About Stears
Stears is a digital information company making it possible for individuals, development organisations,
investors, governments and companies to cost-effectively access high-quality information on Africa. Born
in the London School of Economics, Stears was founded by a team of economists, data scientists, lawyers
and engineers dedicated to building a new future for African information.
Stears owns Stears Business, Nigeria’s most analytical business publication.
Stears Data is the data collection, research and analytics division of Stears, providing enterprise
solutions to businesses and governments.
Editorial Stance
Stears Business is a digital, subscription-driven publication headquartered out of Lagos, Nigeria.
We
have been driven by a simple promise; to provide original, analytical, well-written stories that make
sense of that promise.
Many media organisations align themselves to ideologies meaning that they argue from the same set of
underlying assumptions. Our media organisation, Stears Business, eschews this approach.
There is no merit in saying we believe in any particular socio-economic principle. Instead, we believe in
permitting all inoffensive ideologies in informing our readers. We advocate the explicit use and
revelation of the underlying assumptions used in all conversations, thereby ensuring that viewers and
readers understand the assumptions guiding our discussions.
All our content is permitted to align with any inoffensive ideological position. Our duty is to provide a
platform for transparent, rigorous and coherent debate. Rather than taking a particular stance, we seek
to direct our viewers and readers’ focus to the nature of the ideological conflicts and their relevance
in the analysis and conclusions drawn.
So where others align, we enlighten.
To read more about Stears Business, read this message from our
CEO.
Support
For additional questions about subscriptions, please contact us at support@stearsng.com.
For editorial queries, contact us at stears@stearsng.com.
Publishing
What is the Writer’s Network?
The Writer’s Network generates content for our publication, Stears Business. It is a private cluster
of voluntary contributors who adhere to the strictest principles of traditional journalism. As a
member, you can expect to be held to the highest standards of analysis and knowledge.
Credibility, transparent sourcing and respect for intellectual property are strongly upheld even as
the free flow of information is encouraged.
How Do I Join the Writer’s Network?
To join the Writer’s Network, please fill in at least one of the questionnaires, indicating your
interest:
Places are currently limited on the Writer’s Network, but we will do our best to accommodate all
writers.
Feedback
As we receive a high number of articles and carry out substantial editing, we do not instantly
publish content, aim to provide feedback on within a week.
Who are the members of the Writer’s Network
Stears Business accepts writers of the highest literary standards to its Writer’s Network. Writers
must possess a strong grasp of their subject area and must be willing to engage with rigorous
intellectual analysis of their material.
Current members of the Writer’s Network come from academic or professional backgrounds in economics,
finance, law, public policy and political science.
See all members of the Writer’s Network
As we receive a high number of articles and carry out substantial editing, we do not instantly
publish content, aim to provide feedback on within a week.
Can I publish without joining the Writer’s Network?
Stears Business publishes one-off guest articles. To publish a guest article, please email stears@stearsng.com with your guest article attached.
Please note that articles from the Writer’s Network will usually take priority over guest articles,
but we will aim to respond within a week.