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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.
49 Articles

Reviving Nigeria’s agribusiness: Will Tinubu’s 2,000 tractors drive real change?

In a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s agricultural future, President Bola Tinubu…

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Oil, war and the naira: Nigeria’s fragile balancing act

...As missiles fly in the Middle East, the economic shockwaves are already…

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New era at AfDB: What Nigeria’s economy can expect from the leadership shift

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) leadership transition marks more than a change…

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Nigeria’s tentative turnaround: Multinationals test the waters again

Nigeria’s reputation as Africa’s economic powerhouse has faced significant strain in recent…

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How Nigeria can pass the global economic reset test

The global economic order that has guided international trade for the past…

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Can Trump’s tariffs be the wake-up call AfCFTA needs?

Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff has flipped the global trade landscape towards…

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Feeding Nigeria’s growing population: Sustainable solutions for food security and economic development

Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. With a population projected to surpass…

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Nigeria’s sports industry: Poised for a revenue boom

Sports is no longer just about talent and passion—it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry…

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