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An Overview of Innovation Intensity in the Indigenous Oilfield Services Firms in Nigeria

Oluseye Jegede, M. O. Ilori, Jacob Ademola Sonibare, Billy Oluwale, W.O. Siyanbola · 2012 · Management

Summary. This study examined innovation types and intensity across 100 indigenous Nigerian oil and gas service firms between 2001 and 2010. Organizational innovation dominated at 46%, while product, process, and diffusion-based innovations occurred less frequently. Overall innovation intensity remained low, with minimal patents granted, limited R&D staffing, and weak organizational learning. Firms reported innovation benefits mainly through profit increases, process improvements, and new product development.

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Jegede, O., Ilori, M. O., Sonibare, J. A., Oluwale, B., & Siyanbola, W.. (2012). An Overview of Innovation Intensity in the Indigenous Oilfield Services Firms in Nigeria. Management. https://doi.org/10.5923/j.mm.20120205.10

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DOI
10.5923/j.mm.20120205.10
Countries
Nigeria
Regions
Africa
Categories
energy, indigenous-innovation
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2026-04-28