Baobab Africa, Author at BaobabAfrica Online

Baobab Africa People and Economy reports the continent majorly from a positive slant. We celebrate the continent. Not for us the negatives that undermine the African real story of challenging but inspiring growth.

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Turning tribal differences into peace and prosperity in Nigeria

By Joy Akunwa Nwajari Introduction: From Rivalry to Opportunity For decades, Nigeria has carried the heavy burden of ethnic rivalry. From elections to ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 2, 20250

Business

Gold prices near record highs as Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions boost demand

Gold holds firm on Fed policy outlook Gold prices stayed close to record highs on Tuesday, supported by growing expectations of a US ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 2, 20250

Education

Accra Institute of Technology holds 21st graduation ceremony, welcomes class of 2025 students

AIT Celebrates Milestone Graduation and Matriculation Ceremony The Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) held its 21st Graduation Ceremony and 2025 Matriculation this month in Accra. The event ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 29, 20250

Business

Uganda to host Development Finance Summit in Kampala

The inaugural summit will welcome over 400 financial and development experts, policy makers, and business leaders. Address the need to explore new financing ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 28, 20250

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Targeted by politics: Ethnic profiling in Lagos

Between ballots and bias, the Igbo struggle for belonging in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Lagos has long been celebrated as Nigeria’s melting pot, a ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 27, 20250

Business

Five key signs of a reliable Forex broker in Nigeria’s growing trading market

The Nigerian Forex market keeps attracting traders all over the world. In recent years, its accessibility and potential for profit have grown by ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 26, 20250

Business

Nigeria equities climb on Japan, China deals; GDP data in focus

NGX Rises 0.48% as strategic partnerships boost market sentiment. Nigerian equities closed the week on a positive note. It ended Friday with the ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 25, 20250

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Future of gold: Where is it heading amid U.S. growth uncertainty and Powell’s openness to rate cuts?

By Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com – MENA Gold prices retreated to around $3,360 per ounce at the start of the ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 25, 20250

Article

Power sector: The watts that weren’t!

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE There was a delusion that the privatization of the power sector – an existing, dilapidated monopoly – would be as ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 24, 20250

The author is Managing Director of Results Associates, a consulting firm in Bethesda, Maryland, USA; former Director of Finance at the Islamic Development Bank; and former Senior Auditor at the African Development Bank. Longer version of this article including supporting data can be found on my LinkedIn page: linkedin.com/in/barry-ra

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Four financial priorities for the new president of AfDB

By Aboubakr Kaira Barry, CFA Congratulations on your recent appointment as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). I am writing to share ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 21, 20250

Business

AFG Aviation acquires two CRJ1000 aircraft for Cally Air to boost connectivity in Nigeria

Strengthening Cally Air’s Fleet with Modern Regional Jets AFG Aviation Ireland Limited (AFG) has successfully acquired two Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft (MSN 19004 and ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 20, 20250

Business

South African equities flat amid U.S. tariff concerns – Market outlook cautious

By Daniel Wesonga, Senior Sales Manager at Pepperstone JSE Starts Week Flat as Key Sectors Show Mixed Performance South African equities opened the ...

By Baobab AfricaAugust 12, 20250

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Turning tribal differences into peace and prosperity in Nigeria

Gold prices near record highs as Fed rate cut expectations and geopolitical tensions boost demand

Accra Institute of Technology holds 21st graduation ceremony, welcomes class of 2025 students

Uganda to host Development Finance Summit in Kampala

Targeted by politics: Ethnic profiling in Lagos

Five key signs of a reliable Forex broker in Nigeria’s growing trading market

Nigeria equities climb on Japan, China deals; GDP data in focus

Future of gold: Where is it heading amid U.S. growth uncertainty and Powell’s openness to rate cuts?

Power sector: The watts that weren’t!

Four financial priorities for the new president of AfDB

AFG Aviation acquires two CRJ1000 aircraft for Cally Air to boost connectivity in Nigeria

South African equities flat amid U.S. tariff concerns – Market outlook cautious

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