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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

The most peaceful university in Nigeria








Dr. Muftau O. Olarinde



Area of specialization:Development Economics, Institutions and Conflict studies
Email:olarinde.muftau@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

1. Olarinde, M. O., and Auta, S. (2024). Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Institutions on Innovative Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan African Countries. In Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Informal Economy in Sub–Saharan Africa: A Sustainable Development Agenda (pp. 279-305). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
2. Olarinde, M. O. Osabohien, R. and Osabuohien, E. (2024). Armed Conflicts and Household Socioeconomic Status in the Lake Chad Basin: A Random Coefficient Model Approach" Peace Economics, Peace Science and Public Policy, 30(1); 117-136. https://doi.org/10.1515/peps-2023-0013
3. Olarinde M. O. (2023). Interface between Religious Sects within and Outside Nigeria and Religious Conflicts in the Northwest: A case for Interreligious Dialogue for National and Regional Security. A commission Paper by Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abuja – Nigeria.
4. Mutairu S. E., Nasiru M. G. Olarinde M. O. (2022). Industrial development and economic growth nexus in Nigeria: A disaggregated Analytical Approach. Review of Innovation and Competitiveness, 8(1); 21-39. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32728/ric.2022.81/2
5. Olarinde M. O. and A. G. Paul (2022). Governance deficit and violent conflict in the northern Nigeria: Evidence from a mixed-method approach; in Bakut Tswah Bakut et al. (eds.), Towards Sustainable Peace and Security in Nigeria. A publication of Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abuja – Nigeria.
6. Olarinde M. O. (2021). Conflict mitigation and sustainable peace in the north-west Nigeria (challenges associated with banditry, cattle rustling and kidnapping); in Conflict Mitigation and Peace in Nigeria: Socioeconomic Dimension of the Threats to National Security and the Pathways for Sustainable Peace in Nigeria. Published Report of Research Grant by Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Abuja, 2020. Report of the Research Grant Funded by IPCR, Abuja – Nigeria.
7. Olarinde M. O. and Jimoh Amzat (2021). The infected economy: Interrogating the early economic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Annal Public Health; 1: 50-63. doi: 10.2478/aphi-2021-0005
8. Olarinde M. O. and A. A. Bello (2021), Trade liberalisation and poverty alleviation in Nigeria: The complementary role of institutions, in Lakhanpal et al. (eds.), Trade, Investment and Economic Growth: Issues for India and Emerging Economies. 215-238 Springer, Singapore ISBN 978-981-33-6973-3.https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-33-6973-3; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6973-3
9. Adeleye B. N., Akam D., Nasiru I., Olarinde M. O., Okafor V., Ogunrinola I., and Paul A. (2021). Investigating growth-energy-emissions trilemma in South Asia. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2021, 11(5), 112-120. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.11054
10. H. M. Aliero and Olarinde M. O. (2019). Institutions, macroeconomic policies and economic growth in Africa: Evidence from Panel Data. Journal of Asian Development. 5(2), 112-132. https://doi.org/10.5296/jad.v5i2.13421.
11. Olarinde M. O. (2019). Impact of ICT and institutional quality on the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in Africa. Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences; Conference Edition 1; 99-108.
12. Olarinde M. O. and Abdullahi Y. Z, (2018). African growth convergence: Role of institutions and macroeconomic policies. International Journal of Development Issues, 17(3), 346-371 https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDI-12-2017-0212.
13. NM Gatawa, A Abdulgafar, MO Olarinde (2017). Impact of money supply and inflation on economic growth in Nigeria (1973-2013). Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF) 8 (3), 26-37.
14. Umar D. and Olarinde M. O. (2017). Corruption and challenges of sustainable inclusive growth in Nigeria. African Journal of Economic Review. V (III), 55-84.
15. Bello A. A., Olarinde M. O. and Abdullahi H. (2020). Dividend preference theory and the dividend irrelevance paradigm in maximising shareholders wealth in Nigeria: A theoretical comparison. Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), 11(3):17-24.
16. Olarinde M. O., Abdullahi I., and Akinola G. (2020). Economic integration and insecurity in Nigeria. Yobe Journal of Economics 6(1); 49-69.
17. Martins Iyoboyi and Olarinde M. O. (2014). Impact of exchange rate depreciation on the balance of payments: Empirical evidence from Nigeria. Cogent Economics & Finance, 2(11), 1-17 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23322039.2014.923323. Taylor & Francis ABS1
18. Martins Iyoboyi and Olarinde M. O. (2014). An assessment of human capital development in Nigeria through the lens of education. International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences. 24 (2014): 1-14. www.ilshs.pl .
19. Olarinde M. O. M Iyoboyi, AS Ademola (2014). An empirical analysis of the relationship between CO2 emission and economic growth in West Africa. American Journal of Economics 4 (1), 1-17
20. Olarinde M. O., JA Omojolaibi (2014) Electricity consumption, institutions and economic growth in Nigeria: What the evidence say so far. Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development 5 (12), 40-55

List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers


i. Conflict Research Network in West Africa Conference on Distributive Politics and Social Politics in the Era of Economic Uncertainties and Fragilities in Nigeria. Organised by Conflict Research Network in West Africa (CORN West Africa) with the Theme” at IPCR Centre, Abuja Nigeria November 2023.
ii. UNU-WIDER Development Conference: The puzzle of peace – towards inclusive development in fragile contexts, to be held at the Marina Congress Center in Helsinki, Finland, from 16 to 17 May 2022. (Forthcoming)
iii. Sixth Empirical Issues in International Trade and Finance organized by Indian Institute of International Trade and Finance, New-Delhi- Indian, 13th – 14th December 2018
iv. 3rd ASRIC Congress Scientific Session, (Virtual) organized by the African Union (AU) ASRIC on the theme: Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Threats: What can Agenda for Africa? February 18th-19th February 2021.
v. Annual Conference organised by Nigeria Economics Society (NES). Abuja on the theme: Global Uncertainties and Policy Interventions for Macroeconomic Stability in Africa. NAF Conference Centre and Nile University, Abuja October 26-28th, 2021. (NES-Abj-2021-18)
vi. 62nd Annual Conference organised by Nigeria Economics Society (NES). Abuja on the theme: Global Uncertainties and Policy Interventions for Macroeconomic Stability in Africa. NAF Conference Centre and Nile University, Abuja October 26-28th, 2021. (NES-Abj-2021-150)
vii. Olarinde M.O. (2015). Hajj and Macroeconomics Policy Objectives: The Nigeria Experience. Paper Presented at Academic Workshop on Pilgrims from West Africa States (The Sahel States), Organized by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives, 2nd -3 rd December, 2015, Dakar, Senegal
viii. Olarinde M. O. (2015). Profitability Analysis and Energy Use efficiency in Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises: Case Study of UDUS Commercial Centre. Paper Presented at the 8 th NAEE/IAEE International Conference on the Theme: “Future Energy Policy Options, Assessment, Formulation and Implementation” April 26th and 28th, 2015 at International Conference Centre (ICC), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

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