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To state the truth, Africa was significantly nowhere at the World Economic Forum which took place this 19-23 January. You may say absent figuratively, sidelined more specifically, and that has been very much the pattern over the years. The World Economic Forum was established in 1971 by Professor Klaus Schwab to provide a forum for […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, filmmaker, movie director, producer, politician, and realtor, Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele popularly known as Funkẹ Akindele or Jenifa, officially becomes Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time. Her recent movie, “Behind The Scenes” has also officially become the first Nollywood Film in Africa to cross the ₦2 Billion mark according to filmoneng. Filmone wrote on its […]
Continue ReadingAn unlikely coincidence of elections in over a period of 45 days period from the middle of September to the end of October 2025 has cast a new light on the state of democratic governance in Africa and now threatens to unscramble the ritual hollowness that has become the fate of elections on the continent […]
Continue ReadingInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Nigeria is not among Africa’s fastest-growing economies, as countries such as Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda continue to lead the continent’s growth trajectory in the world. The IMF said the five countries are now among the world’s fastest-expanding economies, buoyed by sustained policy reforms, improved […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa, according to a Forbes currency calculator report for September 2025, underscoring the lingering pressure on Nigeria’s economy despite recent signs of easing inflation. Forbes currency calculator, which sources real-time foreign exchange market data via the Open Exchange Rates API, updates every five minutes […]
Continue ReadingToday, democracy has become the practice or an aspiration in many countries across the world. To speak briefly about its origin, it was in the ancient Greek city state of Athens in 508 BC that the statesman, Cleisthenes, reformed the constitution of the city state by transferring power from the hitherto ruling oligarchic aristocracy to […]
Continue ReadingThe very first face who made history to appear on television in Nigeria with the then Western Nigeria Television Station (WNTS), and by extension in the whole of Africa, Mrs. Anike Agbaje-Williams, has passed away. Mrs. Agbaje-Williams died on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at the age of 88. She passed on peacefully in Ibadan, Oyo […]
Continue ReadingFormer Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, in a candid statement regarding the recent suspension of foreign aid to Africa by Donald Trump, has urged Africans to focus on self-reliance and use their resources wisely instead of depending on foreign assistance. Addressing the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit, Kenyatta expressed his concern over the emotional […]
Continue ReadingAfrica owes President Donald Trump a lot of respect for his current efforts at getting rid of the United States of illegal immigrants. The action is a pointer to what to expect from other developed countries in the future. It is a message about the future of developing countries, particularly Africa, which is currently serving […]
Continue Reading57 years ago almost to the month, celebrated Kenya political scientist, Ali Mazrui, observed that “for some reason a disproportionate number of the historic acts of violence in Africa since independence have tended to happen in the months of January and February.” He had good reason for this. In January 1961, the Belgians and the Americans […]
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago, I spoke at a symposium in my university here in Georgia on the implications of the U.S. presidential election for the African diaspora. To the bemusement of my audience (who were a mix of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris supporters), I explained the curious phenomenon of African support for Donald Trump, […]
Continue ReadingI applaud H.E. President Sassou Nguesso, the President of the Republic of Congo and President William Ruto of Kenya, the co-chairs, for their leadership on this agenda, and for joining with me in our collective drive to ensure that Africa’s vast natural resources are considered in the valuation of Africa’s wealth – what I call […]
Continue ReadingThe expression, “Here we go again,” ran across my mind as I processed the enthusiastic effusions of some Africans, especially the educated elite, over Kemi Badenoch’s election as the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party. Questions, questions! What makes it impossible for some of us to develop the minimalistic ability for critical thinking despite our […]
Continue ReadingBritish actor, Idris Elba, has told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his plans to support the continent’s movie industry. The 52-year-old star of the hit series, ‘The Wire’ is behind nascent projects to build a film studio on the Tanzanian islands of […]
Continue ReadingKidney disease is rapidly becoming a major health concern in Africa, with Nigeria bearing a significant impact. As kidney disease cases continue to rise, raising awareness, improving healthcare infrastructure, and promoting preventive measures to mitigate its impact are important. While substance abuse is often cited as the primary cause of kidney issues, medical experts have […]
Continue ReadingThe United States won the XXXIII edition of the Olympic Games on Sunday in Paris, but it was just by the skin of their teeth. They topped the 2024 Games medals table by winning 40 gold medals after the final of the last event of the Games was decided on Sunday. But they only finished […]
Continue ReadingJohann Peter Rupert, a South African billionaire businessman, and chairman of the Swiss-based luxury-goods company, Richemont, has surpassed the Nigerian business mogul, Aliko Dangote to become the richest person in Africa. According to Bloomberg, Rupert’s wealth has grown to $13.65 billion, making him the 154th richest person in the world. Dangote’s net worth was $13.6 […]
Continue ReadingAt the end of July 2017, the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) issued a joint report on the public experience of and response to bribery in Nigeria. Among its findings, the report ranked several institutions with reference to public perceptions or experience of demand for bribes from […]
Continue ReadingWhen information minister Mohammed Idris addressed the public on the Daily Trust’s recent controversial report, he took the worn path of adding moral panic to the existing one. Rather than address the matter at stake straightaway, he first went on self-justificatory explanations before whipping out the All Progressives Congress’s favourite allegations of ethnic bias and how everything […]
Continue ReadingAfrica’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says he still faces difficulties travelling in Africa with his Nigerian passport. He spoke recently at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. Dangote said: “I still complained to President Kagame. I told him that as an investor, I have to now apply for 35 different visas on […]
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