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    Energy-Growth Nexus: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications
    (Published by the University of Ibadan (Afropolitan Journals, Institute of African Studies), Ibadan, 2025) Musa Ilias Biala; Ololade Mistura Aromasodun; Abdul Muftah Shitu
    The relationships between energy consumption and economic growth have been extensively studied in the economic and energy literature, yet empirical findings remain inconclusive. This systematic review examines the existing theoretical and empirical research on the energy-growth nexus, analyzing studies from developed and developing economies. The review explores four primary hypotheses: the growth hypothesis (energy consumption drives economic expansion), the conservation hypothesis (economic growth influences energy demand), the feedback hypothesis (a bidirectional relationship), and the neutrality hypothesis (no causal relationship). Findings indicate that the energy-growth relationship varies across countries depending on factors such as income levels, energy mix, and methodological approaches. Developed economies tend to exhibit a shift toward energy efficiency and the conservation hypothesis, while developing economies largely support the growth hypothesis, highlighting their dependency on energy for industrialization. The increasing role of renewable energy in sustaining economic growth is also examined, with evidence suggesting that while renewable investments support long-term economic sustainability, short-term transition challenges exist. The review underscores the need for balanced energy policies, renewable energy investment, and technological innovations to ensure sustainable economic growth while minimizing environmental impact. Future research should focus on regional-specific dynamics, the role of institutional factors, and the implications of climate policies on the energy-growth relationship.
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    Energy-Growth Nexus: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence and Policy Implications
    (African Journal of Environmental Sciences & Renewable Energy, 2025-04-16) Ololade Mistura Aromasodun; Musa Ilias Biala; Abdul Muftah Shitu
    The relationships between energy consumption and economic growth have been extensively studied in the economic and energy literature, yet empirical findings remain inconclusive. This systematic review examines the existing theoretical and empirical research on the energy-growth nexus, analyzing studies from developed and developing economies. The review explores four primary hypotheses: the growth hypothesis (energy consumption drives economic expansion), the conservation hypothesis (economic growth influences energy demand), the feedback hypothesis (a bidirectional relationship), and the neutrality hypothesis (no causal relationship). Findings indicate that the energy-growth relationship varies across countries depending on factors such as income levels, energy mix, and methodological approaches. Developed economies tend to exhibit a shift toward energy efficiency and the conservation hypothesis, while developing economies largely support the growth hypothesis, highlighting their dependency on energy for industrialization. The increasing role of renewable energy in sustaining economic growth is also examined, with evidence suggesting that while renewable investments support long-term economic sustainability, short-term transition challenges exist. The review underscores the need for balanced energy policies, renewable energy investment, and technological innovations to ensure sustainable economic growth while minimizing environmental impact. Future research should focus on regional-specific dynamics, the role of institutional factors, and the implications of climate policies on the energy-growth relationship.
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    Impact of Environmental Courses on Pro-Environmental Behaviours of University Students
    (University of Ibadan (Afropolitan Journals, Institute of African Studies) Ibadan, 2025) Musa Ilias Biala; Ololade Mistura Aromasodun; Abdul Muftah Shitu
    People who take environmental courses are widely regarded as exhibiting more pro-environmental behaviours (PEBs) than those who do not. However, little or no research has established this.  This study, therefore, examines whether and how taking an environmental course determines the adoption of PEBs. This study analyses the extent to which students who take environmental courses engage in PEBs, using Kwara State University as a case study. Drawing on the framework of Knowledge-Attitude-Behaviour theory, the study investigates the relationship between taking an environmental course and adoption of PEBs. We conducted a survey of 416 students to examine this relationship. A stratified random sampling method was employed to select students from academic departments offering environmental courses and those that do not. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, classical linear regression model and multivariate logit regression model. This study found that exposure to environmental courses significantly influenced PEBs. Students who took environmental courses were more likely to engage in activities such as energy conservation, reusing, proper waste disposal, and recycling compared to their counterparts who did not. The implications of these findings for policy and practice in higher education are discussed, offering insights into how educational institutions can contribute to achieving global environmental sustainability goals.