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Ethiopia’s youth has come under the spotlight recently for their role in a political protest that is seen to be threatening stability. But Ethiopia’s youth bulge doesn’t need to be a political problem. It can be converted to an economic …
Continue readingAfrican currencies have not fully recovered from the impact of a fall in commodity prices, among other issues that have affected economies in the region in recent times. Several countries in Africa have struggled to maintain the value of their …
Continue readingThe World Bank is injecting 200 million US dollars into Nigeria’s agricultural sector to revitalise its livestock sub-sector. World Bank’s FADAMA Team Leader, Dr. Adetunji Oredipe, disclosed this in an interview, in Abuja, on Wednesday. He said that the World …
Continue readingIn four months, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over 30 billion naira stashed in secret locations across Nigeria. This is a strong indication that the whistle blower policy is working.
Here’s a breakdown of cash recoveries …
Continue readingQuantum Global’s independent research arm, Quantum Global Research Lab., has released its latest Africa Investment Index 2016. According to the index, Botswana is the most attractive economy for investments flowing into Africa. Botswana scores were highly based on a range …
Continue readingThe Ikoyi dollars (including naira and pound sterling) stash started as a subject about corruption, but it has now become a national security issue, thanks to the Director-General of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayodele Oke.
In a world …
Continue readingOn February 21, 2016, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), chaired by the vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) took a significant step towards making it easier for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to do business in Nigeria. …
Continue readingNigeria’s main airport, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in Abuja will be reopened next week after a six-week closure to allow for repair works on the runway.
The head of the government’s digital communications team, Tolu Ogunlesi, confirmed that major …
Continue readingCash-strapped Zimababwe has assented to the payment of school fees by parents using livestock or labour for the schools. Primary and Secondary Education Minister Dr Lazarus Dokora said over the weekend that school authorities should be flexible and not turn …
Continue readingKuwait has signed a new multi-billion dollar contract to supply crude oil and petroleum products to Egypt for three years, the state oil company of the Gulf country said on Wednesday.
The contract provides for shipments of 2 million barrels …
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