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…Africa’s economy will progress while Europe, China, North America stagnate…, says Obasanjo
Thirty-five years in the life of any human institution should not normally be considered too distant to predict its course…
Obama says entrepreneurs in Africa can give hope, deliver growth
NAIROBI (Reuters) – United States President Barack Obama told African entrepreneurs in Kenya on Saturday they could help counter violent…
Global investment increasing in Africa’s telecoms industry
Africa’s telecoms industry forms a vital component to the country’s economic growth, affecting all aspects of the business and social…
Which Path To Economic Growth And Development In Africa?
By Kunle Ajibade Last week, The Economist of London (June 20th – 26th 2015 edition) ran a story on the…
Invest in renewable energy, Osinbajo tells African countries
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has urged African nations to focus greater attention on development of renewable energy as…
Facebook opens first African office in Johannesburg
Facebook has opened its first office in Africa to further the company’s commitment to help businesses connect with people and…
Ango Abdullahi blames leaders for Nigeria’s underdevelopment
Femi Adi/ Kaduna Former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University , ABU , Zaria and Adviser to former President Olusegun…
Nestle cuts 15% of its Africa workforce
June 16 (Reuters) – Swiss food and drinks company Nestle SA is cutting 15 percent of its workforce in 21…
World’s biggest wine fair eyes Africa’s new tipplers
Bordeaux (AFP) – The world’s biggest wine fair opens in Bordeaux, wine capital of France, this weekend, with vintners eyeing…
Africa market of future for illegal drugs – UN official
Africa is the market of the future for illegal drugs, a top UN narcotics official said Tuesday, predicting the continent…
Asia, Africa to mark summit that forged post-colonial unity
The leaders of China and Japan arrived in Indonesia ahead of a summit beginning Wednesday to mark a crucial gathering…
Boko Haram opportunity for Nigeria to lead African security system – French envoy
The outgoing French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Jacques de Labriolle, says the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency is an opportunity for…
Ecobank reaffirms financial strength and strong governance in Africa
Daniels Ekugo Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group, has stated that the bank has the requisite…
Corruption, fraud costing Africa billions per year
Africa loses at least $50 billion (44 billion euros) a year to illicit practices like tax fraud, corruption and organised…
Pope announces first trip to Africa
Pope Francis announced Monday he will make his first visit to Africa later this year with stops in Uganda and…