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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.

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.

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

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.

Mitchell Aghatise

Writer - Governance

Mitchell practices law with Olaniwun Ajayi LP, a commercial law firm in Lagos. He is a keen African history enthusiast.

Nkiru Anizoba

Writer - Economy

Nkiru is a Consultant.

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.

Pekun Bakare

Writer - Economy

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Omaye Bello

Writer - Governance

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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 Risk Compliance & Assurance services of Financial and non-financial Institutions in Nigeria.

Chuba Ezekwesili

Columnist - Economy

Chuba is a Masters Student at Yale University, Research Associate with Impact Matters and Co-Founder of Akanka.

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.

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.

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

Anselem Kadiri

Writer - Economy

Anselem is a student of Economics and Statistics, Anselem Kadiri is a digital marketing enthusiast, Entrepreneur and Founder of Naija Economics blog.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kitan Williams

Writer - Economy

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Mustafa Yusuf-Adebola

Writer - Governance

Mustafa is an Anti-Fraud Professional with interest in socio-economic cum political issues.

The Writer's Network

Fadekemi Abiru

Derin Adebayo

Toye Adedapo

Afolabi Adekaiyaoja

Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Jr.

Mitchell Aghatise

Nkiru Anizoba

Omotola Ariyo

Pekun Bakare

Omaye Bello

Afiola Etomi

Chukwuka Ezeh

Chuba Ezekwesili

Tobi Fakorede

Timeyin Preston Ideh

Oluwamayowa Idowu

Ebehi Iyoha

Tobi Jaiyesimi

Laila Johnson-Salami

Anselem Kadiri

Wale Lawal

Nwamaka Ogbonna

Somto Okeke

Bayo Owolabi

Ogbemi Rewane

Olanrewaju Rufai

Martha Sambe

Catherine Omeresan Sutherland

Kitan Williams

Mustafa Yusuf-Adebola