Editorial Board
Columnist - Economy
Stears Editorial Board
The Writer's Network
A private cluster of contributors
Columnists
Chuba Ezekwesili
Columnist - Economy
Chuba is a Masters Student at Yale University, Research Associate with Impact Matters and Co-Founder of Akanka.
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.
Laila Johnson-Salami
Columnist - Economy
Nigerian Youth Ambassador, Girl Rising Ambassador, Commonwealth Youth Correspondent, Writer, Public Speaker, Founder of Our Vision NG & the We Rise Initiative
Martha Sambe
Columnist - Economy
Martha is a graduate of Development Economics and International Cooperation. She enjoys writing and researching topics in development. Currently, Martha works with the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at American University of Nigeria.
Economy
Fadekemi Abiru
Writer - Economy
Fadekemi holds a BSc in Economics and is currently an MSc. Candidate at the London School of Economics. Following her experience as a research analyst for Agusto&Co., Fadekemi's area of focus is public policy.
Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Jr.
Writer - Economy
Tokunbo holds a BSc degree in Economics and is currently an MSc Economics candidate at the LSE. With previous internships at Barclays and First Bank, Tokunbo is interested in monetary economics and central banking.
Nkiru Anizoba
Writer - Economy
Nkiru is a Consultant.
Pekun Bakare
Writer - Economy
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Anselem Kadiri
Writer - Economy
Anselem kadiri is a student of Economics, a Digital Entrepreneur and blogs at Naija Economics
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
Nwamaka works as a Research Analyst in Lagos and blogs at ogbonnanwamaka.com
Kitan Williams
Writer - Economy
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Finance
Derin Adebayo
Writer - Finance
Derin is a data analyst with a passion for staring at numbers until he can spot trends or insights.
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 interested in the interaction between law and financial markets. This is comprised of international financial regulation, the negotiation of financial instruments and disputes involving derivatives and structured products.
Tobi Fakorede
Writer - Finance
Tobi Fakorede has a degree in Financial Economics and currently has a Financial Advisory role at a Financial Services firm in Canada. Tobi is currently working towards her CFA Level II certification.
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
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 B.Sc in Management and is currently a CEMS MiM candidate at the University of Cologne/University College Dublin, majoring in International Management and Finance. He is passionate about finance, tech and governance.
Governance
Afolabi Adekaiyaoja
Writer - Governance
Afolabi holds a BA in International Relations. His interests are in Domestic and Foreign Policy and the relationships between the arms of government. He is currently a Trustee Advisor at the LIMUN Foundation
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.
Omaye Bello
Writer - Governance
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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.
Timeyin Preston Ideh
Writer - Governance
'We shall stand on principle, or we shall not stand at all'. Governance Editor.
Oluwamayowa Idowu
Writer - Governance
Trained as a Lawyer. Oluwamayowa is Editor and Co-Founder of Culture Custodian.com and holds a deep interest in the creative economy and political communications.
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 Senior Legislative Aide in the Office of the President of the Senate.
Mustafa Yusuf-Adebola
Writer - Governance
Mustafa is an Anti-Fraud Professional with interest in socio-economic cum political issues.