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 ...
African News
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Economic Outlook for 2025 weighed down by fragmentation, debt and political uncertainty
The global economy is set to face significant challenges in 2025, with 56% of chief economists surveyed expecting conditions to weaken, according to ...
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Dangote Cement, FBNHoldings, others Lift Equity Market by N53bn
The equity market rebounded on Thursday from its previous session’s loss, gaining N53 billion. Investor interest in key stocks such as Dangote Cement, ...
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IFAD President calls on leaders at Davos to focus on reducing inequalities and driving growth and stability
As the world grapples with a perfect storm of climate change, conflicts, economic uncertainties, Alvaro Lario, President of the UN’s International Fund for ...
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Global cooperation at a crossroads: Possibility amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global cooperation, showing a world grappling with heightened ...
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U.S. Senator Shaheen calls for accountability and global action following genocide determination in Sudan
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement following the Biden administration’ Darfurs declaration ...
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is Financial Institution of the Year at African Sustainability Awards
In a landmark achievement, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been recognized as the Financial Institution of the Year – ...
People & Politics
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Lessons from Ghana
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria’s self-proclaimed status as the ‘Giant of Africa’ is being questioned once again, and a recent example from Ghana highlights ...
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Economic Outlook for 2025 weighed down by fragmentation, debt and political uncertainty
The global economy is set to face significant challenges in 2025, with 56% of chief economists surveyed expecting conditions to weaken, according to ...
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Tax Reform Bills and the economic outlook for 2025
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE The Year 2024 has been flogged to death! With 2025 now underway, it’s clear that this year will be crucial ...
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Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (2)
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE For those who care to know, the July 16, 2022 event marked a political Armageddon for some individuals in Osun ...
Education
Victor Moore Foundation: Nurturing dreams at Ayedere Ajibola High School
For the students of Ayedere Ajibola High School in Ketu, Lagos, July 2024 marked the beginning of a new chapter. The arrival of ...
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Overview of Nigeria Tax Reform Bill
By A. Edwards Taxation has been a cornerstone of organized societies since ancient civilizations. Early forms emerged in Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE, where ...
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Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (1)
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE My experience as a Branch Internal Auditor in a now-consolidated commercial bank during the 2000s taught me the importance of ...
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Kano Durbar UNESCO Inscription: A catalyst for Nigeria’s creative renaissance
By Osasome C.O In a remarkable stride for Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries, the Kano Durbar Festival has been inscribed on the United ...
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Earning respect through accountability and responsible resource management in Africa
By Abayomi Odunowo In the global arena, respect is an elusive quality, often mistakenly believed to be a product of wealth, power, or ...
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Addressing the Complex Challenges of Terrorism, Kidnapping, and Banditry in Nigeria: A Multifaceted Security Policy Approach
By Abayomi Odunowo. Nigeria, a nation rich in diversity and potential, has been grappling with an alarming rise in terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, ...
Business & Economy
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ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is Financial Institution of the Year at African Sustainability Awards
In a landmark achievement, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has been recognized as the Financial Institution of the Year – ...
Business
South Africa’s inflation data shows easing expectations, but market remains cautious
South African equities continue to face headwinds, with the JSE FTSE Top 40 Index slipping by 0.18% on Thursday. The market reacted to ...
Business
New $282 million program targets climate and environment action through agriculture and food systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today launched a new program, ...
Business
African Development Bank to extend $200M facilities, ZAR 3.6B to Standard Bank Group for SMEs
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved two financial facilities for South-Africa based Standard Bank Group. The facilities ...
Business
AFAWA and Bank of Industry secure $50M to empower female entrepreneurs in Nigeria
In a transformative move to boost financial access for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria, the African Development Bank Group’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women ...
