Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities

Published by Rafiq Raji on 27 September 2018

Manufacturing is challenging in Nigeria. But there is a clear desire by the government to encourage more of it.

Will foreign banks be beneficial for Ethiopia?

Published by Rafiq Raji on 19 July 2018

Research suggest foreign banks do not always help the financial development of poor countries.

Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities

Published by Rafiq Raji on 18 April 2018

‘A smart city is a destination where hard and soft infrastructures are integrated with technology and securely connected together.’

Additive manufacturing: Implications for African economies

Published by Rafiq Raji on 25 October 2017

The ascendancy of additive manufacturing to mainstream production is only a matter of time.

Doing Business: Can Nigeria replicate the Singapore model like Mauritius did?

Published by Rafiq Raji on 22 May 2017

If one were to use the Singaporean and Mauritian success stories as templates, scepticism about the potential success of current reform proposals In Nigeria would be somewhat justified.

Mixed realities of African retail

Published by Rafiq Raji on 10 January 2017

Is the African retail opportunity over-hyped? Not necessarily. But the huge potential envisaged is still a long way out.

Cheaper smartphones and internet access key to boosting African tech

Published by Rafiq Raji on 4 November 2016

Despite so many smart applications and services, these two things are holding Africa back.

Adapt to rapid internet growth or risk irrelevance

Published by Rafiq Raji on 1 November 2016

Dynamic policy, faster internet and building trust important for both government and business.

From 3D printers to drones: Five technologies that could shape the continent’s future

Published by Rafiq Raji on 26 October 2016

The technology being invented and adapted to solve problems unique to African countries.

Manufacturing in Nigeria: Status, challenges and opportunities

Will foreign banks be beneficial for Ethiopia?

Smart Lagos: Status, prospects and opportunities

Additive manufacturing: Implications for African economies

Doing Business: Can Nigeria replicate the Singapore model like Mauritius did?

Mixed realities of African retail

Cheaper smartphones and internet access key to boosting African tech

Adapt to rapid internet growth or risk irrelevance

From 3D printers to drones: Five technologies that could shape the continent’s future

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

High net-worth investors driving hospitality sector in Francophone Africa

Does Ghana really need a national airline?

Profit-making idea: An efficient maintenance repair operations (MRO) industry

The journey so far: Cordel Robbin-Coker, co-founder and CEO, Carry1st

Is the ‘Compact with Africa’ working?

The journey so far: Abisola Tolu-Odutola, CEO, Mumspring

Private equity in Africa: why you need a long-term view

The journey so far: Brigitha Faustin, founder, OBRI Tanzania

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