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Carbon Emissions and Life Expectancy in Nigeria

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  • Romanus Osabohien

    (Department of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria,)

  • Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and Finance, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria,)

  • Dolapo Bose Akindele

    (Department of Estate Management, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria,)

  • Lydia Bose Jolayemi

    (Department of Economics, Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun State, Nigeria.)

Abstract

The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model was applied in the study to examine how energy consumption impacts on life expectancy in Nigeria. Data was sourced from the United States (US) Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Centre, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin, International Energy Agency (IEA), and the World Development Indicators (WDI) for the period 1980-2017. Findings showed that inter alia; carbon emissions are significant and negatively affect life expectancy. This finding implied that, on average, carbon emissions could reduce life expectancy by 0.35%. Based on this finding, the study concludes by recommending that the Nigerian government should embark on the alternative use of energy that emits lesser carbon. Thus, this will help to attain the sustainable development goals of good health and well-being alongside with affordable, reliable and sustainable use of energy for all.

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  • Romanus Osabohien & Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi & Dolapo Bose Akindele & Lydia Bose Jolayemi, 2021. "Carbon Emissions and Life Expectancy in Nigeria," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 11(1), pages 497-501.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ2:2021-01-58
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    1. Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi & Oyegoke Adebusola Adebola & Wahid Damilola Olanipekun & Olaoye Olusegun Peter & Ayodeji Gbenga Bamidele & Azuh Dominic Ezinwa, 2021. "Human Capital Development, Energy Consumption and Crude Oil Exports in Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Development," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 11(4), pages 443-449.
    2. Lawrence Imeokparia & Olaoye Olusegun Peter & Bahiru Akande Bello & Romanus Osabohien & Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi & Obindah Gershon & Disi Aaron & Alejo Abidemi, 2023. "A Panel Analysis of Crude Oil Exports and Poverty Reduction in African Oil Producing Countries: Implication for the Sustainable Development Goal One," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 13(4), pages 169-174, July.

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    Keywords

    Fossil Fuel Electric Power Carbon Dioxide; SDG;

    JEL classification:

    • P48 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - Legal Institutions; Property Rights; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Regional Studies
    • Q4 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy

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