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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United Kingdom’s harmful Rwanda bill becomes law
It is a dark day in the United Kingdom as the Safety of Rwanda Bill becomes law after passing its final stages in parliament. ...
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UN chief wants reform of international financial system to drive SDGs in Africa
At least $500 billion a year is needed to scale up affordable long-term financing for development, alongside structural reforms. In a strong call ...
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10-point plan for IMF and World Bank to end Africa’s debt crisis
Africa’s debt crisis risks spiralling out of control unless urgent action is taken by the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. This is ...
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African economies to grow by 3.4% in 2024 – But faster, more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty
While growth of public debt is slowing, more than half of African governments grapple with external liquidity problems, and face unsustainable debt burdens. ...
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Thousands still fleeing Sudan daily, after one year of war
The number of Sudanese forced to flee has now surpassed 8.5 million people, with 1.8 million of them having crossed borders. A year ...
Mnangagwa calls for innovative, green investment strategies to foster Africa’s economic growth
For African countries to benefit from the transition to sustainable green economies, which is estimated to generate $3 trillion by 2030, innovative instruments ...
People & Politics
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Chibok: Destroying the future of our tomorrow?
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE The 10th anniversary of the abduction of 276 school children from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Nigeria, has ...
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African economies to grow by 3.4% in 2024 – But faster, more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty
While growth of public debt is slowing, more than half of African governments grapple with external liquidity problems, and face unsustainable debt burdens. ...
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Thousands still fleeing Sudan daily, after one year of war
The number of Sudanese forced to flee has now surpassed 8.5 million people, with 1.8 million of them having crossed borders. A year ...
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In Africa, we finally have momentum against TB. Let’s not squander it
By Dr Morounfolu (Folu) Olugbosi In 2022, Africa accounted for 25% of new tuberculosis (TB) cases and 33% of TB deaths in the world. Yet ...
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But what really is Nigeria’s problem?
“We have made a geographical expression called Nigeria; now we must make Nigerians” By Abiodun KOMOLAFE When, in 1814, Europe’s leading statesman, Count ...
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Counter-terrorism: Nigeria needs strategy overhaul
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE As of today, the basic problem with Nigeria on the war against terrorism is that she is following a defective ...
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Tinubu and the creation of a new society
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria is at a critical juncture; and in such a context, it is “cometh the moment, cometh the man”. For ...
Business
Country Risk Atlas: Nigeria’s economy expected to grow by 3% in 2024
The first edition of Allianz Trade’s Country Risk Atlas assesses the economic, political and ESG factors influencing non-payment risk for companies in 84 ...
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Ekiti: Time to silence the guns (1)
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Thank God Ekiti school children and their teachers who were kidnapped on Monday, January 29, 2024, have now been released ...
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Allianz Risk Barometer: Businesses in Ghana are concerned about the economy
Allianz Risk Barometer: Businesses in Ghana are concerned about the economy Data breaches, attacks on critical infrastructure or physical assets and increased ransomware ...
Business & Economy
Business
Mnangagwa calls for innovative, green investment strategies to foster Africa’s economic growth
For African countries to benefit from the transition to sustainable green economies, which is estimated to generate $3 trillion by 2030, innovative instruments ...
Business
African Development Bank grants $7m facility to Access Bank DR Congo to support local SMEs
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility grant to Access Bank ...
Business
Country Risk Atlas: Nigeria’s economy expected to grow by 3% in 2024
The first edition of Allianz Trade’s Country Risk Atlas assesses the economic, political and ESG factors influencing non-payment risk for companies in 84 ...
Business
AGF and Vista Group Holding partner to boost SME, Women-led businesses in West Africa
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance for small and ...
Business
Africa Visa Openness Index 2023: Continent makes progress to boost regional integration
Progress in visa openness in Africa eases cross border travel, boost trade, investment and regional integration -AfDB Rwanda becomes latest African country to ...