Farida Adamu
Columnist - Development
Farida is a Storyteller, and Data Analyst who is passionate about helping businesses and organisations make better decisions with data.
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Columnist - Development
Farida is a Storyteller, and Data Analyst who is passionate about helping businesses and organisations make better decisions with data.
Columnist - Governance
Afolabi is interested in the intersection between politicking and governance in Nigeria.
Columnist - Economy
Akin is a Consultant and Writer with a background in Development Economics. He previously worked at Ventures Africa.
Columnist - Development
Adedayo is a macroeconomic and equity analyst. Joachim is an experienced media professional with governance experience.
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.
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.
Columnist - Economy
Chuba is an Economist, Data analyst, and the co-founder of Future Africa - which invests in African startups
Columnist - None
The Stears Insights Team is responsible for the ideation and creation of Stears Data Solutions.
Columnist - Economy
The Stears Insights Team is responsible for producing Stears' analysis.
Columnist - Development
Stephanie Itimi is a policy advisor, business strategist, and a visual curator who is passionate about data-driven policymaking and economic development.
Columnist - Economy
Ebehi is an avid reader seeking insights in unexpected places. She holds a PhD in Economics
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.
Columnist - Development
Amarachi is a Research Analyst. She interested in the intersection between behavioral economics and health, and economic development.
Columnist - Economy
Dr Temitope Oshikoya has a background in economics, finance, and law. He is also the co-author of Frontier Capital Markets and Investment Banking.
Columnist - None
Aisha is trying to figure out how to tell as many impact stories as possible in different forms.
Columnist - Economy
Martha is a graduate of Development Economics and International Cooperation. She enjoys researching topics in development, sociology, and religion.
Editor - Economy
Fadekemi is the Head of Insights at Stears.
Writer - Economy
Stephannie is a consultant at Stears Data. She is passionate about poverty alleviation, governance and African economic prosperity.
Editor - Economy
Tokunbo is a Senior Economist. He is passionate about monetary economics and cryptocurrency.
Editor - Economy
Gbemisola is a Senior development analyst at Stears.
Writer - Economy
Nkiru is a Consultant.
Writer - Economy
Jennifer is an Energy Economist. She is passionate about renewable energy and cleantech.
Editor - Economy
Khadijat is an Economics graduate with research interests in development economics and public policy.
Writer - Economy
Pekun is an Investment Banker with a focus on infrastructure financing in Nigeria
Writer - Economy
Soala is an Economist. He is passionate about development, political economy, economic history and almost anything Africa-related.
Editor - Economy
Michael is the Head of Intelligence. He previously served as the Chief Economist at Vetiva Capital
Writer - Economy
Nnamdi is a Senior Digital Economy Analyst at Stears. He has dual degrees in Economics and has experience in development advisory. He is interested in Technology, Public Policy, and Economic Development.
Writer - Economy
Anselem kadiri holds a B.Sc in Economics and Statistics. An Entrepreneur by day and a writer by night.
Writer - Economy
Wale Lawal is a management consultant at KPMG and the Editor of The Republic: A Journal of Nigerian Affairs.
Writer - Economy
Carl is a Junior Analyst at Stears. He has experience in financial advisory and research and is passionate about finance.
Writer - Economy
Abieyuwa is a Senior Associate in Stears Data. She is a consultant who has advised clients across Banking, Telecoms and Consumer Goods.
Writer - Economy
Ugonna is an accredited lawyer of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Writer - Economy
Nwamaka is a Doctorate candidate at the University of Oxford who researches industrialisation, innovation and technology.
Writer - Economy
Olatunde is passionate about energy economics and previously worked as an economic research analyst.
Editor - Economy
Dumebi Oluwole, a Senior Economics Analyst at Stears, excels in economic research and analysis. She's an expert in macroeconomy, consumer goods, and commodities. Dumebi's insightful reports on the macroeconomic environment and consumer landscape span Nigeria, Kenya, and other African markets.
Writer - Economy
Solamipe is currently studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Bristol.
Writer - Economy
Oluseun Onigbinde is the co-founder and Director of BudgIT, Nigeria’s civic organization.
Writer - Economy
Kelenna is an Investment Banker with an MSc in Finance from the LSE.
Writer - Economy
Desola is a trained economist who currently works in digital banking & innovation.
Writer - Economy
Ife is a Business Consultant and graduate of the LSE. She is very passionate about African Development.
Writer - Economy
Aisha is trying to figure out how to tell as many impact stories as possible in different forms.
Writer - Economy
Amidat is a Stears Business intern. She studied computer science at Lagos State University.
Writer - Economy
Merlin completed her BA in Economics at the University of Alberta, where she focused on resource economics, environmental valuation and development.
Writer - Economy
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Editor - Finance
COO of Stears.
Writer - Finance
Derin is an innovation expert trying to understand how businesses scale, given the constraints in Nigeria.
Writer - Finance
Toye is a Management consultant with a Finance leaning and a keen interest in Economics. Focus is on emerging markets with a bias for Africa, especifically Nigeria.
Editor - Finance
Adesola is the Insights Associate Manager at Stears.
Writer - Finance
Fikayo Akeredolu is a finance and policy analyst at Development Reimagined. She is studying for a PhD in Politics & International Relations at Oxford. She has experience in financial products from Bloomberg LP, Stears and Thomson Reuters. She is also a Schwarzman Scholar.
Writer - Finance
Nchedolisa Akuma, Senior FinTech Analyst, advised Interswitch and led Nigeria's social commerce research. Specialising in payments, SME banking, and digital regulations, she's authored pivotal reports on the financial landscape in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa.
Editor - Finance
Anne-Marie is the Creative Industries Analyst at Stears Business. She holds a First Class degree in Business Administration, with experience in management consulting and the creative industry. She is passionate about all things fashion in Africa.
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.
Writer - Finance
Adedayo is an investment analyst with experience in macroeconomic and equity research. He is interested in growth stories of emerging markets.
Writer - Finance
Tobi Fakorede is a finance professional with an Economics background. She loves everything Finance, Economics and Psychology
Writer - Finance
Osato is the CEO of Enej Insights. He was an analyst at Stears Business focusing on the Banking, Energy and Telecoms sectors.
Writer - Finance
Abubakar is a Technology Analyst at Stears Business covering e-Commerce, Innovation Ecosystem, Transport & Logistics.
Writer - Finance
Born, bred, and buttered in Kampala, Jonathan is a data journalist who has a background as an entrepreneur. He is passionate about the African startup ecosystem with a bias for venture capital.
Writer - Finance
Beryl, a Financial Services Analyst at Stears, shines in market research and analysis across sectors. With over five years in management consulting, she's adept at assessing financial health, risk, and opportunities in organisations.
Writer - Finance
Fisayo is a trained multimedia journalist. She was an analyst at Stears focusing on the Entertainment, Travel, Hospitality, Fashion, Retail and Real Estate sectors.
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
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.
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.
Writer - Finance
Ogbemi is an Operations Analyst at Morningstar, an investment research and investment management firm headquartered in Chicago,
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.
Writer - Finance
Rilwan is a lawyer at Olaniwun Ajayi LP. His interests span technology, finance & IP. He is also very passionate about the African continent, nation building & helping people and businesses thrive.
Writer - Governance
Afolabi holds a BA in International Relations from QMUL. He has a focus on Foreign Policy and Public Administration
Writer - Governance
Mitchell practices law with Olaniwun Ajayi LP, a commercial law firm in Lagos. He is a keen African history enthusiast.
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.
Writer - Governance
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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.
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.
Writer - Governance
Afiola is a tech entrepreneur and consultant. He is interested sports, travel and digital tech for international development.
Writer - Governance
Chukwuka is a Risk Advisory and Compliance Consultant, interested in the hand-shake between Governance and Communications.
Writer - Governance
Tobiloba is passionate about developmental issues in Africa and how the continent can be transformed through viable public policy initiatives.
Writer - Governance
Yusuf is a graduate of Political Science from the University Of Ilorin, Kwara. He is the governance analyst at Stears.
Writer - Governance
CEO at Stears
Writer - Governance
Mayowa is a lawyer and Co-Founder of Culture Custodian.com. He currently serves as the Director of Communications for Youth Party.
Writer - Governance
Ugochukwu a graduate of International Relations from Covenant University. He currently works in Healthcare.
Writer - Governance
Joachim MacEbong, a Senior Governance Analyst at Stears, is a government relations and geopolitical risk professional. He has advised political campaigns and private sector players on various aspects of Nigeria's political, policy and economic climate.
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.
Writer - Governance
Moni is a current law student with interest in Governance, Development and Economics. She holds a B.A from Princeton University, spent two years working in Investment Banking, and is now studying for a law degree at the University of Cambridge
Writer - Governance
Catherine is a strategic communications specialist and researcher. She's interested in the political economy of almost everything, most especially of communications.
Writer - Governance
Mustafa is an Anti-Fraud Professional with interest in socio-economic cum political issues.