Nnanna is a Lecturer in Finance at the Adam Smith Business School. Prior to his lectureship at the University of Glasgow, he was an Associate Lecturer at Coventry University. Nnanna's research involves the use of large-scale observational datasets and quasi-experimental approaches, with a focus on policy-relevant issues in developing contexts.

In addition to examining the 'efficiency of schooling'; human capital externalities; and the wage effects of education and skills, Nnanna's recent research projects aimed at improving understanding of the impacts of parental education and socio-economic status (deemed 'intergenerational transmission mechanisms') on investment in education and skills. Nnanna's research also includes market-based empirical studies, with recent projects examining the efficiency of capital markets; and the effect of foreign portfolio investments on market instability.  

Nnanna's teaching is underpinned by research, and he has maintained connections with practice. He is keen on employability and advocates experiential learning. He is undertaking some Scholarship (of Teaching and Learning) projects aimed at bridging gaps between theory and practice, making graduates work-ready.

With a background in Mathematics (and Education), Nnanna completed a master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Finance with distinction; and a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Economics. He is an affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) of the United Kingdom.  

Nnanna is a member of the Finance research cluster. He is also active in the following research clusters:

Accounting; Applied Economics; Entrepreneurship, Development, and Political Economy (EDPE).

Areas of expertise:

• Household Finance
• Market-Based Empirical Research in Accounting
• The Political Economy of Development, intersections with Development Finance
• Skill and Education (includes Higher Education and Research Institutions), emphasis on Financial Literacy and Education Finance
• Empirical Causal Inference

Teaching interests

• Strategic Performance and Financial Management
• Development
• Management Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Economic and Financial Modelling

Current teaching

• Financial Management (UG)
• Business Financial Management (PG)
• Advanced Financial Modelling (UG)

Past teaching

• Financial Management (UG)
• Community Development (PG)
• Management Accounting and Control (PG)
• Business Systems and Assurance (UG)
• Corporate Finance and Valuation (PG)
• Financial Analysis (UG)
• Finance 1 (UG) 
• Business Management (UG)

Nnanna is an Adviser of Studies at the Adam Smith Business School. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advance HE) of the United Kingdom.