Nigeria is literally sitting on a goldmine, but instead of using it to build, we’re borrowing to survive. A new report from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) shows the country has over 3.5 billion barrels of untapped oil…
In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword — it’s reshaping how businesses innovate, operate, and compete. From smarter decision-making tools to personalised customer engagement, organisations everywhere are embedding AI into their DNA. But here’s…
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama didn’t mince words in Yokohama. Speaking at TICAD-9, he told African leaders that no amount of “wishful thinking” would bring trade and investments to the continent unless they pursued urgent reforms. The Ghanaian leader co-chaired…
Botswana has just sealed a landmark $12 billion investment deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, in partnership with the state-owned Botswana Development Corporation. The agreement, announced by President Duma Boko on Thursday, is being hailed as one of the most…
Gabon, often described as one of Africa’s best-kept secrets, is now making a bold move to charm British travellers. This month in London, a new campaign — XploreGabon — was unveiled, designed to shine a light on the Central African…
By Erasmus Ikhide GOVERNOR Monday Okpebholo of Edo State may have — as a matter of deliberate state policy — sank the destructive trade of the dangerous sharks and snapping turtles in the waters of education industry, where shylocks of…
Africa’s smartphone market is heating up again. Fresh numbers from Canalys (now part of Omdia) show shipments jumped 7% in Q2 2025, hitting 19.2 million units. While the global market is still dragging its feet, Africa is now one of…
President Bola Tinubu has scrapped the proposed 5 percent levy on voice and data services, a fee many feared would further stretch Nigerians’ wallets. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed the decision under the new tax law, with Executive Vice-Chairman…
Across the continent, Africa’s financial ties with China are deepening. Trade is booming, Belt and Road projects are expanding, and investment flows keep rising. For wealthy African families thinking about where to grow and protect their capital, this shift is…
Uganda has officially confirmed a deal with the United States to take in certain migrants who fail to secure asylum in America but are unwilling to return to their home countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the arrangement on…
