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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Education
Accra Institute of Technology embarks on pioneering AI integration to transform education
The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to fully integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all aspects of its operations, ...
News
Benin SMEs receive boost in export readiness through AfCFTA workshop and training initiative
Over 100 local businesses in Benin participated in the “How to Export with the AfCFTA” workshop, a key initiative led by the International ...
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ECOWAS holds strategic consultation to strengthen peace fund for conflict prevention and security
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently hosted a Joint Strategic Consultation Meeting to redefine the implementation and management of the ...
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Bill Gates engages youth voices in nutri-vision dialogue to combat malnutrition through African solutions
Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this week in Abuja, engaged in a dialogue with young leaders, nutrition experts, ...
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IFAD at AFSF 2024: “We need to seize opportunity to scale up investment in transformation of Africa’s food systems”
“African food systems are under massive pressure from climate change, depleted soils and water sources, and strained public budgets. But the case for ...
Accra Institute of Technology embarks on pioneering AI integration to transform education
The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to fully integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all aspects of its operations, ...
People & Politics
Education
Accra Institute of Technology embarks on pioneering AI integration to transform education
The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to fully integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all aspects of its operations, ...
Article
Beyond the barrel: The tourism imperative (1)
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its ...
Business
Nigeria and China elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday in Beijing, China, announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a ...
Article
Zhongshan: Securing Nigeria’s foreign assets against sub-nationals’ botched contract agreements
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Recently, a French court seized three jets owned by the Nigerian government amid a long-standing dispute with a Chinese company. ...
Article
Nigeria’s naira crude revolution
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE “Nigeria currently faces a balance of payment crisis and a dysfunctional economy. The country is not attracting worthwhile investments, apart ...
Article
Elected representatives: Servants or masters?
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE “Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child” – Cicero, 46 B.C. Marcus ...
Article
Nigeria’s forgotten poor!
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE “I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want ...
Article
Tinubu: Hope renewed?
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Last Sunday, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation amid #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests, expressing sorrow over lost lives and urging peace. He ...
Article
Spotlight on Zambian Investment Opportunities: Zambia Development Agency
As sponsors of AFSIC this year, Zambia Development Agency is proud to present a number of investment opportunities in the AFSIC Deal Book, ...
Article
African Risk Capacity white paper: Highlighting increase in weather-related natural disasters in Africa
The paper indicates that floods are the most prevalent natural disasters in Africa, while droughts significantly affect a larger number of people, this ...
Business & Economy
Business
Nigeria and China elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday in Beijing, China, announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a ...
Business
China made 13 new loan commitments worth $4.61 billion to 10 African borrowers in 2023; 3 renewable energy loans
A new update to the Chinese Loans to Africa (CLA) Database, managed by the Boston University Global Development Policy Center, estimates that from 2000-2023, ...
Business
UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 to showcase top enterprises to UK market
On 5th October 2024, the UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo will convene at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham, marking a significant milestone in the economic ...
Business
AfCFTA Implementation Strategies: Role of National Single Window in strengthening trade facilitation
In Pursuit of AfCFTA Implementation Strategies; the role of National Single Window in Strengthening Trade Facilitation amongst State Parties By Evans Edebor Strengthening ...
Article
Spotlight on Zambian Investment Opportunities: Zambia Development Agency
As sponsors of AFSIC this year, Zambia Development Agency is proud to present a number of investment opportunities in the AFSIC Deal Book, ...
