Abstract

This study examined the influence of energy resource, financial progress, trade on economic performance in Nigeria using ARDL technique from 1980 - 2017. The out come of the co-integration confirm the existence of long run link among the variables. Result of short-run analysis shows that energy, trade balance and economic performance increases the level of economic performance. The estimated long-run result indicates that energy use influence economic performance positively. Therefore the study suggested that policymakers should consider energy conservation policy for sustainable economic performance that will promote human welfare without harming the environment in Nigeria.