WELCOME TO AEFUNAI JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES!
Welcome to the official repository of the AEFUNAI Journal of Economics, Finance and Development Studies (AEFUNAIJEFDS). Our publication serves as a bridge between rigorous academic research and practical policy solutions, specifically focusing on the economic landscapes of Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Here, you will find a curated collection of peer-reviewed articles that tackle pressing challenges—from fiscal policy and financial inclusion to agricultural productivity and sustainable development. We invite researchers, policymakers, and students to explore these insights as we work together toward informed economic progress.
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Volume 1, Number 1
December 2024
This inaugural issue sets the foundation for our journal, featuring a specialized selection of five core research articles. Published in late 2024, this volume dives deep into the ‘Nexus’—the critical connection between financial development and monetary policy. It also offers a detailed look at the socioeconomic factors that influence political participation in rural farming households and provides a sectoral analysis of how fiscal policy directly impacts health and education outcomes. It is a compact but powerful start to our journey of economic inquiry.
Volume 2, Number 1
January 2025
Our second milestone, the January 2025 issue, expands the scope of the journal with 10 insightful articles. This volume is particularly strong in its exploration of the ‘Digital Frontier,’ examining how digital financial services are reshaping the banking sector. Additionally, it addresses vital social and economic intersections, including domestic debt’s role in income inequality, the economic determinants of contraceptive use, and the unique food security challenges faced by internally displaced farming households. It represents a significant step forward in unbundling complex macroeconomic issues.
Volume 2, Number 2
September 2025
Our most comprehensive issue to date, Volume 2 Number 2, features an extensive collection of 21 peer-reviewed articles. This volume is a rich resource for anyone interested in the multifaceted nature of sustainable growth. Highlights include an evaluation of the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Scheme, the impact of security threats on agricultural productivity in Northern Nigeria, and a systematic review of the emerging field of Entrepreneurial Economics. With its wide-ranging topics—from the ‘Blue Economy’ to transformational leadership in banking—this issue reflects the true diversity and depth of modern economic research.
