[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @IEnakhena Prof I. Enakhena PhD DBS DBA Prof I. Enakhena PhD DBS DBA posts on X about nigeria, burkina faso, russia, djibouti the most. They currently have XXXXX followers and 1236 posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::295058041/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXX +119% - X Month XXXXXXX +132% - X Months XXXXXXX +244% - X Year XXXXXXXXX +659% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::295058041/posts_active)  ### Followers: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::295058041/followers)  - X Week XXXXX +0.39% - X Month XXXXX +0.82% - X Months XXXXX +14% - X Year XXXXX +21% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::295058041/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::295058041/influence) --- **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) **Social topic influence** [nigeria](/topic/nigeria) #170, [burkina faso](/topic/burkina-faso) #21, [russia](/topic/russia) #967, [djibouti](/topic/djibouti) #3, [countries](/topic/countries) #872, [madagascar](/topic/madagascar) #96, [mali](/topic/mali) #113, [inflation](/topic/inflation) #723, [infrastructure](/topic/infrastructure) #991, [niger](/topic/niger) #34 ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::295058041/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "Shift focus from oil rents to non-oil sectors by providing targeted tax incentives and subsidies for export-oriented manufacturing technology (ICT) and services. We must Maintain an aggressive monetary tightening stance (high interest rates) to fight inflation. Implement structural reforms (e.g. electricity stability better roads) to lower the cost of production and boost local supply which is the long-term solution to inflation. Fight insecurity like (banditry farmer-herder conflicts kidnapping) that prevents up to 74M Hectares of arable land from being fully cultivated reducing food supply" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979241761269539036) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-17T17:43Z 5675 followers, 1814 engagements "Introspectively this "no strings attached" approach makes Russia an attractive partner for military leaders who have seized power unconstitutionally. Russia-linked actors have been accused of running sophisticated Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) campaigns in African nations. These campaigns spread anti-Western anti-colonial narratives and pro-junta disinformation on social media to build popular support for the new regimes and undermine the credibility of democratic institutions" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979285877776929110) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-17T20:38Z 5675 followers, 2471 engagements ""Geopolitics of Grievance" While the initial trigger was a technical football rule the response from Captain Traor is an act of political showmanship and mobilization. It's less about a true geopolitical conspiracy against Burkina Faso by Nigeria and more about the Geopolitics of Grievance. Traor is leveraging a widely felt sense of injustice caused by an opaque bureaucratic rule to validate his image as a defiant populist leader fighting for his nation against a powerful seemingly unfair African (and global) establishment. This situation is a classic example of football and its" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979379097856877053) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-18T02:48Z 5675 followers, 4946 engagements "Mr President. Burkina Faso: Finished with XX points but lost the X points earned from beating the last-placed team (Djibouti) twice. Their adjusted total was XX points with a goal difference of +6. Nigeria: Finished with XX points but only lost the X points earned from drawing with the last-placed team (Zimbabwe) twice. Their adjusted total was XX points with a goal difference of +7. Conclusion: Nigeria edged out Burkina Faso on superior goal difference after the points were adjusted according to the rule. The problem is not that the rule was broken; the problem is that the rule is highly" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979379896716792241) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-18T02:51Z 5675 followers, 34.1K engagements "The IMF attributes the stronger performance of these other countries to factors like sustained policy reforms improved fiscal management investments in infrastructure and economic diversification. Nigeria as a large resource-intensive country faces greater volatility and structural constraints. We need Fiscal Discipline & Efficiency policies to Implement aggressive public service reforms to reduce the cost of governance link wages to productivity consolidate redundant agencies and enforce transparency in procurement. Cut Over-reliance on crude oil for foreign exchange and govt revenue leaving" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979241028927525327) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-17T17:40Z 5675 followers, 2658 engagements "@NigeriaStories Burkina Faso however were less fortunate stripped of six points from victories over Djibouti and ultimately edged out on goal difference by Nigeria for the final play-off berth" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979390983784796252) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-18T03:36Z 5675 followers, 2476 engagements "Qatari royal family publicly announced a plan to invest approximately $XXX billion in various sectors of the Nigerian economy over the next decade. This is currently a pledge or stated intention for future Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). It is not an amount of money that has already been transferred or executed as a final investment. The actual realization of this $XXX billion commitment will depend on follow-up meetings with government agencies favorable final agreements and the successful execution of projects over the stated decade" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1977831906444968281) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-13T20:20Z 5678 followers, 3329 engagements "The alarm over project inflation is valid as currency devaluation and global price increases mean that $X billion buys less infrastructure than it once did. The $X billion price tag for the 68km Green Line itself illustrates this problem. Int Comparison: Intl experts often note that the cost per kilometer for rail in Nigeria even for at-grade (ground level) sections appear high compared to global averages primarily due to factors like corruption supply chain inefficiencies import costs exacerbated by forex volatility and the "premium" needed to mitigate local risks" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1977833452927074488) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-13T20:26Z 5677 followers, 2148 engagements "Russia's interest in Madagascar and in the "Coup Belt" countries of West and Central Africa (Mali Burkina Faso Niger Gabon Sudan) is driven by a strategy that combines geopolitics commerce and security cooperation. Russia seeks to challenge the traditional influence of Western powers (especially the former colonial power France) in Africa. By engaging with new military or transitional regimes often immediately and after they have been condemned by the West and the African Union (AU) Russia then positions itself as an alternative non-judgmental partner" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979283446997619207) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-17T20:28Z 5675 followers, 7015 engagements "@IamPrettyThug @NigeriaStories Burkina Faso however were less fortunate stripped of six points from victories over Djibouti and ultimately edged out on goal difference by Nigeria for the final play-off berth" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979391065808335039) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-18T03:36Z 5675 followers, 3114 engagements "This is a very insightful observation as it connects the political turmoil in Cameroon to the broader issue of elite corruption and lack of accountability in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Nigeria commonwealth goes round the Political leaders political elites and their cronies" this is a common and accurate criticism of the endemic corruption and political patronage that has plagued the country for decades. The small political elite controls and dominates the state's resources viewing political office as an opportunity for "primitive accumulation" (looting) rather than public service." [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979643627140739194) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-18T20:19Z 5675 followers, XXX engagements "By mirroring U.S. restrictions (e.g. high visa bonds as seen with Mali) African nations are asserting that the cost of travel and engagement must be equal. While this may feel like an assertion of sovereignty it can add friction and cost to the overall economic relationship. Visa restrictions can complicate the entry and movement of U.S. government NGO and development personnel potentially impacting the delivery of U.S. aid public health programs and other development initiatives that benefit the local population" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1978765387320684728) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-16T10:10Z 5677 followers, 3800 engagements "In the case of Madagascar while the immediate trigger was a popular uprising over internal failures (electricity poverty corruption) Russia's swift engagement with the new military leader Colonel Randrianirina reflects its policy of leveraging political instability to secure its long-term strategic and commercial interests. Russia often steps in as the preferred security partner when the junta breaks ties with France or other Western allies. This is primarily done through the use of Russian-linked paramilitary groups (historically the Wagner Group) who provide security and training in" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979285428130742684) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-17T20:36Z 5675 followers, 3279 engagements "Russia seeks resource concessions (mining for gold diamonds precious minerals and energy contracts) to support its own economy. Madagascar possesses significant mineral resources that are of interest. Russia is a major arms supplier to many African nations. Military cooperation agreements serve as a gateway for selling weapons and providing military training which generates significant revenue. The rising number of coups in Africa is linked to a combination of internal factors (poor governance corruption insecurity and youth frustration) and external dynamics where Russia plays an" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979284801955000556) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-17T20:34Z 5675 followers, 4333 engagements "Burkina Faso however were less fortunate stripped of six points from victories over Djibouti and ultimately edged out on goal difference by Nigeria for the final play-off berth. As a result the Super Eagles sealed a spot as one of the four best runners-up in CAF qualification by virtue of a superior goal difference to Burkina Faso after the two nations finished level on points" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979391474346147863) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-18T03:37Z 5675 followers, 7223 engagements "The current popular discontent and the scenes in other African countries (like Cameroon and previously in Mali and Niger) are often cited as a direct consequence of this elite capture. When citizens see that their votes don't matter and that the country's wealth is monopolized by a few it can lead to a complete breakdown of trust in democratic institutions ultimately increasing the risk of anarchy protests or non-democratic change (like military coups). the events in Cameroon are real and relate to a disputed election and the subsequent analysis you provide about the dangers of Nigeria's" [X Link](https://x.com/IEnakhena/status/1979643913926484154) [@IEnakhena](/creator/x/IEnakhena) 2025-10-18T20:21Z 5675 followers, XXX engagements
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@IEnakhena Prof I. Enakhena PhD DBS DBA
Prof I. Enakhena PhD DBS DBA posts on X about nigeria, burkina faso, russia, djibouti the most. They currently have XXXXX followers and 1236 posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.
Engagements: XXXXXX #
- X Week XXXXXX +119%
- X Month XXXXXXX +132%
- X Months XXXXXXX +244%
- X Year XXXXXXXXX +659%
Mentions: XX #
Followers: XXXXX #
- X Week XXXXX +0.39%
- X Month XXXXX +0.82%
- X Months XXXXX +14%
- X Year XXXXX +21%
CreatorRank: XXXXXXX #
Social Influence #
Social category influence countries finance
Social topic influence nigeria #170, burkina faso #21, russia #967, djibouti #3, countries #872, madagascar #96, mali #113, inflation #723, infrastructure #991, niger #34
Top Social Posts #
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"Shift focus from oil rents to non-oil sectors by providing targeted tax incentives and subsidies for export-oriented manufacturing technology (ICT) and services. We must Maintain an aggressive monetary tightening stance (high interest rates) to fight inflation. Implement structural reforms (e.g. electricity stability better roads) to lower the cost of production and boost local supply which is the long-term solution to inflation. Fight insecurity like (banditry farmer-herder conflicts kidnapping) that prevents up to 74M Hectares of arable land from being fully cultivated reducing food supply"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-17T17:43Z 5675 followers, 1814 engagements
"Introspectively this "no strings attached" approach makes Russia an attractive partner for military leaders who have seized power unconstitutionally. Russia-linked actors have been accused of running sophisticated Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) campaigns in African nations. These campaigns spread anti-Western anti-colonial narratives and pro-junta disinformation on social media to build popular support for the new regimes and undermine the credibility of democratic institutions"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-17T20:38Z 5675 followers, 2471 engagements
""Geopolitics of Grievance" While the initial trigger was a technical football rule the response from Captain Traor is an act of political showmanship and mobilization. It's less about a true geopolitical conspiracy against Burkina Faso by Nigeria and more about the Geopolitics of Grievance. Traor is leveraging a widely felt sense of injustice caused by an opaque bureaucratic rule to validate his image as a defiant populist leader fighting for his nation against a powerful seemingly unfair African (and global) establishment. This situation is a classic example of football and its"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-18T02:48Z 5675 followers, 4946 engagements
"Mr President. Burkina Faso: Finished with XX points but lost the X points earned from beating the last-placed team (Djibouti) twice. Their adjusted total was XX points with a goal difference of +6. Nigeria: Finished with XX points but only lost the X points earned from drawing with the last-placed team (Zimbabwe) twice. Their adjusted total was XX points with a goal difference of +7. Conclusion: Nigeria edged out Burkina Faso on superior goal difference after the points were adjusted according to the rule. The problem is not that the rule was broken; the problem is that the rule is highly"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-18T02:51Z 5675 followers, 34.1K engagements
"The IMF attributes the stronger performance of these other countries to factors like sustained policy reforms improved fiscal management investments in infrastructure and economic diversification. Nigeria as a large resource-intensive country faces greater volatility and structural constraints. We need Fiscal Discipline & Efficiency policies to Implement aggressive public service reforms to reduce the cost of governance link wages to productivity consolidate redundant agencies and enforce transparency in procurement. Cut Over-reliance on crude oil for foreign exchange and govt revenue leaving"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-17T17:40Z 5675 followers, 2658 engagements
"@NigeriaStories Burkina Faso however were less fortunate stripped of six points from victories over Djibouti and ultimately edged out on goal difference by Nigeria for the final play-off berth"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-18T03:36Z 5675 followers, 2476 engagements
"Qatari royal family publicly announced a plan to invest approximately $XXX billion in various sectors of the Nigerian economy over the next decade. This is currently a pledge or stated intention for future Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). It is not an amount of money that has already been transferred or executed as a final investment. The actual realization of this $XXX billion commitment will depend on follow-up meetings with government agencies favorable final agreements and the successful execution of projects over the stated decade"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-13T20:20Z 5678 followers, 3329 engagements
"The alarm over project inflation is valid as currency devaluation and global price increases mean that $X billion buys less infrastructure than it once did. The $X billion price tag for the 68km Green Line itself illustrates this problem. Int Comparison: Intl experts often note that the cost per kilometer for rail in Nigeria even for at-grade (ground level) sections appear high compared to global averages primarily due to factors like corruption supply chain inefficiencies import costs exacerbated by forex volatility and the "premium" needed to mitigate local risks"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-13T20:26Z 5677 followers, 2148 engagements
"Russia's interest in Madagascar and in the "Coup Belt" countries of West and Central Africa (Mali Burkina Faso Niger Gabon Sudan) is driven by a strategy that combines geopolitics commerce and security cooperation. Russia seeks to challenge the traditional influence of Western powers (especially the former colonial power France) in Africa. By engaging with new military or transitional regimes often immediately and after they have been condemned by the West and the African Union (AU) Russia then positions itself as an alternative non-judgmental partner"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-17T20:28Z 5675 followers, 7015 engagements
"@IamPrettyThug @NigeriaStories Burkina Faso however were less fortunate stripped of six points from victories over Djibouti and ultimately edged out on goal difference by Nigeria for the final play-off berth"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-18T03:36Z 5675 followers, 3114 engagements
"This is a very insightful observation as it connects the political turmoil in Cameroon to the broader issue of elite corruption and lack of accountability in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Nigeria commonwealth goes round the Political leaders political elites and their cronies" this is a common and accurate criticism of the endemic corruption and political patronage that has plagued the country for decades. The small political elite controls and dominates the state's resources viewing political office as an opportunity for "primitive accumulation" (looting) rather than public service."
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-18T20:19Z 5675 followers, XXX engagements
"By mirroring U.S. restrictions (e.g. high visa bonds as seen with Mali) African nations are asserting that the cost of travel and engagement must be equal. While this may feel like an assertion of sovereignty it can add friction and cost to the overall economic relationship. Visa restrictions can complicate the entry and movement of U.S. government NGO and development personnel potentially impacting the delivery of U.S. aid public health programs and other development initiatives that benefit the local population"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-16T10:10Z 5677 followers, 3800 engagements
"In the case of Madagascar while the immediate trigger was a popular uprising over internal failures (electricity poverty corruption) Russia's swift engagement with the new military leader Colonel Randrianirina reflects its policy of leveraging political instability to secure its long-term strategic and commercial interests. Russia often steps in as the preferred security partner when the junta breaks ties with France or other Western allies. This is primarily done through the use of Russian-linked paramilitary groups (historically the Wagner Group) who provide security and training in"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-17T20:36Z 5675 followers, 3279 engagements
"Russia seeks resource concessions (mining for gold diamonds precious minerals and energy contracts) to support its own economy. Madagascar possesses significant mineral resources that are of interest. Russia is a major arms supplier to many African nations. Military cooperation agreements serve as a gateway for selling weapons and providing military training which generates significant revenue. The rising number of coups in Africa is linked to a combination of internal factors (poor governance corruption insecurity and youth frustration) and external dynamics where Russia plays an"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-17T20:34Z 5675 followers, 4333 engagements
"Burkina Faso however were less fortunate stripped of six points from victories over Djibouti and ultimately edged out on goal difference by Nigeria for the final play-off berth. As a result the Super Eagles sealed a spot as one of the four best runners-up in CAF qualification by virtue of a superior goal difference to Burkina Faso after the two nations finished level on points"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-18T03:37Z 5675 followers, 7223 engagements
"The current popular discontent and the scenes in other African countries (like Cameroon and previously in Mali and Niger) are often cited as a direct consequence of this elite capture. When citizens see that their votes don't matter and that the country's wealth is monopolized by a few it can lead to a complete breakdown of trust in democratic institutions ultimately increasing the risk of anarchy protests or non-democratic change (like military coups). the events in Cameroon are real and relate to a disputed election and the subsequent analysis you provide about the dangers of Nigeria's"
X Link @IEnakhena 2025-10-18T20:21Z 5675 followers, XXX engagements