I am currently pursuing a DPhil in Politics, focusing on "The Political Economy of Energy Transition in Nigeria." My research interests and areas of expertise include climate change in the Global South and trade, finance, and development within the Sino-African relationship.
I have a Master's in Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford and a Master's in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University in China, where I studied as a Schwarzman Scholar.
Before Oxford and Tsinghua, I worked as a Financial Products and Technology Growth expert in the Middle East, Europe, China and Africa. I worked at Bloomberg, Stears and Refinitiv (Now The London Stock Exchange Group). I also founded the Growth Network, a community of intelligent and like-minded people who want to understand how to survive and grow in the Nigerian business landscape.
When not working, I enjoy running, playing tennis, reading about business successes/failures and working on advancing the prospects of black women in the workplace.
Research
- The Political Economy of African Countries
- Trade, Finance, Politics and The Sino - African Relationship
Awards & Scholarships
- Schwarzman Scholarship
- Contemporary Chinese Studies OSGA Departmental Scholarship
- Vice Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence (Durham University)
Languages
English, Yoruba and Chinese Mandarin (HSK III).
Teaching Experience
Seminar Leader Politics of Policymaking - Blavatnik School of Government
Publications
Akeredolu, F. (2024). Lessons for Nigeria from South Korea’s Experience in Technological Learning. St Antony’s International Review, [online] 19(1), pp.115–133.
Fikayo Akeredolu (2023) Chinese Energy Companies in Africa: Implications for the Foreign Policy of an Authoritarian State, South African Journal of International Affairs.
Akeredolu, F. (2023). Politics in Nigeria After Social Media.
Akeredolu, F. (2022). Don’t Sleep on China’s Global Development Initiative.
Akeredolu, F. (2022). Bridging State Responsibility and Opportunities as African Countries Join in the Digital Silk Road.
Akeredolu, F. (2019). Nigeria and P&ID: the Story behind the $9.6 Billion Judgement.
Akeredolu, F. (2019). The Costs of Nigerian Fraud.
Akeredolu, F. (2019). Why Is China Interested in Nigeria?
