Liberia’s GDP could be 45.3% higher if women had similar political, social and economic opportunities as men
Liberia’s GDP could be 45.3% higher if women had similar political, social and economic opportunities as men, the World Bank is reporting. In ...
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Mnangagwa calls for innovative, green investment strategies to foster Africa’s economic growth
For African countries to benefit from the transition to sustainable green economies, which is estimated to generate $3 trillion by 2030, innovative instruments ...
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Patrick Achi, former Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, goes to Harvard
Patrick Achi, Prime Minister and Head of Government of Côte d’Ivoire from March 2021 to October 2023, is being welcomed as Senior Fellow of ...
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Country Risk Atlas: Nigeria’s economy expected to grow by 3% in 2024
The first edition of Allianz Trade’s Country Risk Atlas assesses the economic, political and ESG factors influencing non-payment risk for companies in 84 ...
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Africa dominates world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024 — says African Development Bank
Report forecasts stronger growth for Africa in 2024, outpacing projected global average. Continent is second-fastest-growing region after Asia. Africa will account for eleven ...
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Nigeria Health Watch partners NNHEA to launch ‘Prevent Epidemics Journalism Award’
Nigeria Health Watch, a not-for-profit health communication and advocacy organisation is partnering with the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA), renowned for its recognition ...
Mnangagwa calls for innovative, green investment strategies to foster Africa’s economic growth
For African countries to benefit from the transition to sustainable green economies, which is estimated to generate $3 trillion by 2030, innovative instruments ...
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Counter-terrorism: Nigeria needs strategy overhaul
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE As of today, the basic problem with Nigeria on the war against terrorism is that she is following a defective ...
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Tinubu and the creation of a new society
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria is at a critical juncture; and in such a context, it is “cometh the moment, cometh the man”. For ...
Business
Country Risk Atlas: Nigeria’s economy expected to grow by 3% in 2024
The first edition of Allianz Trade’s Country Risk Atlas assesses the economic, political and ESG factors influencing non-payment risk for companies in 84 ...
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Ekiti: Time to silence the guns (1)
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Thank God Ekiti school children and their teachers who were kidnapped on Monday, January 29, 2024, have now been released ...
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Allianz Risk Barometer: Businesses in Ghana are concerned about the economy
Allianz Risk Barometer: Businesses in Ghana are concerned about the economy Data breaches, attacks on critical infrastructure or physical assets and increased ransomware ...
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Decoding the 21 Plateau State Legislatures Case: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Legal Finality and Fairness
Professor Elias Nankap Lamle, a distinguished social and cultural anthropologist with a multi-disciplinary background, has undertaken an insightful analysis of the case involving ...
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SA’s ICJ Action — the Critical Problem of a Populist Foreign Policy
By Ray Hartley, esearch Director, The Brenthurst Foundation and Greg Mills Greg Mills, Director, The Brenthurst Foundation South Africa’s action at the International ...
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2024: Let’s pray for Nigeria!
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Since Nigeria is a star gold medal winner in prayers and celebrated spirituality, I think this intervention should be a ...
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Aiyedatiwa! Ondo State and the politics of ascension
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu is dead! May God repose his soul! Since nature abhors a vacuum, his Deputy, ...
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Strategic direction for the South-East in the next five years
By Chidorum Nwakanma – The Public Sphere If you are from Abia State, you are likely familiar with and love Ofe Ukazi. You ...
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Mnangagwa calls for innovative, green investment strategies to foster Africa’s economic growth
For African countries to benefit from the transition to sustainable green economies, which is estimated to generate $3 trillion by 2030, innovative instruments ...
Business
African Development Bank grants $7m facility to Access Bank DR Congo to support local SMEs
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility grant to Access Bank ...
Business
Country Risk Atlas: Nigeria’s economy expected to grow by 3% in 2024
The first edition of Allianz Trade’s Country Risk Atlas assesses the economic, political and ESG factors influencing non-payment risk for companies in 84 ...
Business
AGF and Vista Group Holding partner to boost SME, Women-led businesses in West Africa
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance for small and ...
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Africa Visa Openness Index 2023: Continent makes progress to boost regional integration
Progress in visa openness in Africa eases cross border travel, boost trade, investment and regional integration -AfDB Rwanda becomes latest African country to ...