Principal Editorial Officers
Prof. Nasiru Musa Yauri
Vice Chancellor, Al-Qalam University, Katsina
Federal University Dutse / Al-Qalam University, Nigeria
Associate Prof. Sani Damamisau Mohammed
Department of Management Sciences
Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
Dr. Mohammed Auwal Babangida
Department of Management Sciences
Federal University Dutse, Jigawa
Prof. Aminu Hassan
Department of Accounting
Federal University Dutse, Jigawa
Prof. Sunusi Sa’ad Ahmad
Department of Accounting
Federal University Dutse, Jigawa
Associate Prof. Danjuma Gidado Mohammed
Department of Accounting
Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi
Gimba Yusuf Abdu
Department of Management Sciences
Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State
Associate Editors
Prof. Ahmed A. Abubakar
Adamawa State University (ADSU)
Prof. Fatima Alfa Tahir
University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
Prof. Musa Yelwa Abubakar
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Prof. Magaji Abba
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Prof. Mahmoud Ibrahim
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Prof. Adamu Magaji Abubakar
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Prof. Ofuan James Ilaboya
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Prof. Emanuel Kaka
Federal University Gashua (FUGA)
Prof. C. O. Akenbor
Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State
Prof. Bilyaminu Y. Hanga
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Assoc. Prof. Olusola Esther Igbekoyi
Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State
Consulting Editors
Prof. Kabir Tahir Hamid
Bayero University Kano (BUK)
Prof. Dauda O. Abdulsalam
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Prof. Salisu Mamman
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria
Prof. Aminu Abdullahi
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS)
Assoc. Prof. Sunusi Garba
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Assoc. Prof. Sani Yahya
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Assoc. Prof. Aminu Ma’aruf Nass
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
Dr. Abel Tarfa
Adamawa State University (ADSU)
Dr. Muhammed Sani Burodo
Federal University Dutse (FUD)
International Advisory Board
Professor Bashir Tijjani
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, KSA
Dr. Mas’ud Ibrahim
Coventry University, West Midlands, UK
Professor Nura Abubakar Allumi
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Kedah, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Armaya’u Alhaji Sani
Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Professor Ahmed Modu Kumshe
University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Professor Adam Konto Kyari
University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Professor Ahmed Bello
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria
Professor Manu Donga
Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, Nigeria
Editorial Responsibilities Framework
This framework outlines the governance structure and roles of the Editorial Team of the African Journal of Finance, Taxation, and Fiscal Policy (AJFTFP), ensuring operations adhere to international publishing best practices:
- Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and editorial policy oversight.
- Ensure complete academic integrity, fairness, and transparency in the double-blind review process.
- Make final editorial decisions on acceptance or rejection of manuscripts.
- Ensure compliance with DOAJ, Crossref, and international indexing standards.
- Coordinate the review workflow and monitor the 1–4 weeks review turnaround.
- Conduct desk review screening for thematic relevance and style.
- Assist the Editor-in-Chief and assume delegated duties when needed.
- Manage day-to-day editorial correspondence and manuscript workflow.
- Conduct Turnitin plagiarism screening (<15% similarity index).
- Coordinate copyediting, proofreading, layout, and DOI assignment.
Technical Editor: Oversees galley layout, APA 7th compliance, metadata tagging, and digital archiving.
Associate Editors: Manage papers in their specialized areas and evaluate reviewer recommendations.
Business Editor: Manages print subscriptions (2026 rates), sponsorships, and financial reporting.