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
Nigerian stock market surges as NGX all-share index approaches record high
Banking and Consumer Stocks Drive Market Capitalization Beyond NGN 65 Trillion. The Nigerian equity market continues its bullish run, with the NGX All-Share ...
Business
EBID approves $16.3M credit to boost SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire
Strategic Financing to Enhance Economic Growth and Job Creation The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a XOF 10 billion ...
Business
Swedfund supports local food processing and smallholder farmers in Africa
Swedfund supports increased local processing capacity in African through a working capital loan of up to USD 15 million to Robust International (Robust). ...
Business
Nigerian stocks rally: NGX eyes 105,000 as earnings loom
Market stocks in Nigeria continue their rally as the NGX All-Share Index nears 105,000. Investors anticipate strong earnings, while interest rate decisions add ...
Business
Kenyan stock market gains momentum amid strong foreign investment and pro-business policies
The Kenyan equities market is riding a wave of optimism, with the NSE 20-Share Index recording a nearly 1% rise on Thursday, signaling ...
Nigerian stock market surges as NGX all-share index approaches record high
Banking and Consumer Stocks Drive Market Capitalization Beyond NGN 65 Trillion. The Nigerian equity market continues its bullish run, with the NGX All-Share ...
People & Politics
Article
Tinubu and the rhythm of restructuring
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement to unbundle the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, into six geo-political ...
Article
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 ...
Article
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 ...
Article
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 ...
Business & Economy
Business
Nigerian stock market surges as NGX all-share index approaches record high
Banking and Consumer Stocks Drive Market Capitalization Beyond NGN 65 Trillion. The Nigerian equity market continues its bullish run, with the NGX All-Share ...
Business
EBID approves $16.3M credit to boost SMEs in Côte d’Ivoire
Strategic Financing to Enhance Economic Growth and Job Creation The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a XOF 10 billion ...
Business
Swedfund supports local food processing and smallholder farmers in Africa
Swedfund supports increased local processing capacity in African through a working capital loan of up to USD 15 million to Robust International (Robust). ...
Business
Nigerian stocks rally: NGX eyes 105,000 as earnings loom
Market stocks in Nigeria continue their rally as the NGX All-Share Index nears 105,000. Investors anticipate strong earnings, while interest rate decisions add ...
Business
Kenyan stock market gains momentum amid strong foreign investment and pro-business policies
The Kenyan equities market is riding a wave of optimism, with the NSE 20-Share Index recording a nearly 1% rise on Thursday, signaling ...