Akinkunmi Akingbade
Columnist - Economy
Akin is a Freelance Consultant and Writer with a background in Development Economics. He previously worked at Ventures Africa.
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Editorial Board
Columnist - Economy
The Editorial is the purest expression of Stears' peculiar editorial stance. It analyses issues, drawing on theory and empirics to outline the competing assumptions for issues; each time drawing conclusions that can be elicited, so as to give a comprehensive yet indefinite picture.
Mma Amara Ekeruche
Columnist - Economy
Amara works as a Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA). She holds a BA (first class) in Economics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana and an MSc in Economic Policy from University College London.
Chuba Ezekwesili
Columnist - Economy
Chuba is an economist, a data analyst, and the co-founder of Akanka - a global design studio.
Stephanie Itimi
Columnist - Development
Stephanie Itimi is a policy advisor, business strategist, and a visual curator who is passionate about data-driven policymaking and economic development.
Ebehi Iyoha
Columnist - Economy
Ebehi is an avid reader seeking insights in unexpected places. Her research interests include economic development, political economy and trade.
Tobi Jaiyesimi
Columnist - Economy
Tobi is a political economist and Founder of The Book Banque. An advocate for good governance and a culture enthusiast, Tobi constantly works towards increasing youth engagement, rewriting narratives and challenging the normative in Nigeria.
Noelle Okwedy
Columnist - Economy
Noelle is a data analyst and financial economics with econometrics graduate with a keen interest in African development.
Aisha-Nana Salaudeen
Columnist - None
Aisha is trying to figure out how to tell as many impact stories as possible in different forms.
Martha Sambe
Columnist - Economy
Martha is a graduate of Development Economics and International Cooperation from the University of Rome, Tor Vergata. She enjoys writing and researching topics in development, sociology, and religion.
Economy
Fadekemi Abiru
Writer - Economy
Fadekemi holds a BSc in Economics, as well as an MSc. in African Development. Following her experience as a research analyst for Agusto&Co., Fadekemi's area of focus is institutional reform for development projects.
Stephannie Adinde
Writer - Economy
Stephannie holds a first class degree in Economics and politics. She is also completing a Masters in Emerging Economies and International Development at King’s College London. Passionate about poverty alleviation, female empowerment, governance and the economic prosperity of African nations.
Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Jr.
Editor - Economy
Tokunbo is an Economics Editor and a public sector economist. He also holds a BSc (Bristol) and MSc in Economics from the LSE. He previously worked at Barclays and First Bank, and he has a strong interest in monetary economics and central banking.
Nkiru Anizoba
Writer - Economy
Nkiru is a Consultant.
Pekun Bakare
Writer - Economy
Pekun is an Investment Banker with a focus on infrastructure financing in Nigeria
Michael Famoroti
Editor - Economy
Part-time philosopher. Full-time economist. Editor-in-Chief
Anselem Kadiri
Writer - Economy
Anselem kadiri holds a B.Sc in Economics and Statistics. An Entrepreneur by day and a writer by night.
Wale Lawal
Writer - Economy
Wale Lawal is a management consultant at KPMG and the Editor of The Republic: A Journal of Nigerian Affairs.
Nwamaka Ogbonna
Writer - Economy
Recognised by the British Council as one of the 50 emerging Policy leaders from across the world, Nwamaka shares her policy views on ogbonnanwamaka.com. She holds a first class degree in Economics and a Masters in Development Management from the London School of Economics (LSE).
Olatunde Okeowo
Writer - Economy
Olatunde is a research economist who double-majored in Mechanical Engineering and Economics at Northwestern University.
Keleenna Onyeaka
Writer - Economy
MSc Finance from LSE with Investment banking experience at FBN Capital and Credit Suisse
Desola Ososami
Writer - Economy
None
Aisha Salaudeen
Editor - Economy
Aisha is trying to figure out how to tell as many impact stories as possible in different forms.
Stears Talk
Editor - Economy
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Merlin Uwalaka
Writer - Economy
Merlin is a currently a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of Alberta. She completed her BA in Economics at the University of Alberta, where she honed her skills in resource economics, environmental valuation and development economics.
Kitan Williams
Writer - Economy
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Finance
Derin Adebayo
Writer - Finance
Derin is trying to figure out what works, what doesn't and why, in the business of technology and innovation. Ex Hotels.ng and CcHUB.
Toye Adedapo
Writer - Finance
Management consultant with a Finance leaning and a keen interest in Economics. Focus is on emerging markets with a bias for Africa, especifically Nigeria.
Omotola Ariyo
Writer - Finance
Omotola is Secretary for the American Bar Association’s Taskforce on Financial Engineering for Economic Development, a group of experts assisting emerging economies in creating capital markets. In this capacity, he hosted the Nigerian Structured Products Summit in 2017.
Tobi Fakorede
Writer - Finance
Tobi Fakorede is a finance professional with an Economics background. She loves everything Finance, Economics and Psychology
Somto Okeke
Writer - Finance
Somto is a Research & Strategy Analyst in an Investment Banking firm. He specializes in global macroeconomic and fixed income research with a focus on EMEA countries. He is also keen on interpreting and implementing his findings into Economic Policy, Business Development and Investment Strategy
Korede Ologun
Writer - Finance
Korede is an investment banker with experience in research, debt and equity markets, and trade/project finance. He is passionate about discussing and addressing issues in finance and economic policy across borders.
Bayo Owolabi
Writer - Finance
Bayo is an engineer with broad business experience across a variety of industries including banking, manufacturing, and oil and gas. Passionate about the arts, politics, and the economy.
Ogbemi Rewane
Writer - Finance
Ogbemi is an Operations Analyst at Morningstar, an investment research and investment management firm headquartered in Chicago,
Olanrewaju Rufai
Writer - Finance
'Lanre holds a first class degree in Management and Masters degrees in Management and Finance. A Finance and Strategy Analyst by profession, he is passionate about finance and governance.
Abdul Zakariya-Abdulrahim
Editor - Finance
Felix, qui potest rerum cognoscere causas
Governance
Afolabi Adekaiyaoja
Editor - Governance
Afolabi is a Governance Editor, holds a BA in IR from QMUL and is studying towards an MSc in African Politics at SOAS. He recently completed a Year Here Social Innovation Fellowship and an Internship at the United Nations. He has a focus on Foreign Policy and Public Administration
Uwa Mitchell Aghatise
Writer - Governance
Mitchell practices law with Olaniwun Ajayi LP, a commercial law firm in Lagos. He is a keen African history enthusiast.
Forri Banu
Writer - Governance
Forri is a lawyer with a keen interest in governance, constitutional reform and the evolution of the nation-state through history and practical application.
Omaye Bello
Writer - Governance
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Kenneth Chijioke-Keme
Writer - Governance
Kenneth holds an LLB from the University of Buckingham, and has worked as a Regulatory Analyst in London, and interned at notable Law Firms in Nigeria.
Arthur Etim
Writer - Governance
Arthur is a patriot geared towards fulfilling the "the Nigerian Promise". He is equally a lawyer practicing at a fully serviced commercial Law Firm in Lagos.
Afiola Etomi
Writer - Governance
Afiola is a Management Consultant, self-professed politico and co-founder of Pally.
Chukwuka Ezeh
Writer - Governance
Chukwuka is a Risk Consultant in a Professional Services firm, specializing in Compliance & Assurance services of Financial and Non-financial Institutions in Nigeria.
Tobiloba Fadesere
Writer - Governance
Tobiloba Fadesere is a Management Consultant based in Lagos Nigeria. He is passionate about developmental issues in Africa and how the continent can be transformed through viable public policy initiatives.
Timeyin Preston Ideh
Editor - Governance
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
Oluwamayowa Idowu
Writer - Governance
Oluwamayowa is Editor and Co-Founder of Culture Custodian.com and holds a deep interest in the creative economy and political communications. He is a Trained Lawyer.
Ugochukwu Iwuchukwu
Writer - Governance
Ugochukwu a graduate of International Relations from Covenant University. He is interested in reading and writing stories of political natures.
Joachim MacEbong
Writer - Governance
Joachim is a graduate of Media and Communication from Pan-Atlantic University's School of Media and Communication, Lagos. He has interests in and writes about a wide range of topics including media, governance, sport, technology and politics.
Tomisin Ogunsanya
Writer - Governance
Tomisin is a student with an interest in governance and diplomacy. He graduated from Emory University with a degree in Political Science and Economics, and is now undertaking his MSc at the London School of Economics. He has also interned at top global firms such as BCG and Accenture.
Catherine Omeresan Sutherland
Writer - Governance
Catherine is a communications, research and development consultant and Co-Founder of Envision Hub, a lagos-based social regeneration consultancy. She is currently working as a consultant for Econet Media Nigeria.
Mustafa Yusuf-Adebola
Writer - Governance
Mustafa is an Anti-Fraud Professional with interest in socio-economic cum political issues.