In August, as scorching days stretched into restless nights, young activists across Nigeria gathered for a ten-day protest that captivated the nation. The energy in the air was palpable, yet beneath it was a simmering tension—a shared frustration born of promises unkept and voices unheard. Among t
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Muhammed Akanji & Fashola Olanrewaju
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.
