Economic Analyst
Dumebi is an economist with a background in development and macro economics. She is passionate about economic development issues and the macroeconomy.
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11 SEP 2023We assess Kenya's inflation trend with a focus on foods, fuels and transport, highlighting why prices could keep falling.
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29 AUG 2023Kenya’s VAT, PAYE and housing levy recently changed. Are they progressive enough to sustain consumption?
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18 AUG 2023The naira has been fluctuating. We assess how the recent foreign exchange reforms impact the currency's value.
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11 AUG 2023We assess the impact of Kenya's latest MPC decision on businesses and consumers.
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08 AUG 2023Stears analyses the long-term consumer spending outlook for the Nigerian economy.
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27 JUL 2023Can ₦8,000 cash transfers boost consumer spending in Nigeria?
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13 JUL 2023Recent reforms point to harder living situations in Nigeria, increasing poverty and lower consumer demand.
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04 JUL 2023We unpack Asia's 1997 financial crisis unveiling lessons for Nigeria as it tries to woo foreign investors with FX reforms.
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20 JUN 2023This deep dive assesses how Nigeria's exchange rate reform will impact FMCG companies and everyday consumers.
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07 JUN 2023We dive into Nigeria's Q1'2023 GDP report to assess the naira redesign impact on the economy.
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24 MAY 2023We explain and assess the implications of Nigeria's new unemployment methodology.
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18 MAY 2023We take a predictive look into what the future holds for Nigeria's FMCGs.
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05 MAY 2023After food, Nigerians spend the most on transportation. We assess how transport costs have grown and the likelihood of further increases.
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17 APR 2023Africa's “big four” countries have had it tough in recent years. We unpack how the current global headwinds are impacting their economic growth.
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06 APR 2023A deep dive into Nigeria's export potential using special economic zones (SEZs).
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15 MAR 2023Increasing exports has a positive multiplier effect on the economy as it boosts government revenue, investments, and consumption levels.
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07 MAR 2023The cost of strikes to Nigeria's aviation sector.
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02 FEB 2023Using WEF data, we assess Nigeria's 2023 risk factors for investors.
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24 JAN 2023Three key themes define Nigeria's 2023 budget.
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09 JAN 2023Nobody knows how many Nigerians there are and that's a problem
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08 DEC 2022How Tinubu’s vision for agriculture differs from Buhari’s.
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28 NOV 2022We explain what Nigeria Air's deal with Ethiopian Airlines means for Nigeria's aviation sector.
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14 NOV 2022We look at the policy choices that Nigerian policymakers need to focus on
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03 NOV 2022Assessing how flooding will worsen food insecurity—rising food prices and shortages—in Nigeria.
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26 OCT 2022A look into Nigeria’s economic future through the IMF’s eyes.
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14 JUL 2022People are finding it increasingly difficult to survive with fast-rising and high prices.
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04 JUL 2022The Russian-Ukraine war is not all to blame for Nigeria’s bread price problem. Domestic issues like forex illiquidity are contributing factors.
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21 JUN 2022A look into consumers' experiences with rising prices across industries in Nigeria.
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15 JUN 2022Nigeria's state governments need to stop their over-reliance on federal allocations.
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02 JUN 2022The airline industry is crucial for the global economy, but is it good business?
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25 MAY 2022We unpack the reasons and potential impacts of JP Morgan's decision to reclassify Nigeria bonds
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10 MAY 2022We look at how Indonesia's export ban on palm oil affects Nigerian households
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26 APR 2022We unpack the benefits of belonging to a cocoa cartel for Nigeria