This research examined the impact of oil block allocation on national development (1999 -2020). The objectives were to determine the impacts of oil block allocation on national developments and highlight the challenges of oil block allocation for national development. The need to continuously look at oil wealth and national development in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. Increased poverty, illiteracy and unemployment amidst oil wealth through oil block allocation necessitated this critical examination.
This research is anchored on State Fragility Theory (SFT). Institutional weakness and state instability are triggered by violence, criminality and unrest due to unfulfilled expectations; the unexplained relationship between poverty and oil wealth in Nigeria. This study used descriptive research design and content analysis. The data employed for the study were mostly gathered from secondary sources.
This work observed that oil wealth has not translated to national development due to the concentration of oil block allocation in the concentration of oil block allocation in the hands of few individuals and multinational corporations. It strongly recommended the revocation of oil block licenses and transferring ownership to the people through the federal and state government in Nigeria.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter One: Introduction
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Research Aim and Objectives
- Research Questions
- Research Hypotheses
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Chapter Two: Literature Review
- Conceptual Literature Review
- Empirical Literature Review
- Theoretical Framework
- Chapter Three: Research Methodology
- Research Design
- Population of the Study
- Sample Frame and Method
- Method and Instrument of Data Collection
- Instrument Validity and Reliability
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Ethical Consideration and Research Limitations
- Summary of Research Methodology
- Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Data Presentation
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Discussion of Finding/Implication of the Study
- Chapter Five: Summary and Recommendations
- Summary
- Recommendations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to investigate the relationship between oil bloc allocations in Nigeria (1999-2020) and the country's socio-economic development. It seeks to determine whether the allocation process has fostered or hindered national development and explore the underlying reasons.
- The impact of oil bloc allocation on Nigeria's socio-economic development.
- The role of multinational and indigenous oil companies in oil bloc ownership and management.
- The influence of governance, corruption, and political will on resource allocation.
- The disparity in wealth distribution resulting from oil revenue.
- Potential policy recommendations to improve resource allocation and promote equitable development.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter provides a background on Nigeria's oil-based economy, highlighting its significant contribution to the nation's revenue and GDP. It details the allocation of oil fields to multinational and indigenous companies, noting the disproportionate ownership favoring MNCs. The chapter emphasizes the discrepancy between Nigeria's oil wealth and its socio-economic realities, characterized by high unemployment, poverty, and underdevelopment, despite substantial oil revenues. It also establishes a link between this disparity and the allocation of oil blocs, suggesting that the current system negatively impacts national development. The chapter concludes by stating the research's purpose of investigating the historical context of oil bloc allocation and its implications for Nigeria’s development.
Chapter Two: Literature Review: This chapter would delve into existing scholarly work on oil resource management, socio-economic development, and the political economy of Nigeria. It would likely examine different theoretical frameworks used to analyze resource allocation and its consequences. The chapter would also explore empirical studies examining similar issues in other oil-producing nations, providing a comparative context to understand Nigeria's situation. Key themes would likely encompass the complexities of resource governance, corruption's impact on development, and the role of international actors in shaping resource extraction policies and practices in Nigeria.
Chapter Three: Research Methodology: This chapter will outline the research design, including the approach used (likely quantitative and qualitative methods), the study population and sampling methods employed to gather data from relevant stakeholders and sources. Details on data collection instruments (surveys, interviews, document reviews etc.) and their validation/reliability processes will be specified. The chapter will also elaborate on the data analysis techniques, discuss ethical considerations observed during the study, and address potential limitations of the research.
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation: This chapter would present and analyze the collected data, examining the trends and patterns in oil bloc allocation and their correlation with socio-economic indicators. It will interpret the findings, drawing inferences about the relationship between oil resource management and development outcomes. The chapter would likely discuss the implications of these findings, possibly highlighting significant correlations between particular allocation strategies and development indices. It would likely synthesize evidence to inform the subsequent discussions and conclusions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Oil blocs, Nigeria, socio-economic development, resource allocation, multinational corporations, indigenous companies, corruption, governance, poverty, unemployment, wealth distribution, political economy, Niger Delta, resource curse.
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What is the overall topic of this research?
This research investigates the relationship between oil bloc allocations in Nigeria (1999-2020) and the country's socio-economic development. It aims to determine whether the allocation process has fostered or hindered national development and explores the underlying reasons for the observed disparities.
What are the key themes explored in this research?
Key themes include the impact of oil bloc allocation on Nigeria's socio-economic development; the roles of multinational and indigenous oil companies; the influence of governance, corruption, and political will on resource allocation; the disparity in wealth distribution; and potential policy recommendations to improve resource allocation and promote equitable development.
What is covered in Chapter One: Introduction?
Chapter One provides background information on Nigeria's oil-based economy, highlighting the contribution of oil to the nation's revenue and GDP. It details the allocation of oil fields, noting disproportionate ownership favoring multinational corporations (MNCs). It emphasizes the discrepancy between oil wealth and socio-economic realities (high unemployment, poverty, underdevelopment) and links this disparity to oil bloc allocation, suggesting a negative impact on national development. The chapter establishes the research's purpose of investigating the historical context of oil bloc allocation and its implications for Nigeria's development.
What is covered in Chapter Two: Literature Review?
Chapter Two delves into existing scholarly work on oil resource management, socio-economic development, and the political economy of Nigeria. It examines theoretical frameworks used to analyze resource allocation and its consequences and explores empirical studies in other oil-producing nations for a comparative perspective. Key themes include the complexities of resource governance, corruption's impact on development, and the role of international actors in shaping resource extraction policies and practices in Nigeria.
What is covered in Chapter Three: Research Methodology?
Chapter Three outlines the research design, including the approach used (likely quantitative and qualitative methods), the study population, sampling methods, data collection instruments (surveys, interviews, document reviews), instrument validation/reliability, data analysis techniques, ethical considerations, and research limitations.
What is covered in Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation?
Chapter Four presents and analyzes collected data, examining trends and patterns in oil bloc allocation and their correlation with socio-economic indicators. It interprets findings, drawing inferences about the relationship between oil resource management and development outcomes, and discusses the implications of these findings, highlighting correlations between allocation strategies and development indices. It synthesizes evidence to inform conclusions.
What is covered in Chapter Five: Summary and Recommendations?
Chapter Five summarizes the research findings and provides recommendations based on the analysis. It offers suggestions for improving resource allocation and promoting equitable development in Nigeria.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
Keywords include: Oil blocs, Nigeria, socio-economic development, resource allocation, multinational corporations, indigenous companies, corruption, governance, poverty, unemployment, wealth distribution, political economy, Niger Delta, resource curse.
What is the research aim?
The research aims to investigate the relationship between oil bloc allocations in Nigeria (1999-2020) and the country's socio-economic development, determining whether the allocation process has fostered or hindered national development.
What type of data analysis will be used?
The research will likely employ both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques, the specific methods of which will be detailed in Chapter Three.
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- Leo the Great Ebenezer (Autor:in), Chris Piate (Autor:in), 2021, Oil Blocs Allocations and Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Development (1999 – 2020), München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1143439
