Muhammad Akanji

Muhammad A. Akanji is a Senior Research Fellow and Data analyst at BusinessDay Media with over a decade of experience and a keen focus on Nigeria’s macroeconomy, public finance, and development reform analytics. His writing examines the intersection of data, governance, and inclusive growth, with published analyses spanning monetary policy, fiscal transparency, and social-sector resilience. His articles provide a thought-provoking angle to socio-economic issues for private-sector executives, development practitioners, and civic organisations on navigating Nigeria’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. A keen observer of geopolitical trends and domestic policy shifts, Akanji brings a data-driven, evidence-rich approach to storytelling; bridging complex economic realities with clear, accessible insight for decision-makers and the informed public.
54 Articles

The MPR Decision Hold: Stability or Stagnation?

Following its two-day meeting that concluded on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, the…

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Reverse Brain Drain – Turning Talent Flight into National Strength

When Dr Abiola returned to Lagos from London last year, she brought…

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The Tightening Trap: Can CBN’s MPR decision avoid slowing the recovery?

This week’s MPC meeting is shaping up to be the most consequential…

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Naira-Brent Crude Uncoupling: Charting Nigeria’s economic independence

* For more than four decades, oil has dictated naira stability *…

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Is the world turning its back on climate?

The above question appears to reflect the mood conveyed by much of…

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Confidence over Chaos, and the Trump-Nigeria Tension

From proxy rivalries to sweeping political shockwaves, Africa’s largest economy in early…

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The Silent Squeeze: Nigeria’s Middle Class Under Pressure.

Since the modern economy took root in Nigeria, the middle class has…

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Inflation to innovation: FMCGs’ resilience playbook

Not long ago, inflation was considered the villain in every boardroom story:…

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