Human rights groups say the move raises “concerns about the use of judicial processes to intimidate journalists and undermine the right to freedom of expression and media freedom in Nigeria.”
The latest Freedom in Africa Report shows Africans enjoy more political freedom and less economic freedom
In the first part of this series, I argued that Gambia’s greatest challenge is not simply choosing better leaders but building stronger institutions. This time, I’m tempted to ask why do the same national problems keep returning, no matter who occupies the State House?
Street traders are not a problem to be managed. They are entrepreneurs creating value under difficult conditions. South Africa should make it easier, not harder, for them to trade.
This warning comes amid rising energy prices and mounting pressure on the government to either provide financial relief or reinstate a policy that previously strained public finances.
The recent plan by Aliko Dangote, the billionaire businessman and president of the Dangote Group, to invest over $10 billion in Africa’s power sector has raised hopes for the development of Africa’s economy. Although the project will begin in four years, Dangote aims to address the electricity deficit that has hindered business growth across the continent.
Recently, Burkina Faso described Nigeria as a natural partner and pledged stronger cooperation between the two countries. This move would spur economic opportunities and facilitate trade between citizens of the countries, particularly after the exit of Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
To expand Nigeria’s port infrastructure and reduce cargo concentration around Lagos, the Nigerian government has announced the modernisation of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports. But these new developments alone will not make the country’s maritime trade more efficient. Without
Some argue that AI systems require large volumes of data, the significance of which is incomprehensible to data protection law. This framing is inaccurate.
While the proposed framework seeks to formalise the forex market, its proposed requirements could raise barriers to entry for small brokers and technology companies.
African leaders should recognise that adopting foreign legislation with complex, high-cost compliance can stifle local startups and risk missed opportunities for economic development.
Removing Nigerians from the category means they can now use the standard visa application process through Tanzania’s online immigration portal or acquire visa on arrival at the entry port in Tanzania, cutting out an extra bureaucratic step that could delay travel.
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