Mr. Chidubem Collins Umeghalu
Mr. Chidubem Collins Umeghalu is a LECTURER I in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a development economist who believes in the possibility of a world devoid of the "absolutely poor." Clinging tenaciously to this belief, I channel my energy and passion towards carrying out impactful research works that will ultimately amount to discovering few feasible steps that could metamorphosize any developing country that imbibes them into a developed country before long.
Personal Information
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Address: | Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ECONOMICS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2017) December, 2012 to July, 2017 M.Sc. Economics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2007) December, 2001 to August, 2007 B.Sc. Economics |
| 3 | St. Joseph's College, Vom, Jos South.. (NECO, September, 2000) September, 1994 to July, 2000 SSCE |
| 4 | Fatima Private School, Shendam, Plateau State.. (FSLC, August, 1994) September, 1988 to July, 1994 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Editor, Tropical Africa Spectrum June, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to March, 2054 |
| 3 | Planning Officer, Anambra State Government, Awka December, 2013 to March, 2019 |
| 4 | Economics Teacher, St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School, Town, Port Harcourt September, 2011 to July, 2013 |
| 5 | Economics Teacher, Obedient Group Of Schools, Oyigbo, Rivers State. September, 2009 to July, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Uchenna N. Anyanwu, Eze A. Eze and Collins C. Umeghalueghalu. (2022, February) Social Accounting Matrix and Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Model |
| 2 | Uchechukwu C. Nwogwugwu and Collins C. Umeghalu. (2022, October) Global Financial Flows and Public Debt Financing |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Paul Abijia Osang, Collins Chidubem Umeghalu, and Euphemia Ifunanya Mbamalu. (2026, April), "Government Micro-financing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and Business Performance in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Intelligent Insights in Business and Accounting, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 2 | Collins Chidubem Umeghalu and Paul Abijia Osang. (2026, April), "Minimum Wage and Unemployment in Developing Countries: A Case of Nigeria", Intelligent Insights in Business and Accounting, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 17-44 |
| 3 | Queen Chijindu Okeke, Collins Chiidubem Umeghalu, and Ignatius Okoye Machi. (2026, April), "Does Fiscal Policy Spur Economic Growth in Nigeria?", Intelligent Insights in Business and Accounting, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 45-67 |
| 4 | Ignatius Okoye Machi, Collins Chidubem Umeghalu, and Paul Abijia Osang. (2026, April), "Interactive Effects of Financial Development and Infrastructure on Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria", Intelligent Insights in Business and Accounting, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 68-83 |
| 5 | Queen Chijindu Okeke, Collins Chidubem Umeghalu, and Ignatius Okoye Machi. (2026, April), "Exchange Rate Depreciation and Food Prices in Nigeria", Intelligent Insights in Business and Accounting, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 84-106 |
| 6 | Umeghalu, C. C., Machi, I. O., & Chukwuka, S. M.. (2025, August), "Impact of Welfare Payments on Standard of Living in Nigeria: A Case of Anambra State", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 1-18 |
| 7 | Umeghalu, C. C., Machi, I. O., & Onwuka, I. N.. (2025, October), "Human Capital Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 1-21 |
| 8 | Ositaufere, W., Umeghalu, C. C., Ekpendu, E. J., & Ezenwobi, N. F.. (2025, October), "The Impact of Education Reforms on Human Capital Development in Sub-Saharan Africa", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 41-54 |
| 9 | Onwuka, I. N., Obiakonze, E. C., Umeghalu, C. C., & Udeze, C. R.. (2025, November), "The Role of Global Trade in Shaping Nigeria's Economic Growth Trajectories", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 16-31 |
| 10 | Abamara, K. C., Umeghalu, C. C., Okeke, Q. C., & Nkamnebe, O. E.. (2025, November), "The Effect of Financial Innovations on Deposit Financial Inclusion in Nigeria", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 32-43 |
| 11 | Umeghalu, C. C., Machi, I. O., Abamara, K. C., & Oladipo, O. A.. (2025, November), "Entrepreneurial Expertise, Size of Business and Performance of SMEs in Nigeria", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 60-81 |
| 12 | Umeghalu, C. C. & Obeh, H. O.. (2025, November), "Borehole Drilling and Environmental Sustainability in Southeastern Nigeria: A Case of Anambra State", Asian Journal of Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 18-42 |
| 13 | Umeghalu, C. C., Udo, P. U., & Metu, A. G.. (2025, October), "Aggregate Demand and Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 55-73 |
| 14 | Umeghalu, C. C., Ezenekwe, U. R., & Okoli, C. L.. (2025, July), "Impact of non-oil export on economic growth in Nigeria", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 1-21 |
| 15 | Okoli, C. L., Ezenekwe, U. R., Nzeribe, G., & Umeghalu, C. C.. (2023, July), "Impact of non-oil export on economic growth in Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 44-63 |
| 16 | Umeghalu, C. C., Ezenwobi, N. F., Okoli, C. L. & Nchedo, R. I.. (2022, June), "Oil Price Uncertainty and Industrial Output in Nigeria", International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 2120-2136 |
| 17 | Nwogwugwu, U. C. C. and Umeghalu, C. C.. (2021, September), "International Trade and Economic Misery in African Countries with Low Human Development", Economics and Social Sciences Academic Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 1-29 |
| 18 | Umeghalu, C. C., Imoagwu, C. P., Okafor, V. C. & Ezeoke, J. S.. (2021, September), "Banking Reforms and Price of Loanable Funds in Nigeria", Contemporary Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-19 |
| 19 | Ezenekwe, U. R. & Umeghalu, C. C.. (2021, September), "Poverty, Feminism and Gender Inequality in Africa: A Case of Nigeria", Economics and Social Sciences Academic Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 11-32 |
| 20 | Umeghalu, C. C., Agupusi, E. I. and Uzodigwe, A. A.. (2019, January), "Government Investment, Foreign Direct Investment And Standard Of Living In Nigeria", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 7, pp 191 - 215 |
| 21 | Uzodigwe, A. A., Umeghalu, C. C. and Ozoh, J. N.. (2019, January), "Human Capital Development And Economic Growth In Nigeria", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 359 - 377 |
| 22 | Ezenekwe, U. R., Umeghalu, C. C. and Uzodigwe, A. A.. (2018, June), "Oil Export Earnings Instability And Standard Of Living Nexus In Nigeria", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umeghalu, C. C. & Machi, I. O.. (2025, July), "Entrepreneurial Expertise, Size of Business and Performance of SMEs in Nigeria", Unizik Business School |
| 2 | Umeghalu, Collins Chidubem and Ezenekwe, Uju Regina. (2024, September), "Socioeconomic Impediments of Development in Africa: A case of Nigeria", Nigeria Economic Society (NES) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "FDI and Economic Growth of Nigeria: An Application of ARDL Model" (August, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Associate Editor, "Nigeria Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Department Board Secretary, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025 to October, 2026) |
| 3 | Examination Officer (CEP), "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 4 | Editor, "Tropical Africa Spectrum" (June, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Research Member, "Intellingenuity Journals" (member since 2025), https://intellingenuityjournals.com/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigeria Economic Society" - FM.5884 (member since 2024), http://www.nigerianeconomicsociety.org/ |