Merlin Uwalaka
Research Assistant
Bio
Merlin completed her BA in Economics at the University of Alberta, where she focused on resource economics, environmental valuation and development.
Economy - 16 APR 2020
How Nigeria can adapt to the effects of climate change
How citizens can understand and help with Nigeria's climate change challenges
Economy - 10 DEC 2018
Nature is the wealth of Nigeria's poor
The very poor rely on nature to provide essential goods and services they cannot afford to buy.
Economy - 18 SEP 2018
Towards food Security in Nigeria
Population, climate change and insecurity threaten Nigeria's food security. What are the solutions?
Economy - 30 APR 2018
The downsides of living in an oil producing region
Oil production is Nigeria's main revenue source but imposes hidden costs on local communities and the economy
Economy - 27 MAR 2018
The story behind Nigerian cinemas
Nigeria has a healthy cinema heritage, but do we have a cinema culture to support New Nollywood?
Economy - 19 FEB 2018
The solution to long-run growth in Nigeria
Investment can drive Nigeria's economy for a while, but technology is the only answer to long-term growth.
Economy - 27 OCT 2017
Valuing Nigeria's Resources
A narrow approach to valuing Nigeria's resources inevitably leads to resource misuse and abuse.