Meet Tope Ogunsemo, the Nigerian entrepreneur who runs a $3m edtech startup Published by Mfonobong Nsehe on 25 April 2018 The startup’s goal is to drive growth in the education sector by building a leading sub-Saharan IT company.
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.’
Investment trip: Nigeria on the rise, but structural challenges remain Published by Randolph Oosthuizen on 17 April 2018 At best, it’s a fragile recovery, exacerbated by inflation, which remains stubbornly high.
Music: Nigeria’s new export Published by Franck Kuwonu on 17 April 2018 PwC projects Nigerian music sales revenues to reach $88m by 2019.
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: City master plans Published by Otavio Veras on 13 April 2018 By 2030, cities in sub-Saharan Africa will be home to 715 million people, or 47% of the population.
Strengthening the private sector in African regional policy-making Published by Joel Ng and Densua Mumford on 11 April 2018 African regional organisations have yet to realise the full potential of their relationships with the private sector.
Yvonne Mhango: Things are looking up in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Yvonne Mhango on 7 March 2018 Renaissance Capital economist on the improving macro outlook in both West African countries.
NJ Ayuk: Natural gas – Nigeria’s lost treasure Published by NJ Ayuk on 9 February 2018 CEO of Centurion Law Group discusses Nigeria’s natural gas potential.
The journey so far: Zainab Ashadu, creative director, Zashadu Published by Justin Probyn on 6 February 2018 ‘I never had any interest in going to business school, nor do I automatically pay business school graduates reverence.’
The journey so far: Bessie Duke-Odu, owner, Flair Hair Academy Published by Justin Probyn on 29 January 2018 ‘Like an airplane first gathers its momentum before takeoff, starting a business should be likewise.’
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
Top five business risks for West Africa Published by Staff Writer on 19 December 2017 Signs of economic recovery for West Africa as Nigeria exits recession.
Modern trade formats are upping their game in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 6 December 2017 As Nigerian consumers look for greater value and efficiency due to macro-economic and inflationary pressures, they are trading down on spend.
The journey so far: Raphael Afaedor, CEO, Supermart.ng Published by Justin Probyn on 4 December 2017 ‘I’ve learned that companies die when the entrepreneurs give up, not when they are executing. So I wake up and forge on and somehow things sort themselves out.’