CEPDeR Scholar Seminar

The Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR), in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Development Studies, invites you to an insightful session in its Scholar Seminar Series.

This seminar will explore the environmental implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa, with particular attention to how natural resource extraction shapes sustainability outcomes.

Topic: The Environmental Effect of Multinationals through FDI Inflow in Africa: Does the Level of Natural Resource Extraction Matter?

Speaker: Dr. Usman Ojonugwa

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

Time: 11:00 AM (WAT)

Venue: Hybrid

Physical: CUCRID Building, Floor 5, Covenant University, Ota

Virtual: Zoom (details provided on flier)

Why Attend?

As FDI continues to play a significant role in Africa’s development trajectory, understanding its environmental consequences is critical. This session offers valuable insights for students, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners.

Participants are warmly invited to join this engaging and thought-provoking discussion.