Daramola Joseph Omoyele | Economist & Senior Data Analyst

Who I Am

Executive Value Proposition

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Data-Driven Insights

I deliver data-driven economic insight for regulation, public finance, and policy design, supporting evidence-based decision-making under scrutiny.

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Advanced Expertise

15+ years of public-sector and consulting experience combined with advanced applied econometrics and regulatory compliance analytics.

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Clear Communication

Strong ability to communicate complex economic concepts to policymakers and non-technical audiences, ensuring actionable insights.

Strategic Positioning

"If regulators must justify decisions under scrutiny, who better than an economist who builds auditable, data-driven systems?"

Career Journey

Professional Experience

Finance & Economic Analyst

Univelcity Consulting | UK

July 2023 – Present

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver economic analysis for donor-funded development programmes
Apply econometric modelling across GBP, USD, EUR, and NGN environments
Build automated dashboards reducing reporting time by 30%
Conduct cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment
Lead data governance aligned with GDPR and international standards
Train analysts on compliance, analytics, and quality assurance

Impact: Faster decisions • Higher analytical confidence • Stronger regulatory compliance

Financial & Economic Data Analyst

Office of the Accountant General | Nigeria

January 2014 – September 2022

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluated fiscal policy and public expenditure performance
Delivered impact assessments and ex-post evaluations
Reduced reporting cycles by 35%
Built econometric models linking spending to outcomes
Produced senior-level policy briefings

Impact: Improved budget accountability • Stronger evidence for policy design

Data Analyst

Nigerian Postal Service | Nigeria

January 2008 – November 2013

Key Responsibilities:

Analysed nationwide operational and socioeconomic datasets
Built forecasting and efficiency models
Delivered a 20% improvement in operational efficiency
Designed composite performance indices
Guided regional offices on survey and data standards

Impact: Measurable service delivery gains • Data-driven operational planning

Academic Work

Research & Major Projects

MSc Dissertation

Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

University of Essex (2023)

Methodology:

Applied Panel ARDL across 39 countries (1970–2019)
Integrated World Bank, IMF, UNCTAD datasets
Conducted robustness checks and sensitivity analysis
Produced policy-relevant findings on FDI effectiveness

Outcome: Strong contribution to development and investment policy discourse

Undergraduate Dissertation

Stock Market Effects of Bank Recapitalisation in Nigeria

University of Ilorin (2006)

Focus Areas:

Time-series econometrics
Event study methodology
Financial regulation impact

Portfolio

Featured Projects

Government Digital Solution

KogiQuest: OMOYELE EDUVERSE

Developed for Kogi State Government, Nigeria

Project Overview

An innovative, gamified educational platform that transforms the learning of Kogi State's rich history and culture into an engaging digital experience. KogiQuest serves as a digital bridge between traditional heritage and modern technology, making cultural education accessible and entertaining for a tech-savvy audience.

Key Features

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Gamified Learning

Interactive quests and challenges that make history education engaging and memorable

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User Progression

Persistent accounts with progress tracking and personalized learning journeys

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Leaderboards

Global rankings to encourage healthy competition and sustained engagement

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Achievement System

Milestone rewards and badges to celebrate learning accomplishments

Technical Implementation

Full-Stack Development Modern UI/UX Design Gamification Principles User Authentication Database Management Responsive Design

Impact & Significance

This project demonstrates expertise in combining educational content with game design principles to create powerful tools for civic engagement and cultural preservation. It showcases capabilities in full-stack web development, UX/UI design, and digital education strategy within a governance and public-interest context.

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RegTech Solution

DEAP Tax Compliance System

Regulatory Analytics Platform

Project Overview

A comprehensive tax compliance and regulatory analytics platform demonstrating practical application of data science and econometric principles to real-world governance challenges. This system showcases expertise in building scalable compliance frameworks that enhance regulatory effectiveness and transparency.

Key Features

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Compliance Analytics

Real-time monitoring and analytics for regulatory compliance tracking

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Decision Support

Data-driven insights for tax administration and policy decisions

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Interactive Dashboards

Visualization tools for complex regulatory data analysis

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Policy Insights

Evidence-based recommendations for regulatory improvements

Technical Implementation

React & TypeScript Supabase Backend Data Visualization Regulatory Frameworks Real-time Analytics

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AI-Powered Security Tool

NairaGuard

Financial Security & Education Platform

Project Overview

An AI-powered web application designed for counterfeit Nigerian currency detection. NairaGuard serves as both a verification tool and an educational resource, helping users identify authentic Naira banknotes through a simulated AI scanner and detailed security feature guides.

Key Features

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AI Scanner

Simulated AI-powered currency verification and authentication

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Security Guides

Comprehensive guides on banknote security features

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Note Gallery

Interactive preview gallery of Nigerian currency denominations

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Credit System

Credit-based verification system for scan management

Technical Implementation

React Application AI Integration Image Processing Educational UX Payment Integration

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Recognition

Awards & Honours

2026 Nominee & Winner

Award of Excellence & Impact

Correspondents' Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kogi State Council

Presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to Digital Solutions. Acknowledging the role of data-driven systems and digital innovation in advancing governance and societal problem-solving.

Media Coverage:

The Graphic PM News Tribune Leadership Daily Legend Metro Daily Daybreak Daily Asset Treasure Times

📅 26th March, 2026

Honoree Profile

Digital Solutions Pioneer

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kogi State Council

Recognized publicly during the 2026 Awards & Honours ceremony alongside distinguished leaders. Commemorated for applying deep analytical and digital expertise for public interest and societal impact.

📍 Kogi State, Nigeria

Technical Expertise

Core Capability Stack

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Economic & Policy Analysis

Regulatory economics and impact assessment
Cost-benefit analysis and options appraisal
Forecasting and policy evaluation
HMT Green Book & Magenta Book aligned analysis

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Econometrics & Data Science

Panel ARDL, panel data, time series, regression
Composite index construction
Large-scale administrative data analysis
Survey design and validation

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Analytics & Visualisation

R (advanced), Python, SQL
Power BI, Tableau, Shiny, ggplot2
Automated dashboards and decision-support systems

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Governance & Compliance

RegTech and compliance analytics
GDPR and data governance frameworks
Data quality assurance and ETL pipelines

Certifications & Professional Development

Certified National Accountant (CNA)

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Advanced SQL for Data Analysis

Microsoft Power BI Advanced Reporting

GDPR & Data Protection Training

Thought Leadership

Publications & Public Engagement

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Carbon Taxation and Climate Policy in the United Kingdom: The Coverage Problem in UK Net-Zero Policy Architecture

British Journal of Environmental Sciences (2026)

DOI: 10.37745/bjes.2013/vol14n15982

Journal article published in British Journal of Environmental Sciences, Volume 14, Issue 1, pages 59–82.

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Behavioural reporting noise in digital tax administration: Compliance signal distortions under the UK making tax digital for income tax regime

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews (2026)

DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2026.29.3.0785

Digital tax reforms that increase reporting frequency alter not only the reporting frequency of taxpayers but also the behavioural conditions that produce compliance information. This paper introduces behavioural reporting noise (BRN), defined as systematic distortions of reported compliance signals generated by adaptation to a reporting regime rather than underlying noncompliance.

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Administrative Reach and State Capacity: Interoperability Failures in Nigeria's Digital Identification Infrastructure

International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability (2026)

DOI: 10.37745/ijdes.13/vol14n13344

This paper examines how Nigeria's fragmented digital identification architecture (NIN, BVN, SIM registries) affects administrative reach and state capacity. It finds that parallel registries produce systematic verification inconsistencies, raise transaction costs, constrain financial inclusion, and generate enforcement gaps.

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Religion as an Economic Institution in Sub-Saharan Africa

Preprint (2026)

DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.6065926

An analysis of religion's role as an economic institution in Sub-Saharan Africa, examining its impact on development and policy.

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Nigerian SME Tax Compliance and Investigation Handbook

Subtitle: How Business Owners, Accountants and Startups Can Handle Tax Queries, Audits and Assessments in Nigeria

Independently published (2026)

ISBN: 9798248507344

ASIN: B0GNML97C6

A practical handbook explaining tax compliance procedures for small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria, including handling tax queries, audits, assessments, objections, and dispute resolution. The book translates administrative tax procedures into operational steps for business owners and compliance professionals and examines the economic implications of enforcement and documentation practices.

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The Altar of Accountability

Independently published (2026)

ISBN: 979-8246609675

Subtitle: A Public-Interest Examination of Institutional Religion, Accountability, and Social Justice

This book examines the institutional role of religion in Nigeria and its relationship to governance, accountability, and social justice. It analyses how religious authority interacts with political legitimacy, public administration, and civic responsibility, and evaluates the implications for development and social cohesion.

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How HMRC Really Selects Businesses for Investigation

Subtitle: The Hidden Triggers, Risk Signals, and Tax Mistakes That Put UK SMEs on HMRC's Radar

Independently published (2026)

ISBN: 979-8246539712

Paperback edition available

A practitioner-focused book analysing HMRC's risk-based compliance approach, explaining behavioural, financial, and data-driven indicators that increase the likelihood of tax investigation among UK SMEs.

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Media & Policy Commentary

Locally Rooted Policing as a Strategy for Tackling Insecurity

Policy commentary examining the role of locally rooted policing structures anchored at the local government level as a strategy for addressing insecurity in Nigeria. (March 2026)

Published in:

GazetteNGR

Also featured in: Blueprint, Business Day, and other national dailies

Full Local Government Autonomy for National Development

Policy commentary analysing the role of functional and autonomous local governments in promoting sustainable national development in Nigeria. (March 2026)

Published in:

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Also featured in: Peoples Daily, New Telegraph, and State of the States

Taxation of Religious Institutions and Revenue System Reform

Advocating for the inclusion of religious institutions in Nigeria's new tax reforms to ensure fairness, tackle corruption, and enhance revenue mobilisation. (October 2025)

Published in:

Vanguard News SBS Radio

Also featured in: Other major Nigerian media outlets

Harmonisation of National Identification Numbers (NIN)

Calls for integrating the NIN with voter registration, tax systems, and service delivery databases to drive efficiency, reduce duplication, and enhance digital inclusion. (September - October 2025)

Published in:

News Agency of Nigeria GazetteNGR (Elections) GazetteNGR (TIN) Nigeria Communications Week

Also featured in: Freedom Online, The Eagle Online, Real News Magazine, and others

Consistently translating economic evidence into public policy debate for wider audiences across major Nigerian media outlets.

Professional Interests

Economic regulation and innovation Data protection and privacy economics RegTech and compliance analytics Digital identity and governance Housing affordability and public finance

Let's Connect

Get in Touch

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Email

dju78@yahoo.com

1978dju@gmail.com

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Location

Colchester, Essex

United Kingdom

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ORCID iD

0009-0006-0347-0499

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Availability

Open to hybrid, full-time, or part-time roles and travel as required.

Ready to bring data-driven economic insights to your organization.