Stephannie Adinde
Economist
Bio
Stephannie holds a first class degree in Economics and Politics and a Masters in Emerging Economies and International Development from King’s College London. Passionate about poverty alleviation, female empowerment, governance and the economic prosperity of African nations.
DEVELOPMENT - 01 JUL 2019
Nigeria's ethnic diversity can harm economic growth
This article explores the consequences of ethnic diversity on Nigeria's development
ECONOMY - 23 APR 2019
Nigeria's oil curse perpetuates patriarchy
This article explores how the presence of oil has propelled the problem of patriarchy in Nigeria
ECONOMY - 04 MAR 2019
Excess Crude Account: the oil fund paying for Nigerian elections
This article explores how the Nigerian government has diverged oil savings to fund national elections
ECONOMY - 15 FEB 2019
Behind Bars - Prison Reform in Nigeria
Nigeria's current prison system is extremely dysfunctional and in a dire need of reform
ECONOMY - 12 DEC 2018
Nigeria’s Skin-Bleaching Epidemic
Skin-bleaching has become a way of life for many Nigerians, with huge health, social and economic costs.
ECONOMY - 01 NOV 2018
Poverty in the Midst of Plenty
This article explores how population growth is perpetuating poverty in Nigeria and Africa as a whole
ECONOMY - 04 OCT 2018
Policy Inconsistency in Nigeria
This article explores the implications of policy inconsistency and discontinuity in Nigeria
ECONOMY - 03 SEP 2018
NYSC has overstayed its welcome
NYSC is a failed relic and Nigeria ought to free its youth from the burden of the scheme.
ECONOMY - 17 JUL 2018
Welcome to the poverty capital of Nigeria
We analyse the significant North-South poverty divide in Nigeria.