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
Business
AfDB and partners launch platform to unlock billions for Africa’s development
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), and key institutional investors—Academy Securities, Africa50, and Newmarket—have signed a Letter of ...
Health
1win and HSDF bring free healthcare screenings to 10,000 people across Enugu, Anambra
The 1win-facilitated health check-ups operate from November 30 to December 30, 2024, across Enugu and Anambra states and target individuals between 18 and 60 ...
Business
Money sent home by relatives is vital for families in Sub-Saharan Africa to withstand the impact of climate change
New IFAD case study in Mali shows diaspora finance and investment play an essential role in helping vulnerable populations adapt to climate change. ...
Article
Ethiopian Airlines celebrate first A350-1000 in Africa equipped with Thales’s AVANT Up IFE
Ethiopian Airlines is the 1st Airbus A350-1000 in Africa delivered with Thales’s AVANT Up Inflight entertainment (IFE) system. AVANT Up features the industry’s ...
Business
AfCFTA and Africa’s climate and economic goals: Key insights from 8th Babacar Ndiaye Lecture
The recent 8th Babacar Ndiaye Lecture, held in Washington, D.C., focused on the pressing challenge for African nations to balance short-term development needs ...
AfDB and partners launch platform to unlock billions for Africa’s development
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), and key institutional investors—Academy Securities, Africa50, and Newmarket—have signed a Letter of ...
People & Politics
Article
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 ...
Article
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 ...
Article
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 ...
Article
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, ...
Article
The dangers of racial narratives in Nigeria: A call for discernment and unity
By Abayomi Odunowo. In Nigeria, a nation characterized by its rich diversity of cultures and ethnicities, it is imperative to understand the potential ...
Article
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: A catalyst for Nigeria’s blue economy
By Moses Braimah The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway represents an economic game-changer for Nigeria, particularly in amplifying its blue economy—an economic model focused on ...
Article
Media, democracy and the public interest
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in ...
Article
Tackling poverty as top priority for Tinubu’s administration: Yilwatda’s strategy for change
By Olusegun Oruame, Editorial Head at Baobab Africa Media  Nigeria’s poverty rate has become an alarming challenge. It is one that Professor Nentawe ...
Article
Challenges of recurring potholes in Nigeria roads
By Moses Braimah In Nigeria, roads are constructed using multiple layers, each designed for a specific purpose. These layers include the subgrade, sub-base, ...
Article
The weaponization of poverty in Nigeria: A cry for change
By Abayomi Odunowo. Poverty in Nigeria is not just an economic condition; it is a weapon—a tool that is systematically wielded against the ...
Business & Economy
Business
AfDB and partners launch platform to unlock billions for Africa’s development
The African Development Bank (AfDB), Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), and key institutional investors—Academy Securities, Africa50, and Newmarket—have signed a Letter of ...
Business
Money sent home by relatives is vital for families in Sub-Saharan Africa to withstand the impact of climate change
New IFAD case study in Mali shows diaspora finance and investment play an essential role in helping vulnerable populations adapt to climate change. ...
Business
South Africa’s economic gains face headwinds, weighing on the market amid global trade risks
The South African Rand strengthened following some positive macroeconomic signals although it could remain exposed to a strong US dollar. The South African ...
Article
Tinubu’s tax bill: A closer look at key provisions
In October 2024, President Bola Tinubu presented the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 to the National Assembly, aiming to overhaul the nation’s fiscal framework ...
Article
Ayinde Barrister, North and Tinubu’s VAT Bill
By Festus Adedayo In a gripping but evergreen musical rendition of a Yoruba folklore, late Fuji music lord, Ayinde Barrister, once deployed the ...
