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Prof. A. S. Abdullahi

Area of specialization:Development Economics
Email:abdullahi.abubakar4@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

International Publications:

1. Dogondaji, S. D.; Sabeh Shadi and Abdullahi, A. S. (2009): “Unemployment and Job Creation in Nigeria: Is the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) an Answer? International Conference of Research and Development. 1 (9), Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Accra.
2. Garba, T. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2010): Effects of Trade Union on Economic Growth and Welfare of the members in Nigeria: A test for Cointegration. International Journal of Administration and Development Studies, 1 (1): 82 - 120.
3. Alfa, A. B; Garba, T; Abdullahi, A. S. and Maoufdeen, A. A. (2012): Impact of Child Labour on School Attendance: Evidence from Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. A paper accepted for publication by the Spanish Journal of Rural Development (SJRD).
4. Alfa, A. B; Garba, T; Abdullahi, A. S. and Maoufdeen A. A. (2012): Impact of Child Labour on School Attendance: Evidence from Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. A paper accepted for publication by the Spanish Journal of Rural Development (SJRD).
5. Adamu Ibrahim; Malami, H. U. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2012): An Empirical Analysis on the Operational Challenges of Interest free Banking Window in Nigeria: A Case Study of Keystone Bank Limited in Nasarawa State. In the European Scientific Journal, July Edition, 8 (15): 202 – 224.
6. Abdullahi, A. S. and Abdullahi, Y. Z. (2013): Strengthening Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as a Strategy for Poverty Reduction in North Western Nigeria, American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1 (3): 189 – 201.
7. Abdullahi, Y. Z.; Abdullahi, A. S. and Safiyanu, S. S. (2013): Analysis of the Relationship between Foreign Trade and Economic growth in Africa, a paper published in Economic and Finance Review, 3 (03): 01 – 10, May, available online at http://www.businessjournalz.org/efr
8. Bilkisu, A. A.; Garba, T.; Abdullahi, A. S. and Maishanu, M. M. (2013): Corporate Board Gender Diversity and Performance: Panel Data Evidence from Nigerian Stock Exchange”, 30 pages. In the Economic Journal of Nepal. A quarterly publication of the Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, http://nepjol.info/index.php/EJON

Local Publications:

1. Abdullahi, A. S. (1993): „Theory of Profit in Secular Economic Literature and its Islamic Formulations‟. In Gusau, S. A. and Bashar, M.L.A. (eds.) (1993). Readings in Islamic Economics, 2: Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, pp. 40 – 54.
2. Abdullahi, A. S. (1993): „The Role of Foreign Aid in Economic Development of Muslim Countries”. In Gusau, S. A. and Bashar, M.L.A. (Eds.) Issues in Economics 1: Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, pp. 55 – 76.
3. Abubakar, A. S. and Aliero, H. M. (2003): “The Potential of User – Charges in Generating Revenue for State and Local Governments in Nigeria. In Kaura Namoda Journal of General Education, 4 (1): January – June 2003, pp. 568 – 576.
4. Abdullahi, A. S. (2003): „Assessing the Impact of the Sokoto Agricultural and Community Development Project‟s Micro-Credit Scheme on the Welfare of Beneficiaries in Journal of Research and Development in Africa, University of Abuja, 2 (1): (2003), pp. 92 - 115.
5. Abdullahi, A. S. and Y. Z. Abdullahi, (2003): „The Concept of Aid in Islam and Its Role in Economic Development‟. The Degel Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, VI (1): August, pp. 299 – 306.
6. Abdullahi, A. S. (2004): „The Role of Entrepreneurial Development in Enhancing the Growth and Productivity of Small Businesses in Nigeria. In Aliyu, C. U. and Abdullahi, A. S. (eds.) Issues in Economics 1: Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, pp. 19 – 30.
7. Abdullahi, A. S. (2004): „The Role of Islamic Economics in Fostering a Viable International Economic Order‟. In Aliyu, C. U. and Abdullahi, A. S. (eds.) (2004). Issues in Economics, I, Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, pp. 241 – 257.
8. Aliyu, C.U. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2004) (Editors): Issues in Economics, 1 (1), Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
9. Dogon daji, S. D. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2006): “Foreign Aid and Underdevelopment in Africa: A Review of Conditionalities and Implications”, in Management Network Journal, Journal of Management Studies, 5 (9): June, Damaturu, Yobe State, pp. 1 - 7.
10. Dogon daji, S. D. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2006): „Towards Improving Access to Formal Credit and Equity facilities among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. In Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (MAJASS), 4 (1): June: University of Maiduguri, pp. 69 - 77.
11. Dogon daji, S. D.; Bawa, M. A. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2006): “Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Economic Development: An International Perspective, The Abuja Management Review, 4 (2): June, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Abuja, Nigeria: pp. 35 – 46.
12. Sanda, A. U.; Dogon Daji, S. D. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2006): SMEs and Employment Generation in Nigeria: Evidence from Kano. In the Nigerian Journal of Accounting Research, No. 4, Department of Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria: 61 - 75.
13. Dogon daji, S. D. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2007): „Improving the Efficiency of Credit Disbursement to Micro and Small Scale Enterprises (MSSEs) through thrift Societies‟, in Aliyu, C. U. and A. S. Abdullahi. Issues in Economics, Department of Economics, Ibid., pp. 52 – 63.
14. Aliero, H. M. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2007): „Community Banking in Nigeria: A Unique Innovation for Empowering the Rural Poor‟. In Aliyu, C. U. and A. S. Abdullahi. Issues in Economics, Department of Economics, 2 (1): pp. 108 – 117.
15. Ladan, H. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2007): „Impact of Partial Deregulation on the Performance of Petroleum Companies: A Case Study of Total and A. P. Petroleum Companies in Nigeria‟ in Aliyu, C. U. and A. S. Abdullahi. Issues in Economics, Department of Economics, Ibid, pp. 257 – 283.
16. Aliyu, C.U. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2007) (Editors): Issues in Economics, 2 (1), Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
17. Dogon daji, S. D.; Muideen, O. L. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2007): „Monetary Policy and the Performance of Commercial Banks in Nigeria: An Empirical Study of First Bank of Nigeria Plc., Sokoto Main Branch in Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (MAJASS), 5 (1): University of Maiduguri, pp. 141 - 149.
18. Abdullahi, A. S. and Dogondaji, S. D. (2008): “A Review of Budgetary Techniques and Control in the Local Government”. Towards Effective Budgetary Control in Local Government, edited by Aliero, H. M.; Bayero, A. S. M. and Maishanu, M. M., Millenium Printing, Sokoto, 45 – 61.
19. Dogon daji, S. D.; Bawa, M. A.; Sanda, A. U. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2010): “Significance of Firm Size in Accessing Formal Sector Credit: Evidence from Kano, Nigeria”. A paper published in Journal of Management Studies, 3: Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, September, pp. 180 - 193.
20. Dogon daji, S. D. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2008): “An Investigation into the Nature and Stages of Trade off Between Inflation and Unemployment in Nigeria (1985 – 2004)”, A paper published in Readings in Management Studies, 1 (1): Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, November, pp. 98 – 108.
21. Dogon daji, S. D.; Mahmood, A. G. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2008): „An Accounting Evaluation of the Performance of Public Enterprises in Nigeria: A study of Sokoto Furniture Factory Ltd., Sokoto, in Journal of Management Studies, Faculty of Management Sciences, 2 (2): Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, pp. 106 - 124.
22. Idris, I. A. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2008): “An Empirical Study of Longrun Determinants of Inflation in Nigeria (1970 – 2005)”, in The Journal of Management Studies, Faculty of Management Sciences, 2 (2): Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, pp. 184 - 197.
23. Dotti, R. Y. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2009): “Economic Reforms in the Nigerian Banking Sector: A Review of Literature”, A paper published in Readings in Management Studies, 2: Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 105 - 124.
24. Ladan, H. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2009): “Improving Fuel Energy Supply in Nigeria: The Deregulatory Option”, Readings in Management Studies, 2: Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 126 - 135.
25. Kamaldeen, I. M. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2009): “The Role of Card-based Payment System in Promoting Efficiency in Some Public Sector Institutions in Nigeria”, Readings in Management Studies, 2: Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 182 - 192.
26. Dogondaji, S. D. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2010): Capitalism and Globalization as the root causes of Global Financial Crisis in International Conference on the Global Financial Crisis and African Quest for Development Organized by the Faculty of Administration Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 20th – 22nd July.
27. Fatai, O. B.; Abdullahi, Y. Z. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2011): “Access to Microfinance Banks‟ Facilities and the Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Ilorin Metropolis”, for publication by the Nigerian Journal of Accounting and Finance (NIJAF), Accounting Department, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, PMB 2076, Adamawa State (Acceptance).
28. Muhammad, H. U; Umar, B. F.; Abubakar, B. Z. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2011): Impact of Fadama II Project on Rural Livelihoods Well-being in Niger State, Nigeria. Agro-Science Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, 10 (3): 43 – 48.
29. Muhammad, H. U; Umar, B. F.; Abubakar, B. Z. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2011): Assessment of Factors Influencing Beneficiary participation in Fadama II project in Niger State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 19 (2): 248 – 252.
30. Abdullahi, A. S. and Haruna, L. (2013): Cashless Policy and the Nigerian Economy: An Appraisal on the Challenges and Implications for Monetary Policy, a paper accepted for Book of Readings in Public Administration, 2: ISBN 978-135-128-3, 15th August, Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
31. Aliyu, C. U.; Abdullahi, A. S. and Gatawa, N. M. (2013): Towards a Paradigmatic Shift in the Conceptualisation of Economic Development: An Islamic Perspective. The International Institute of Islamic Thought Nigeria Office (IIIT), Al-ijtihad The Journal of the Islamization of Knowledge and Contemporary Issues, 11 (1): January, 46 – 60.
32. Abdullahi, A. S.; Ladan, S. A. and Gatawa, N. M. (2015): “Relationship Between Nigerian Export – Import Bank (NEXUM) Loans and Non-oil Exports in Nigeria: A Granger Causality Analysis (1991 – 2011), a paper published in Sokoto Journal of Management Studies, published by the Faculty of Management Sciences, 8 (1): Usmanu, Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, ISSN 2141 – 1670, pp. 142 – 157.

International Seminar Papers:

1. Garba, T. and Abdullahi, A. S. and Dogon daji, S. D. (2009):”SMEs‟ Development; Agriculture, and Social Expenditure for Economic Growth and Well-Being in Nigeria: A Test for Error Correction Mechanisms”. A reviewed proposal presented at the African Economic Research Consortium, AERC Biannual Research Workshop, November 27th – 2 nd December, 2010, Sarova Whitesands Hotel, Mombasa – Kenya.
2. Abdullahi, A. S. (2012): “Poverty Reduction Through Strengthening Small And Medium Enterprises”. A Revised Research Proposal Submitted to African Institute for Economic Development and Planning, Dakar, Senegal on 10th September, 2012.

Local Seminar Papers:

1. Abdullahi, A. S. and Dogondaji, S. D. (2003): “Problems and Prospects of Islamic Banking in Nigeria. Paper presented at a Symposium organized by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University on JAIZ Profit Sharing Bank Nigeria Limited (Under Incorporation), PTF Hall, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 10 pages, 18th November.
2. Aliyu, C. U. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2009): “The Socio-Economic Impact of Shari’ah Implementation in Nigeria with Particular Reference to Sokoto and Zamfara State”, a Seminar paper presented at the Department of Economics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 22nd September, 2004.
3. Dogondaji, S. D. and Abdullahi, A. S. (2010): A Critical Review of Economic and Political Challenges Facing Economic Development in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 1st National Conference on „State of the Nigerian Economy‟ organized by the Department of Economics, Bayero University Kano, M. A. Auditorium, New Campus 03rd to 5th November 2010.
4. Abdullahi, A. S. (2013): Political Economy of Nigeria with particular reference to Kebbi State, Nigeria, a paper presented at a Senior Executive Course 34, April 18th 2012 National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria, Presented to Study Group 5 in Kebbi State.

WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

i. The Third International Conference on Islamic Economics organized by Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and International Islamic University (IIU) Malaysia, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between the 28th – 30th January, 1992.
ii. National workshop on Revenue Mobilisation and Management at the State and Local Government level organized by the National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan at the Grand Fishing Hotel, Argungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria, October 2nd – 17th 1994.
iii. A workshop on Data Generation and Management organized by NCEMA, at Giginya Hotel, sokoto May 23rd – 4 th June, 1993.
iv. A workshop on Health Management in Nigeria: Issues, Problems and Options, organized by Ministry of Defence, held in Jos, Plateau State at Plateau Hotel Jos, 7th – 9 th October, 2002.
v. Sub-Regional Ministerial Conference on Integration of ICT in Education and Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), NICON Hilton Hotel, Abuja, 26th – 30th July, 2004.
vi. Nigerian Economic Society (NES) Conference held at Channels view Hotel, Calabar, August, 2006.
vii. The African Economic Research Consortium, AERC Biannual Research Workshop November 27th – 2 nd December, 2010, Sarova Whitesands Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
viii. International Conference on the Global Financial Crisis and African Quest for Development, organized by the Faculty of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 20th – 22nd July, 2010.
ix. The 1st National Conference on „State of the Nigerian Economy: Organised by the Department of Economics, Bayero University, Kano. M. A. Auditorium, New Campus, 03rd – 05th November, 2010.
x. Research Training Workshop organized by African Institute for Economic Development and Planning, Dakar, Senegal 01st to 30th September, 2012.
xi. Participated at 1st Africa International Conference on Renewable Energy (Solar Africa 2012) sponsored by FGN/STEP-B Project held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 12th – 15th December, 2012. xii. Participated at a two – day Capacity Building Workshop on: “Research Methodology and Grantsmanship”, held on Monday May 6th and Tuesday May 7th 2013 at the Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
xiii. African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) Award as Abdul-Raheem Tajudeen Research Fellow for 2012, Dakar Senegal.

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