Role
Dr Oyedele Ogundana PhD, MSc, FHEA, FCA, FAIA, ACCA, PGCAP; is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research Pathway) in the Accounting and Finance division at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University.
Within NBS, he plays a pivotal role in teaching and research, serving as a module lead at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Oyedele's diverse research portfolio encompasses areas such as Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial finance, Micro-entrepreneurship, Family businesses, Social entrepreneurship, International Entrepreneurship, International business, Business growth, Financial reporting, and other related topics. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Oyedele actively supervises students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including those pursuing PhDs in alignment with his research interests. Currently, he is open to accepting new PhD students who share an interest in his areas of expertise.
Career overview
Following his transition to Nottingham Trent University, Dr. Oyedele Martins Ogundana, previously a Senior Accountant and Auditor within a government parastatal under the Ministry of Education in Nigeria, has established an impressive academic trajectory. Prior to joining NTU, Dr. Ogundana taught at various colleges in the UK.
In addition to his role at Nottingham Trent University, Dr. Ogundana serves as an International Visiting Scholar at Covenant University in Nigeria. He holds esteemed memberships in professional associations, including being a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), Fellow member of the Association of International Accountants (FAIA), an Associate member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and a Fellow member of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Dr. Ogundana is a highly active researcher, boasting a significant publication record in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Business Research (JBR), Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM), International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research (IJEBR), International Review of Entrepreneurship (IRE), International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business (IJESB), among others. His publications have earned accolades, including the 2024 JBR Editors' Choice award, NBS Early Career Research award and the Best Paper award at the 2022 International Council of Small Business (ICSB) World Congress in Washington DC, USA. He was also awarded the prestigious ICSB's 2024-2025 award for High-impact Global MSMEs Researcher in recognition of his significant contribution to advancing micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide.
Notably, one of Dr. Ogundana's journal articles ranks among the Top 10 reads in gender and entrepreneurship research, recognized by CGIA, an organization funded by influential entities like the USA, Canada, the UK, IFAD, UNDP, World Bank, European Commission, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, and OPEC (https://gender.cgiar.org/news/top-10-reads-gender-and-entrepreneurship). One of his article is also considered the 7th most read article of all time on the JSBM.
Active in the academic community, Dr. Ogundana has presented papers at renowned conferences such as the International Council of Small Businesses (ICSB), British Academy of Management (BAM), Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE), and Management and Business Academy (MBA). He also serves as a regular peer reviewer for esteemed journals, including Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (ETP, ABS4*), Small Business Economics, Journal of Institutional Economics (JIE), International Small Business Journal (ISBJ), Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Small Business Management, The International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, among others.
Recognized for his research contributions, Dr. Ogundana has secured several research grants and funding- such as the British Academy/Leverhulme Grant, to support his publications. Currently, he holds the position of Associate Editor and is a valued member of the editorial board at Cogent Business & Management Journal. He has also served as guest editor for several journals. His expertise has been sought beyond academic circles, with invitations to serve as a guest speaker at various notable events. Among these, he was a featured speaker at the "Empowering Business Schools with Digital Transformation" event sponsored by the US Department of State in Dubai, highlighting his influence and contribution to key conversations in the academic and professional realms. Dr. Ogundana's insights have also been sought by the media, with several interviews featured in outlets such as Vanguard Newspaper.
Research areas
Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial finance; Micro-entrepreneurship, Family businesses, Social entrepreneurship, International Entrepreneurship; International business; Business growth; Financial reporting; Accounting and Reporting standards.
External activity
Independent Examiner, Safer Living Foundation (SLF)2020 –2022
Publications
Journal articles
- Udeozor, V., Hughes, M., Ogundana, O. M., Umoru, U., 2025. Putting Pedagogy Back in: Moving from 'Whether' to 'When' Compulsory Entrepreneurship Education 'Works'. Journal of Small Business Management (ABS 3*).
- Umoru, U., Ogundana, O. M., Mangena, M., Udeozor, V., 2025. Informal institutions and Multinationals' Drive Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Dark-side perspective. Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility
- Simba, A., Dabic, M., Adegbile, A. and Ogundana, O.M., 2024. Financing women entrepreneurship in the developing world: An fsQCA analysis of informal financing schemes. Journal of Small Business Management (ABS 3*), pp.1-36.
- Adegbile, A., Ogundana, O.M., and Adesola, S., 2024. Gender-Based Policies and Women's Entrepreneurship: An fsQCA Analysis of sub-Saharan African Countries. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research. (ABS 3*).
- Liguori, E.W., Lee, Y., Alexander Wilson, G., Ogundana, O.M. and Muldoon, J., 2023. Unveiling cogent insights: exploring the frontiers of entrepreneurship and innovation through relevant and rigorous research. Cogent Business and Management.(Forthcoming).
- OGUNDANA, O., IGWE, P.A., SIMBA, A. and UMORU, U., 2023. Entrepreneurial networks and women entrepreneurship: a social feminist perspective of social capital. International Review of Entrepreneurship. ISSN 2009-2822 (ABS 2)
- Simba, A., Ogundana, O.M., Braune, E. and Dana, L.P., 2023. Community financing in entrepreneurship: A focus on women entrepreneurs in the developing world. Journal of Business Research (ABS 3*), 163, p.113962.
- IBIDUNNI, A.S., AYENI, A.W.A., OGUNDANA, O.M., OTOKITI, B. and MOHALAJENG, L., 2022. Survival during times of disruptions: rethinking strategies for enabling business viability in the developing economy. Sustainability, 14 (20): 13549. ISSN 2071-1050
- OGUNDANA, O., GALANAKIS, K., SIMBA, A. and OXBORROW, L., 2022. Growth perception amongst women entrepreneurs: an emerging economy perspective. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 47 (1), pp. 109-127. ISSN 1476-1297
- OGUNDANA, O., SIMBA, A., DANA, L.-P. and LIGUORI, E., 2022. A growth model for understanding female-owned enterprises. Journal of the International Council for Small Business. ISSN 2643-7015
- OGUNDANA, O., 2022. Obstacles facing women-owned enterprises: a case for Sub-Sahara African women. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 18 (5/6), pp. 529-544. ISSN 1746-0573
- IBIDUNNI, A.S., OGUNDANA, O.M. and OKONKWO, A., 2021. Entrepreneurial competencies and the performance of informal SMEs: the contingent role of business environment. Journal of African Business, 22 (4), pp. 468-490. ISSN 1522-8916
- OGUNDANA, O., SIMBA, A., DANA, L.-P. and LIGUORI, E., 2021. Women entrepreneurship in developing economies: a gender-based growth model. Journal of Small Business Management, 59 (S1), S42-S72. ISSN 0047-2778 (ABS3*)
- OMODARA, D., IKHILE, D., OGUNDANA, O. and AKIN-AKINYOSOYE, K., 2020. Global pandemic and business performance: impacts and responses. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science, 9 (6), pp. 1-11. ISSN 2147-4478
- IGWE, P.A., AMAUGO, A.N., OGUNDANA, O.M., EGERE, O.M. and ANIGBO, J.A., 2019. Factors affecting the investment climate, SMEs productivity and entrepreneurship in Nigeria. European Journal of Sustainable Development, 7 (1), pp. 182-200. ISSN 2239-5938
- OGUNDANA, O., GALANAKIS, K., SIMBA, A. and OXBORROW, L., 2018. Factors influencing the business growth of women-owned sewing businesses in Lagos-State, Nigeria: a pilot study. Organisational Studies and Innovation Review, 4 (2), pp. 25-36. ISSN 2059-2256
- OGUNDANA, O.M., OGUNDANA, O.M., OGUNDANA, O.M., IBIDUNNI, A.S. and ADETOYINBO, A., 2017. Impact of direct and indirect tax on the Nigerian economic growth. Binus Business Review, 8 (3), pp. 215-220. ISSN 2476-9053
Chapters in books
- OGUNDANA, O.M., SIMBA, A. and UMORU, U., 2023. Gender perspectives of African SMEs: the role of formal and informal institutional contexts. In: R.E. HINSON, D.N.A. ODAME, K.K. TWUM, P. RAMBE, P.A. IGWE and D.G. RUGARA, eds., The future of entrepreneurship in Africa: cross-sectoral perspectives post COVID-19. Abingdon: Routledge. ISBN 9781032298474 (Forthcoming).
- SIMBA, A., KALU, E.U., ONODUGO, V., OKOYEUZU, C.R. and OGUNDANA, O., 2022. Women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. In: M. DABIĆ, L.-P. DANA, D. MODESTUS NZIKU and V. RAMADANI, eds., Women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa: historical framework, ecosystem, and future perspectives for the region. Cham: Springer. ISBN 9783030989651 (Forthcoming)
- OGUNDANA, O., AKIN-AKINYOSOYE, K., IKHILE, D. and OMODARA, D., 2021. Women’s entrepreneurship, health-related crisis and a gender-sensitive crisis management model for sustainable development. In: O. ADEOLA, ed., Gendered perspectives on Covid-19 recovery in Africa: towards sustainable development. London: Palgrave Macmillan. (Forthcoming)
- OGUNDANA, O., GALANAKIS, K., SIMBA, A. and OXBORROW, L., 2018. Women-owned sewing businesses in Lagos-State, Nigeria: a study of the factors influencing their business growth. In: BAM 2018 Conference proceedings. London: British Academy of Management.
Grants
- The British Academy/Leverhulme-2024- --£9,943.75
- NBS Seedcorn Funding ( Role of decentralized finance and peer-to-peer networks in influencing entrepreneurship and socioeconomic empowerment: Insights from the entrepreneurial autonomy perspective)---£2500
- NBS Seedcorn Funding (Entrepreneurial finance, business growth and women entrepreneurship: A usage-oriented perspective)- 2023-£2500
- NBS Seedcorn Funding (Digital Entrepreneurship Competencies &SMEs’ Performance in Nigeria’s Informal Economy)-2022-£2,500
- NBS Seedcorn Funding (Women entrepreneurs and informal financing in sub–Saharan African region) ---------2021-------------£2,500
- NBS Seedcorn Funding (Migrant women entrepreneurship and health-related crisis: An intersectional perspective)----2023--£2500
- NBS Seedcorn Funding (Sustainable development goals in the mining industry: an exploration of host communities’ perception and expectation in a developing country)--£2500