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Daramola Joseph Omoyele

Economist | Senior Data Analyst | Regulatory & Policy Analytics Specialist

Delivering data-driven economic insights for regulation, public finance, and policy design with 15+ years of experience

15+
Years Experience
39
Countries Analyzed
100%
Data-Driven
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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?"

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

Research & Major Projects

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

Featured Projects

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
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

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

Publications & Public Engagement

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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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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.

View on Amazon
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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.

View paperback on Amazon
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Media & Policy Commentary

Vanguard News (October 2025)

FG advised to include religious institutions in tax net

Interview arguing that Nigeria's new tax reforms should include religious institutions, highlighting how churches and mosques collect large amounts through offerings yet remain outside the tax net, undermining fairness and revenue mobilisation.

GazetteNGR & News Agency of Nigeria (October 2025)

Analyst seeks legal reform, data harmonisation for use of NIN during elections

Featured interview advocating that valid National Identification Number (NIN) should suffice for voter registration, calling for data-sharing between electoral and identity bodies to eliminate duplicate registration and strengthen electoral inclusion.

News Agency of Nigeria (September 2025)

Harmonisation of Identification Numbers: Integrating NIN and Institutional Databases

Interview discussing the integration of Nigeria's National Identification Number (NIN) with voter registration, tax systems, and service delivery databases to drive efficiency, reduce duplication, and enhance digital inclusion.

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

Get in Touch

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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.