Anthony Osae-brown

About

Bureau Chief Bloomberg, Nigeria. Coordinate Bloomberg’s reporting from Africa’s largest economy. Was editor BusinessDay until December 31, 2018. I am a financial journalist and communication professional with over 17 years experience writing about economic and financial issues in Nigeria, as well as working in the communication departments of leading banks. I have a deep understanding of business and the economy. Besides BusinessDay, where I started my journalism career, I have also worked as a stringer for Mergermarket (formerly, the Financial Intelligence news service of the Financial Times). I was also a regular paid commentator on economic issues for BBC World Service. I am regularly consulted by foreign firms conducting due diligence on Nigerian companies or individuals seeking a perspective on economic issues concerning Nigeria and West Africa. As a communication professional that has worked with leading banks, I have used my strong writing skills to shape the brand perception and reputation of some of Nigeria’s leading banks, resulting in significant improvement in product sales. I am well versed in financial communication, as well as financial and economic analysis. I have a first degree in Finance from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria and a Masters of Science degree in Financial Journalism (with Distinction) from the University of Stirling, Scotland.I am the author of three different books, including; “Understanding the Nigerian Financial System for Senior Secondary Schools”, “The Secret of How Dangoma Became a Billionaire,” and “Smart Investment Tips for Retail Investors” has also won several awards in journalism, including; Best Business News, Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards (DABRA) 2011 and Citi Journalistic Excellence Awards in 2011.