UNILAG DLI Hosts First Seminar of 2025 on Global Oil Price Shocks
The Distance Learning Institute (DLI) of UNILAG launched its 2025 seminar series with a discussion on global oil price fluctuations and their impact on inflation in Africa.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Distance Learning Institute (DLI) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) launched its 2025 seminar series with an insightful discussion on global oil price fluctuations and their impact on inflation in Africa. The seminar, held on January 30, 2025, featured Dr. Lukman Oyelami, an expert in Economics and International Finance, who examined the relationship between oil price volatility and inflationary trends in selected African countries.
Dr. Oyelami provided an in-depth analysis of the economic challenges faced by oil-dependent nations, highlighting how price instability affects essential goods and services. He emphasized the need for robust economic policies to mitigate the adverse effects of global oil price shocks and safeguard domestic economies.
This event marked the first in a series of monthly seminars scheduled for 2025, reinforcing DLI’s commitment to fostering intellectual discourse on critical economic issues. Attendees engaged in discussions on policy solutions, positioning UNILAG’s DLI as a hub for academic excellence and economic research.
