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Ripple effects: The impact of the naira redesign on Nigeria's GDP

Ripple effects: The impact of the naira redesign on Nigeria's GDP

We dive into Nigeria's Q1'2023 GDP report to assess the naira redesign impact on the economy.

Dumebi O.

07 Jun 2023

How China lends: A look into Africa's debt profile

How China lends: A look into Africa's debt profile

A data story on Chinese loans to Africa.

Gbemisola A.

16 May 2023

The missing pieces of Nigeria's affordable housing puzzle

The missing pieces of Nigeria's affordable housing puzzle

How to solve the housing deficit in Nigeria.

Adesola A.

10 May 2023

How did the Nigerian government spend all its loans?

How did the Nigerian government spend all its loans?

Nigeria's borrowing over the last decade has grown. We assess where loans have been spent.

Gbemisola A.

08 May 2023

What the next Nigerian government needs to focus on

What the next Nigerian government needs to focus on

Historically, powerful personality clashes have a huge cost to efficient governance. Nigeria's...

Feyi F.

27 Apr 2023

The problem with Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund

The problem with Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund

A deep dive into Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund and an argument for why it needs to grow faster.

Adesola A.

19 Apr 2023

The 10 must-read articles of Q1 2023

The 10 must-read articles of Q1 2023

Highlighting some of Stears’ best work on Nigeria’s economy, business, the CBN and finance.

Jeremiah A.

07 Apr 2023

Nigeria’s new railway game plan: states take the lead

Nigeria’s new railway game plan: states take the lead

We assess the prospects of states developing rail lines in Nigeria.

Adesola A.

31 Mar 2023