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Research and publications on banking, audit and the drivers of corporate value — work that equips practitioners, scholars and enterprise leaders to make sounder financial decisions.

Research & publications

Publications on banking, value & accountability

Niyi Akande's research and writing cover audit, governance and the drivers of corporate value in Nigerian banking — produced over a three-decade career in practice and academia.

Dr. Niyi Akande Determinants of Value of Listed Deposit Money Banks
2023 · Banking & Valuation

Determinant of Value of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

Doctoral research · PhD in Accounting, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Identifies and analyses the factors that drive the value of Nigeria's listed deposit money banks — combining financial theory with empirical evidence for scholars and practitioners.

Dr. Niyi Akande Dividend Policy & Bank Value
2022 · Corporate Finance

Dividend Policy as a Determinant of Value of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

Research paper · Corporate finance & shareholder value

Examines how dividend decisions influence the market value of deposit money banks, offering evidence-based insight for boards, investors and regulators.

Dr. Niyi Akande Capital Adequacy & Profitability
2022 · Risk & Performance

The Effect of Capital Adequacy and Loan Performance on Profitability of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

Research paper · Banking risk & profitability

Explores the relationship between capital strength, loan quality and profitability — with practical implications for prudent bank management.

Dr. Niyi Akande Governance & Audit
2017 · Governance & Audit

Agency Model vs Performance Evolution and Control: A Theoretical Review

Theoretical review · Corporate governance

A theoretical examination of agency relationships and the control mechanisms that align management performance with owner interests.

Dr. Niyi Akande Internal Audit in the Public Sector
2017 · Public Sector

Benefits of Internal Audit Function in the Nigerian Public Sector

Research paper · Public financial management

Makes the case for strong internal audit functions in public institutions as a cornerstone of accountability and control.

Dr. Niyi Akande Dividend Policy
1997 · Corporate Finance

Dividend Policy

Research · MBA in Financial Management

An early study of dividend decision-making and its implications for shareholder value — grounding for a career-long interest in corporate valuation.

Dr. Niyi Akande Human Resource Accounting
1993 · Reporting & People

Human Resource Accounting

Research · HND Accountancy

An exploration of accounting for human capital as an organisational asset — tracing its measurement, reporting and strategic value.

Beyond the page

Speaking, articles & workshops

Niyi Akande shares his expertise through talks, seminars and written commentary on business, finance and accountability — for companies, professional bodies, schools and community groups.

  • Keynote speaking
  • Financial literacy workshops
  • Corporate training
  • Guest articles & commentary
  • Panel discussions
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Media & speaking

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