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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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 ...
Business
Swedfund and IFU invest in renewable energy development in Southern Africa
Swedfund and the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries, IFU, have partnered with Sturdee Energy to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy in ...
Business
South Africa’s market optimism grows with reforms, but challenges and risks persist
South Africa ended last week on a positive note, with the JSE FTSE All Shares Index adding 0.11%, driven by growing investor optimism. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
People & Politics
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
Business & Economy
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 ...
Business
Swedfund and IFU invest in renewable energy development in Southern Africa
Swedfund and the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries, IFU, have partnered with Sturdee Energy to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy in ...
Business
South Africa’s market optimism grows with reforms, but challenges and risks persist
South Africa ended last week on a positive note, with the JSE FTSE All Shares Index adding 0.11%, driven by growing investor optimism. ...
Article
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 ...
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 ...
