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A dodgy letterhead

Ghana has applied to join BRICS as it seeks stronger economic ties with emerging markets. Could closer ties with BRICS and greater use of the yuan strengthen Ghana’s trade and investment opportunities?The African Union has launched an Africa Credit Rating Agency to provide credit assessments that b…

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Everyone needs a Kwam 1

Happy Independence day, Nigeria. Nigeria is officially 66 years old.Kwam 1 has stepped in to reconcile rival factions within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), following tensions that have affected the union. Can this reconciliation bring lasting peace to the NURTW?Nigeria’s Pres…

Paperwork is contagious

Ivory Coast has rejected a US request to accept deportees who are not Ivorian citizens. The decision highlights tensions over US deportation policies. Should African countries accept deportees who are not their citizens?The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5% to …

The new national sport

China remains a major trading partner for Nigeria, accounting for about 40% of the country’s total imports. What does Nigeria’s dependence on Chinese imports mean for local production and the country’s trade balance?The US has provided a $100 million loan to Africell to support the telecommunicatio…

Some things sell better unaudited

Ghana’s gold exports rose 49% to $12.5 billion, with gold accounting for 99.9% of exports to South Africa. What is driving this growth, and what does Ghana’s reliance on gold mean for export diversification?Profits in Ghana’s banking sector fell to GH¢7.1 billion, raising questions about the financ…

Not on speaking terms

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Nigerian government to account for the savings from fuel subsidy removal and explain how the funds are being used. What should the government do to ensure these savings benefit Nigerians?Nigeria has dropped to 56th in the world poverty ranking…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has warned that excessive pre-election spending could threaten Nigeria’s economic stability, urging greater fiscal discipline ahead of the 2027 elections. How can Nigeria control election-related spending?A fake agency coordinator has reportedly issued a letter fa…

Chaos with better branding

The US has lifted restrictions on Nigerian ports, potentially boosting trade, improving port operations and strengthening economic relations. How could this affect Nigeria’s international trade?Foreign investors are raising concerns about Nigeria’s capital gains tax, warning that higher or uncertai…

Needing therapy

The Nigerian Army has declared senior ISWAP leaders wanted as part of efforts to disrupt the group’s leadership and operations in the North-East. Can targeting ISWAP’s leadership significantly weaken the insurgency?Clashes in Kebbi State have killed 29 people, including 10 policemen, highlighting t…

On the line

Nigeria's Presidency and Catholic Bishops in the country have exchanged heated public statements over the state of the country. Does constructive criticism from religious leaders help strengthen governance, or does it unnecessarily politicise national issues?President Bola Tinubu has approved …
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