A means to an industrialisation end? Demand Side Management in Nigeria

Ikpe, Ekaette; Torriti, Jacopo

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2018.01.011

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“…Arguably, the country's electricity system is characterised by a huge gap between demand and supply. Ikpe and Torriti [42] concluded that the demand for electricity resulting from industrial development has grown and exceeded supply.…”

Section: The Nigerian Electricity Sectormentioning

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Exploring the potentials, barriers and option for support in the Nigeria renewable energy industry

Adeyanju

Osobajo

Otitoju³

et al. 2020

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Climate change remains a pivotal area and a persistent challenging issue for deliberation among the nations of the world. Most especially in a country like Nigeria, where fossil fuel remains a pivotal source of socio-economic development and well-being of the society. Transforming the Nigeria electricity sector into a source for reducing the country’s carbon emission remains a significant challenge to policymakers, i.e. the Government. This is attributed to the fact that the nation’s primary energy sources come from traditional biomass and fossil fuel such as coal, and natural oil and gas, which has contributed significantly to the level of carbon emissions. In this paper, we explored and identified the potentials, barriers and option for renewable energy in Nigeria. The findings of the review revealed that the Nigerian electricity sector is crucial to reducing the carbon emission generated in the country. Likewise, it is of no doubt that Nigeria is endowed with a different mix of renewable energy sources. Hence, exploring and developing these renewable energy sources will aid the effort of the government in reducing the country’s input to the global carbon emission, instrumental to the socio-economic development of the country and improved well-being of the society at large. Also, policy recommendations to foster renewable energy development were identified.

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Section: The Nigerian Electricity Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the potentials, barriers and option for support in the Nigeria renewable energy industry

Adeyanju

Osobajo

Otitoju³

et al. 2020

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“…Lagos is the "industrial and commercial hub" of Nigeria and the most industrialised state in the country (Ikpe and Torriti, 2018). Lagos accounts for 80% of the value-added growth in Nigeria's manufacturing sector and generates 65% of Nigeria's value added tax (VAT) (Central Bank of Nigeria 2017).…”

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Attracting and recruiting quality talent: firm perspectives

Adeosun

Ohiani

2020

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Purpose Understanding matching patterns and determinants of attracting quality talents is an under-researched area, especially from a firm perspective. Firm’s recruitment strategies have an impact on the sorting patterns in the labour market which remains undetermined. This paper aims to explore the drivers of attracting and recruiting quality talents. Also, the role of policies including the national labour laws, industry norms and localised firm policies have on hiring practices and drivers in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach This study is underpinned by network theory, equity theory, social exchange theory and resource-based theory. The authors leveraged on a mixed methodology that is a structured questionnaire administered to 200 firm representatives in Lagos and interviews with key informants from the demand side for labour. Findings The study revealed that firms can leverage on salary, brand name, referral, job security as core factors in attracting and recruiting quality talents. Also, digitisation is a key strategy leveraged on attracting and recruiting quality talents. Techniques such as the use of social media, traditional media, online interviews, physical interviews have proven to help in selecting quality talents. Originality/value Specifically, the paper throws light on how firms use different recruitment channels for hiring workers, and how the use of these channels affects the quality of matches. Furthermore, the role of social networks, wages and benefits for firm recruitment and matching efficiency was well highlighted.

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“…A logical step which follows on from price elastic demand is substitution. If prices for a fuel go up significantly, substitute fuels will be sought after (Ikpe and Torriti 2018). This type of substitution is to some extent possible in transport and much less in buildings.…”

Section: Price Elasticity and Time Of Use Tariffsmentioning

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Household electricity demand, the intrinsic flexibility index and UK wholesale electricity market prices

Torriti

2020

Environ Econ Policy Stud

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During peak electricity demand periods, prices in wholesale markets can be up to nine times higher than during off-peak periods. This is because if a vast number of users is consuming electricity at the same time, power plants with higher greenhouse gas emissions and higher system costs are typically activated. In the UK, the residential sector is responsible for about one third of overall electricity demand and up to 60% of peak demand. This paper presents an analysis of the 2014–2015 Office for National Statistics National Time Use Survey with a view to derive an intrinsic flexibility index based on timing of residential electricity demand. It analyses how the intrinsic flexibility varies compared with wholesale electricity market prices. Findings show that spot prices and intrinsic flexibility to shift activities vary harmoniously throughout the day. Reflections are also drawn on the application of this research to work on demand side flexibility.

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A means to an industrialisation end? Demand Side Management in Nigeria

Cited by 23 publications

References 30 publications

Exploring the potentials, barriers and option for support in the Nigeria renewable energy industry

Exploring the potentials, barriers and option for support in the Nigeria renewable energy industry

Attracting and recruiting quality talent: firm perspectives

Household electricity demand, the intrinsic flexibility index and UK wholesale electricity market prices

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