Delivering data on Africa’s urbanisation, public goods, and governance to inform public decisions and drive progress. Non-profit initiative of @StearsData
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Stears Open Data retweeted
2025 was an interesting year for African PE: volumes softened, value held, and strategy evolved.
Our new Private Capital Activity Report breaks down where capital concentrated, how deal structures shifted, and what this signals for 2026.
Download the full report here to learn more ➡️ stears.co/info/2025-private-…
Stears Open Data retweeted
Hate getting stuck on Third Mainland traffic every Monday?
Skip the traffic and get to Ikorodu in under 30 minutes via ferry!
OrnaMap features 66+ ferry routes, brought to you by @StearsOpenData
Move smart this week.
Check OrnaMap for more faster and cheaper routes.
Stears Open Data retweeted
📢 Dear #ActiveCitizen,
It is Local Government election season!
Now is a good time to ask your Local Government Chairman how he spent your money.
➡️ Get started with me.budgit.org
#AskQuestions
Stears Open Data retweeted
Tired of Lagos traffic? Try the water routes! Cut your commute with the first-ever map of public and private ferry routes across Lagos.
#lagosferrymap #lagosferryservice #lagosferry #ikejarecord
Stears Open Data retweeted
🗣️🗣️Dear Lagosians,
Your Local government election is 3 months away!
📌 For returning candidates? Ask how they used your LG money during their time in office.
📌 For new candidates? Ask about their plans for transparency and accountability.
Either way, you need me.budgit.org!
But if you don’t #AskQuestions on how your LG funds are being spent, your silence is endorsing waste. 🙄
Visit me.budgit.org and #AskQuestions!
Stears Open Data retweeted
Adding a station at Sandfill would also help improve ferry connectivity since there's a jetty there. Transferring to the ferry from the Civic Centre station would require an inconvenient trek over Falomo bridge.
Stears Open Data retweeted
At OrnaMap, we’re committed to making city navigation easy, accessible, and stress-free for public transport commuters. That’s why we’ve partnered with @StearsOpenData to bring real-time ferry routes straight to your fingertips.
#LagosTransport #OrnaMap #StearsOpenData
Stears Open Data retweeted
I am thrilled about this partnership because it puts ferry info in the hands of more Lagosians. To make big progress increasing awareness about the ferries, we must meet people where they are. Incorporating our ferry data into existing navigation tools is a huge win!
We’re excited to announce our partnership with @ornamapapp!🎉To make water transport in Lagos more accessible and transparent, our ferry route data is now featured on the Ornamap app.
Stears Open Data retweeted
Lagos commuters, you now have access to :
-Ferry routes
-Fares and schedules
-Step-by-step directions to terminals
This collaboration is a step forward in improving urban mobility and helping more people move efficiently across Lagos.
Download OrnaMap Today to get started.
We’re excited to announce our partnership with @ornamapapp!🎉To make water transport in Lagos more accessible and transparent, our ferry route data is now featured on the Ornamap app.
Stears Open Data retweeted
This is why it's essential for leaders to plan ahead for expansion and growth in African cities.
By 2050, 80% of the continent’s total population growth will be absorbed by urban areas. That’s millions of people moving into cities, looking for housing, jobs, and basic services.
This #urbanization will reshape everything from infrastructure and transport to governance.
Stears Open Data retweeted
Tired of Lagos Traffic? New Ferry Map Offers a Time-Saving Alternative
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Stears Open Data retweeted
Explore Lagos’ first comprehensive interactive ferry map link.stears.co/ferries
It features routes for government, private, and informal ferry services, plus terminal and ticket info.
Brought to you by @StearsOpenData
#LagosFerryMap #Transportation
Stears Open Data retweeted
Countries that prioritize regular population counts are better equipped to make informed decisions on infrastructure, healthcare, education, economic planning, and more.
These are the top African countries with the most up-to-date census data. #Africanpopulation
Stears Open Data retweeted
We had the pleasure of chatting with Emmanuel Olamide, a ferry operator in Lagos.
For him, the waterways aren’t just for scenic views—they’re a means of livelihood and a way to build relationships and connections across the city. #FerryFebruary
Stears Open Data retweeted
Through @StearsOpenData our new non-profit initiative, we have expanded democracy data Africa-wide. We also produce critical data spanning population and urbanization challenges, enabling leaders and engaged citizens to plan for Africa's growth. #OpenData #Africa #DataForGood
Since Nigeria's 2023 general elections, we have expanded our democracy data to countries across Africa. In 2025, we will publish new projects on African population growth and urbanisation. Stay tuned!
#OpenData #Africa #DataforGood
Stears Open Data retweeted
Introducing Open Data, our non-profit initiative that provides free access to insights on Africa’s urbanization, governance, and public goods. Follow @StearsOpenData to stay updated.
#OpenData #Africa #DataForGood
We’re excited to introduce Stears Open Data. Access free insights on Africa’s urbanization, governance, and public goods. Stay tuned for updates on how this initiative can benefit you.
#OpenData #Africa #DataForGood
Stears Open Data retweeted
This is the motivation behind #FerryFebruary. Lagos traffic significantly hinders the city's productivity and public health. #Lagos commuters deserve better information about alternatives that could provide a faster, more enjoyable commute.
Lagos traffic is more than just a daily headache; it’s a silent contributor to stress, air and noise pollution. Through our #FerryFebruary project, we're helping Lagosians make smarter decisions with regards to their daily commute.
Stears Open Data retweeted
I spend a lot of time on Google Maps looking up what things are around me.
Commuting in Lagos can take hours but Lagosians always find a way to make the most of it. What do you do while sitting in traffic?
Any recommendations for passing the time? Books? Podcasts? Quote this tweet with your tips! #ferryfebruary
Stears Open Data retweeted
Today, I am excited to see this project become a reality! We have a team out collecting data on all the informal/private ferries in #Lagos. The goal is to educate commuters about water transit, helping them have more enjoyable commutes and reducing road congestion #FerryFebruary
Did you know that you could spend almost 3 hours going from Ikorodu to Lekki via a bus/ private car but only 25 mins if you take the ferry?
This is why we are mapping all the ferry routes in Lagos to help commuters understand water transit in the city.
#Ferryfebruary
Stears Open Data retweeted
Will the world's oldest serving president secure an eighth term? 91-year-old Paul Biya has already served as Cameroon's president for 43 years and will likely run again in the October election.
#Cameroon #PaulBiya #AfricanDemocracy #Authoritarianism