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.
