IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

WORLD JOURNAL OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENT RESEARCH (WJFIR )

E-ISSN 2550-7125
P-ISSN 2682-5902
VOL. 9 NO. 1 2025
DOI: 10.56201/wjfir.v9.no1.2025.pg38.50

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Assessment of Firm Value of Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria: Ideology of Research and Development (R&D) Cost and Environmental Investment

Owota, Perelayefa George, PhD, Mansi, Nera Ebenezer, PhD

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Abstract

The study investigated the influence of Research and Development (R&D) and environmental investment on the firm value of oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Utilizing an ex-post facto design and drawing data from annual reports of 6 listed oil and gas firms on the NGX, the research investigates three specific areas: the effect of R&D costs, environmental remediation costs, and waste management costs on firm value. The findings reveal that while R&D costs do not significantly affect firm value in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, environmental remediation and waste management costs exhibit a significant positive effect on firm value. The study revealed the importance of environmental investment for oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Recommendations stemming from the findings emphasize the need for companies to prioritize and augment investments in environmental initiatives, integrate environmental considerations into strategic planning processes, actively engage stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability in environmental management practices, and continue investing in research and innovation despite the observed non-significant impact on firm value

keywords:

Firm value, Research and development, Environmental investment

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