Addressing environmental justice in clean energy policy: Comparative case studies from the United States and Nigeria DOI Creative Commons

Portia Oduro,

Peter Simpa,

Darlington Eze Ekechukwu

et al.

Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(2), P. 169 - 184

Published: May 29, 2024

This paper explores the intersection of environmental justice and clean energy policy through a comparative analysis case studies from United States Nigeria. Environmental justice, defined as fair treatment meaningful involvement all people in decisions, is increasingly recognized critical aspect transitioning to systems. By examining policies initiatives both countries, this study aims identify successes, challenges, lessons learned addressing considerations. In States, focuses on federal state-level policies, assessing their impact marginalized communities efforts promote equity access resources. Similarly, Nigeria, attention given government-led implications for particularly rural underserved areas. Through lens, highlight’s common themes divergent approaches between two countries. It identifies opportunities cross-country collaboration knowledge sharing advance equitable sustainable transitions globally. The findings underscore importance integrating principles into development implementation, with recommendations provided policymakers stakeholders inclusivity, fairness, community engagement shaping future energy.

Language: Английский

Legal accountability and ethical considerations of AI in financial services DOI Creative Commons

Ngozi Samuel Uzougbo,

Chinonso Gladys Ikegwu,

Adefolake Olachi Adewusi

et al.

GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(2), P. 130 - 142

Published: May 12, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the financial services industry, offering unparalleled opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and personalized services. However, along with its benefits, AI in raises significant legal ethical concerns. This paper explores accountability considerations surrounding use of services, aiming to provide insights into how these challenges can be addressed. The revolves around allocation responsibility AI-related decisions actions. As systems become more autonomous, questions arise about who should held liable errors, misconduct, or regulatory violations. examines existing frameworks, such as data protection laws, consumer regulations, liability assesses their adequacy addressing issues. Ethical implementation are paramount, impact individuals' well-being access Issues algorithmic bias, transparency, fairness critical ensuring practices. discusses importance guidelines frameworks development deployment emphasizing need accountability, fairness. also role bodies industry standards associated It proposes recommendations policymakers, regulators, stakeholders promote responsible practices, including clear guidelines, enhanced transparency measures, mechanisms accountability. Overall, this highlights complex interplay between AI, industry. By challenges, harness full potential while that it deployed a manner, benefiting both businesses consumers.

Language: Английский

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Regulatory Frameworks for Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Challenges and opportunities DOI Creative Commons

Ngozi Samuel Uzougbo,

Chinonso Gladys Ikegwu,

Adefolake Olachi Adewusi

et al.

GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(2), P. 116 - 129

Published: May 12, 2024

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has emerged as a disruptive force in the financial industry, offering innovative solutions such smart contracts, decentralized exchanges, and lending protocols. However, regulatory landscape for DeFi remains uncertain fragmented, posing challenges opportunities its development adoption. This abstract provides an overview of frameworks DeFi, highlighting key opportunities. The is complex varies significantly across jurisdictions. While some countries have embraced blockchain technology, others adopted cautious approach, citing concerns money laundering, consumer protection, stability. lack harmonized framework created uncertainty projects users, hindering mainstream One facing clarity regarding compliance. often operate borderless manner, making it difficult to determine which regulations apply. ambiguity led scrutiny enforcement actions cases, need clear comprehensive guidelines. Despite these challenges, there are also significant thrive within regulated framework. Regulatory can provide legitimacy credibility attracting institutional investors users. Moreover, help protect consumers ensure integrity protocols, fostering trust confidence ecosystem. To address leverage opportunities, stakeholders ecosystem, including regulators, policymakers, developers, must collaborate develop balanced should prioritize innovation while addressing related security, privacy, By working together, industry navigate unlock full potential finance global inclusion economic empowerment.

Language: Английский

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32

International enforcement of cryptocurrency laws: Jurisdictional challenges and collaborative solutions DOI Creative Commons

Ngozi Samuel Uzougbo,

Chinonso Gladys Ikegwu,

Adefolake Olachi Adewusi

et al.

Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(1), P. 068 - 083

Published: May 12, 2024

The rise of cryptocurrencies has presented new challenges for regulators around the world, particularly in terms enforcement across international borders. This abstract explores jurisdictional faced by authorities enforcing cryptocurrency laws and proposes collaborative solutions to address these challenges. Cryptocurrencies operate on a decentralized network, making them difficult regulate within traditional legal frameworks. Jurisdictional issues arise when transaction involves parties different countries, as it is often unclear which jurisdiction's apply. ambiguity can lead regulatory gaps challenges, allowing illicit activities such money laundering terrorism financing flourish. To are needed. International cooperation between regulators, law agencies, industry stakeholders essential ensure effective laws. take various forms, including information sharing, joint investigations, development common standards. One example successful collaboration Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization that sets standards combating financing. FATF's guidance virtual assets asset service providers helped clarify expectations promote consistency efforts jurisdictions. Another Joint Chiefs Global Tax Enforcement (J5), coalition tax from five countries work together combat evasion. J5's focus cryptocurrency-related crimes highlights importance cross-border tackling activities. In conclusion, while remain significant hurdle laws, offer path forward. By working together, benefits realized mitigating their risks.

Language: Английский

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Cybersecurity compliance in financial institutions: A comparative analysis of global standards and regulations DOI Creative Commons

Ngozi Samuel Uzougbo,

Chinonso Gladys Ikegwu,

Adefolake Olachi Adewusi

et al.

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 533 - 548

Published: May 14, 2024

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for financial institutions worldwide, given the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. This paper conducts comparative analysis global standards regulations governing cybersecurity compliance in institutions. By examining regulatory frameworks key jurisdictions, including United States, European Union, Asia-Pacific countries, this study aims to identify common trends, differences, best practices compliance. The begins by outlining landscape institutions, highlighting objectives principles underlying these regulations. It then compares different regions, focusing on areas such as data protection, incident response, risk management. specific requirements guidelines set forth each jurisdiction, identifies strengths weaknesses current offers recommendations enhancing resilience. One findings convergence standards, driven interconnected nature sector need harmonized approaches. While differences still exist, particularly protection breach notification, there growing recognition international cooperation information sharing combat cyber threats effectively. also highlights challenges faced achieving compliance, resource constraints, evolving threats, complexity requirements. underscores importance implementing robust measures, encryption, multi-factor authentication, regular security audits, mitigate challenges. In conclusion, provides valuable insights into identifying trends practices, assist policymakers, regulators, their posture effectively addressing threat landscape.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing consumer protection in cryptocurrency transactions: Legal strategies and policy recommendations DOI Creative Commons

Ngozi Samuel Uzougbo,

Chinonso Gladys Ikegwu,

Adefolake Olachi Adewusi

et al.

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 520 - 532

Published: May 14, 2024

Enhancing consumer protection in cryptocurrency transactions presents a critical challenge due to the decentralized and often opaque nature of market. This abstract explores legal frameworks mechanisms aimed at safeguarding consumers engaging transactions, focusing on key issues, challenges, recommendations for improvement. Consumer is pressing concern prevalence fraud, hacking, market manipulation. The lack regulatory oversight pseudonymous make it challenging seek recourse cases fraud or misconduct. To address these have been developed both national international levels. At level, some countries implemented laws that apply such as requiring exchanges comply with anti-money laundering (AML) know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. However, effectiveness limited by global difficulty enforcing regulations across borders. Internationally, organizations like Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued guidelines combat money terrorist financing sector. These recommend implement AML KYC measures wallet providers. While are step right direction, implementation remains challenge, particularly capacity political will. enhance several can be considered. include increased collaboration between regulators industry stakeholders, development standards cryptocurrencies, establishment framework balances innovation investor protection. Additionally, education awareness campaigns help individuals informed decisions when transactions. In conclusion, enhancing requires multi-faceted approach addresses gaps, promotes cooperation, empowers through awareness. By implementing recommendations, policymakers stakeholders work together create safer more transparent

Language: Английский

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AI-Enhanced Fintech communication: Leveraging Chatbots and NLP for efficient banking support DOI Creative Commons

Ezekiel Onyekachukwu Udeh,

Prisca Amajuoyi,

Kudirat Bukola Adeusi

et al.

International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(6), P. 1768 - 1786

Published: June 5, 2024

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech) has revolutionized the way banks institutions communicate with customers. This paper explores use AI-enhanced fintech communication, focusing on utilization chatbots natural language processing (NLP) to provide efficient banking support. AI-powered have become indispensable tools for seeking enhance customer service streamline communication channels. By leveraging NLP algorithms, these can understand respond queries in real-time, providing personalized assistance round-the-clock. integration AI into enables offer seamless support, improving satisfaction loyalty. key effectiveness lies ability interpret input accurately. algorithms enable analyze intent behind queries, allowing them relevant contextually appropriate responses. capability enhances overall experience by reducing response times ensuring that customers receive accurate helpful information. Furthermore, handle a wide range inquiries, from basic account inquiries complex transactions. automating routine tasks free up human agents focus more value-added activities. not only improves operational efficiency but also allows deliver faster responsive service. In addition support customers, help gather valuable insights preferences behavior. analyzing interactions between chatbots, identify trends, anticipate needs, tailor their products services accordingly. data-driven approach targeted offerings, leading increased conclusion, powered NLP, offers significant benefits institutions. technology, improve efficiency, gain As continues advance, future promises even greater personalization, innovation Keywords: Al- Enhanced, Fintech Communication, Leveraging, Chatbots, NLP.

Language: Английский

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Strategic implications of carbon pricing on global environmental sustainability and economic development: A conceptual framework DOI Creative Commons

Peter Simpa,

Nko Okina Solomon,

Olubunmi Adeolu Adenekan

et al.

International Journal of Advanced Economics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(5), P. 139 - 172

Published: May 13, 2024

This study critically evaluates the strategic implications of carbon pricing mechanisms on global environmental sustainability and economic development. Employing a systematic literature review content analysis, research synthesizes recent findings from peer-reviewed articles, reports, policy documents published between 2010 2024. The study's objectives include analyzing effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, assessing its impacts, exploring benefits, understanding role international cooperation enhancing efficacy policies. methodology hinges structured search strategy, applying rigorous inclusion exclusion criteria to ensure relevance quality reviewed. analysis reveals that pricing, encompassing both taxes cap-and-trade systems, serves as pivotal tool for mitigating climate change while fostering growth structural transformation. Key highlight potential drive innovation green technologies, importance addressing social equity concerns, critical coordination cross-border leakage competitiveness issues. concludes mechanisms, when effectively designed equitably implemented, can align with development goals. Recommendations policymakers emphasize need comprehensive strategies integrate broader policies, underscore cooperation, advocate continued refine models strategies. contributes ongoing discourse offering insights into cornerstone governance sustainable policy. Keywords: Carbon Pricing Mechanisms, Environmental Sustainability, Economic Development, International Cooperation.

Language: Английский

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Marketing, communication, banking, and Fintech: personalization in Fintech marketing, enhancing customer communication for financial inclusion DOI Creative Commons

Lucky Bamidele Benjamin,

Prisca Amajuoyi,

Kudirat Bukola Adeusi

et al.

International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(5), P. 1687 - 1701

Published: May 21, 2024

This paper explores the intersection of marketing, communication, banking, and fintech, with a focus on personalization in fintech marketing enhancing customer communication for financial inclusion. Financial technology (fintech) has revolutionized way services are delivered, offering innovative solutions that cater to diverse needs. One key aspect this transformation is emphasis personalized strategies, which enable companies engage customers more individualized level, driving satisfaction loyalty. Personalization involves tailoring products, services, communications meet specific needs preferences customers. approach not only enhances experience but also increases likelihood retention acquisition. Fintech leverage data advanced analytics segment their audience deliver targeted messages offers, effectively addressing pain points engagement. Moreover, effective essential promoting inclusion, particularly among underserved populations. can use various channels, such as mobile apps, social media, chatbots, reach who may have limited access traditional banking services. By delivering relevant timely information, empower make informed decisions improve overall well-being. The discusses role partnerships collaborating banks, existing infrastructure networks communities. These offer products broader audience, contributing greater inclusion economic empowerment. In conclusion, drivers adopting these better customers, tailor offerings needs, ultimately, contribute inclusive system. Keywords: Marketing, Customer Communication, Inclusion, Personalization, Banking.

Language: Английский

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Blockchain-driven communication in banking: Enhancing transparency and trust with distributed ledger technology DOI Creative Commons

Ezekiel Onyekachukwu Udeh,

Prisca Amajuoyi,

Kudirat Bukola Adeusi

et al.

Finance & Accounting Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(6), P. 851 - 867

Published: June 6, 2024

Blockchain technology has revolutionized the way information is stored, shared, and managed in various industries, including banking. This review explores impact of blockchain-driven communication on enhancing transparency trust banking through use distributed ledger (DLT). technology, as a decentralized immutable ledger, offers secure transparent to record transactions exchange information. In banking, potential streamline processes, reduce costs, enhance security. By leveraging DLT, banks can create network that allows for real-time data sharing. One key benefits enhanced transparency. The DLT ensures all are recorded verified manner, reducing risk fraud error. also helps build among customers stakeholders, they verify authenticity Another important aspect enhancement trust. using tamper-proof auditable transactions, which establish between parties. particularly an industry where paramount, it more efficient transactions. conclusion, revolutionize shared managed. trust, costs. As blockchain continues evolve, its likely grow, leading efficient, secure, system. Keywords: Blockchain- Driven, Communication, Banking, Transparency, Ledger Technology.

Language: Английский

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The future of Cybersecurity in renewable energy systems: A review, identifying challenges and proposing strategic solutions DOI Creative Commons

Darlington Eze Ekechukwu,

Peter Simpa

Computer Science & IT Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(6), P. 1265 - 1299

Published: June 7, 2024

This study provides a comprehensive examination of cybersecurity within renewable energy systems, highlighting the critical role measures in ensuring sustainability and reliability these systems. With increasing reliance on sources, need for robust frameworks to protect against evolving cyber threats has never been more pressing. Through systematic literature review content analysis, this research identifies prevalent vulnerabilities specific infrastructures, evaluates effectiveness current measures, explores cutting-edge technologies practices field. The methodology encompasses detailed analysis peer-reviewed academic journals, conference proceedings, industry reports, white papers published from 2010 2024. approach facilitates identification gaps proposal strategic solutions address challenges. Key insights reveal significance adopting advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence machine learning algorithms, enhance threat detection mitigation efforts. concludes with recommendations practitioners policymakers, emphasizing importance proactive posture, collaboration information sharing, investment training, development standards regulations sector. Future directions are suggested further explore innovative assess their implications underscores necessity integrating safeguard future sustainable energy. Keywords: Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities, Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies.

Language: Английский

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