Dr. Iheakanwah Felix Arinzeh is a Nigerian financial expert, academic, and thought leader with a distinguished career in banking and economic research. Dr. Arinzeh holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Apsley Business School, London. His doctoral thesis, titled “Microcredit Loan Accessibility and its Effect on the Performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria,” explores the challenges SMEs face in accessing microcredit and the implications for regional economic development . He has also contributed to academic literature on microfinance and SME development in emerging economies Currently, Dr. Arinzeh serves at Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions . In his role, he applies his expertise in financial analysis and policy to support the bank’s strategic objectives Dr. Arinzeh is an active commentator on Nigeria’s economic policies and financial health. He has analyzed the country’s revenue-to-debt service ratio, highlighting improvements from 97% in 2023 to 68% in 2024, attributing this to enhanced fiscal management by the government . Additionally, he has discussed Nigeria’s position in the African gas supply landscape, emphasizing the potential benefits for domestic energy security and economic growth. He has made several published contributions on Forbes Africa as financial expert. Through his academic work and professional endeavors, Dr. Arinzeh continues to contribute to discussions on Nigeria’s economic development and financial strategies.