Are Nigerians unemployed or underemployed?
The discussion about unemployment in political debates around the world has finally landed in Nigeria. A lot of this was seen in the run-up to the 2015 presidential elections, with a considerable part...
View ArticleKenya hoping to lure American investments with Obama’s visit
Within a few months, two of the most important political figures would have visited the East African state—Secretary of State John Kerry was welcomed a few weeks ago, while the country is bracing up...
View ArticleHas the creation of Nigeria’s communications ministry enhanced its ICT...
At the recent celebration of the 150th International Telecommunication Union (ITU) anniversary in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications Technology, Omobola Johnson, revealed that the country now...
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West Africa’s weirdest market
renowned for some of the most beautiful tourist destinations and historic landmarks, is also home to quite a number of bizarre spots, one of which can be found in Togo’s capital city, Lomé. Togo’s...
View ArticleGhana to promote renewable energy agenda as electricity crisis deepens
Once revered as West Africa’s most stable power providing nation, Ghana’s has been quick to rid itself of all envy by plunging a significant portion of its citizen into darkness, a situation that has...
View ArticleJohn Kerry’s attendance of Buhari’s inauguration shows US is taking Africa...
Since the U.S-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington last year, the United States has taken a renewed interest in Africa, possibly as a competitive response to China’s dominance. This year alone, Africa...
View ArticleTunisian President meets American investors amid declining industrial activities
Last Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker arranged a meeting between the Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, government officials, and American business leaders. The meeting would go on...
View ArticleAn integrated Africa will require effective cross-border payment solutions
Over the last five years, Africa’s geographic regions have made integration a priority, and most have recorded successes already—East Africa being the most glaring of them. However, further success at...
View ArticleCould Ifeanyi Ubah’s decision to release fuel put an end to crisis?
On Sunday, Ifeanyi Ubah, the Chairman of Capital Oil, offered a late press conference that could change the dynamics of the fuel crisis that has crippled economic activities over the last month and...
View ArticleBotswana and Namibia clash over elephant poaching
A diplomatic row has erupted between Southern African neighbours, Namibia and Botswana, after Botswana border patrol soldiers shot and killed three Namibian elephant poachers. Last week, Botswana...
View ArticleAfrica to receive $33bn via mobile money this year
money has become an African phenomenon. The continent continues to lead the rest of the world in the adoption and usage of the payment technology. This progress is expected to attain a new leap...
View ArticleTime for government to translate SME talk into action
I’m passionate about small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) because the business I co-founded – now part of Sage plc – started as one and because our business today is about helping SMEs to grow and...
View ArticleDomestic Resource Mobilization is Key to Ending Africa’s Financial Woes
Once again, the philosophy of resourcefulness has been flagged as the way forward for alleviating Africa’s financing challenges. At the ongoing 50th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank...
View ArticleAdesina Credits Okonjo-Iweala, Jonathan, and Buhari for his success
Africa Development Bank President Elect Akinwumi Adesina has credited former Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former President Goodluck...
View ArticleIncreased Chinese migration is helping Mauritius build a multi billion-dollar...
Like most other islands, Mauritius lacks the natural resources and population to generate sustainable revenue. Tourism, therefore, has become a critical source of foreign exchange for the Indian Ocean...
View ArticleHow African economies withstood the global shocks of 2014
In 2014, African economies saw higher average growth rates, despite having to contend with a number of socio-challenges, including a global oil crisis, Ebola, and political tensions. According to the...
View ArticleMTN wage strike, another catastrophe?
Despite MTN’s attempt at negotiating, the workers strike which began on the 21st of May 2015 in Fairland, Johannesburg, is still ongoing. The striking workers—led by the Communication Workers Union...
View ArticleCan Eskom fulfil its plan to Keep South Africans warm this winter?
If the words of Acting CEO of Eskom, Brian Molefe, are anything to go by, South Africans will be enjoying uninterrupted power supply this winter. The troubled utility company has been in turmoil since...
View ArticleThese five themes will dominate discussions at the World Economic Forum on...
Since 1990, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has held special annual conferences for the purpose of discussing Africa, and its challenges. Beginning today, a three-day session of the WEF on Africa would,...
View ArticleBank of Kigali named East Africa’s best bank
At the recent Africa Bank Awards 2015 in Abidjan, the Bank of Kigali (BK) was adjudged the best regional bank in East Africa after votes were cast. Over the course of its near 5 decade history, the...
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