Personal profile
Overview
I am a lecturer and resaercher specializing in circular economy and sustainbility. My work focuses on bridging theoretical models and application of circular economy principles to promote sustainable development. Key areas of my research include:
1. Circular Economy in Supply Chains
2. Circular Business Models
3. Waste Reduction and Resource Efficiency
4. Policy and Governance for sustainbility
5. CSR
Overall, I am interested in exploring ways businesses can implement circular economy principles and how this can be effectively applied in emerging markerts/economies. Given the unique challenges and opportunities in these regions. Hence identify strategies that drive sustainable growth while addressing resource constraints, waste management, and social impact. I hope to contribute to sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact, support economic viability, and promote resource efficiency.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring the role of university entrepreneurial ecosystem in shaping conditional student entrepreneurship
Nwosu, H. E., Okolie, U. C., Awotoye, Y. F., Ejime, E. O., Ehiobuche, C. & Nkanta, I., 8 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Industry and Higher Education. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Imagination and emancipation: a study of entrepreneurs operating in slums
Igwe, P. A., Newbery, R., Nkanta, I. & Amaugo, A., 8 Oct 2025, In: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. 32, 6, p. 1401- 1421 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of human capital on entrepreneurial performance: a case study of female Nigerian entrepreneurs
Nkanta, I., 4 Sept 2025, The Emerald Handbook of African Studies. Omeihe, K. O. & Harrison, C. (eds.). Leeds: Emerald Publishing LimitedResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Entrepreneurial financing of small and medium enterprises
Igwe, P. A., Emeordi, R. & Nkanta, I., 30 Sept 2024, Reference Module in Social Sciences. Elsevier B.V., (Entrepreneurial Financing of Small and Medium Enterprises ).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The moderating role of trust in the internationalisation process of West African SMEs: a study of Ghanaian and Nigerian SMEs
Enudeme, Y., Omeihe, K. O., Nkanta, I. & Okeniyi, J., 2 Sept 2024, Proceedings of the British Academy of Management 2024 Conference. British Academy of ManagementResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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