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South Africa's construction industry could become safer. Here's how
Construction workers in Cape Town. It’s a dangerous job. Nic Bothma/EPA Patrick Nwabueze Okonkwo, Stellenbosch University Construction is tough, sometimes…
This West African nut made millions for European and American companies before it was banned
At first taste, it is quite bitter, but it eventually ends on a sweet note. The kola nut, from which…
Lessons to be learnt from Ghana's excess electricity shambles
Electricity pylon. Wikimedia Commons Samuel Asumadu Sarkodie, Nord University Access to energy plays a critical role in economic development. But…
NO MORE CORPORATE IMAGE: First Bank Security Men Assault Customer Inside Banking Hall (Video)
A client was Wednesday mercilessly beaten by some security operatives attached to the First bank branch at Osapa, Lekki,…
Pasha 27: Employed, but still poor, in South Africa
shutterstock. Ozayr Patel, The Conversation The assumption that’s usually made is that if someone has a job they’re not poor,…
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Why Nigeria should first support rice farmers before it cuts off imports
Rapid urbanisation is one of the reasons that Nigeria’s demand for rice is so high. Jeremy Weate/Flickr, CC BY-ND Rahman…
Entrepreneurship funds in Africa: distinguishing the good from the bad
Access to finance is consistently listed as the biggest obstacle for start-ups Africa. Wikimedia Commons/The Wot-If? Trust Aubrey Hruby, Georgetown…
Osinbajo's Firm Linked To Company Fingered In Alleged N100bn Alpha Beta Scam
Simmons Coopers was listed as a company in which Prof Yemi Osinbajo (now Vice-President) had a stake in his asset…
Buhari's Special Investigation Panel Uncovers N3 Billion In Several Accounts Of Two Civil Servants
Both individuals and oil companies deposited money alleged to be gratification/bribe to the personal and corporate account of the suspect…
Politicians and pastors, two lucrative careers in Africa which are sanctioned by God
You might not have encountered the extravagant and profligate lifestyles of some controversial pastors from Africa, possibly because you have…
