My name is Yekeen Oku Abdul-Maliq, a seasoned academic and finance professional with a deep-rooted passion for development finance. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals, I have dedicated my career to exploring the intricacies of banking and finance, aiming to drive economic growth and development, particularly within emerging economies. I embarked on my academic journey at Ahmadu Bello University, where I obtained a B.Sc. in Business Administration (Finance) in 1983. My pursuit of knowledge led me to the University of Ibadan, where I earned an M.Sc. in Banking and Finance in 1999. I further enhanced my expertise with another M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from........Read More