Image Source: Wilderness Travel “Virgin Passport”. This was the first controversial term I heard when planning my trip and a good example of an abused use of context. I was told I had to pay more if this was my first road trip across the West African borders. As much as I struggled to […]
Mobilising finance for Africa’s Industrial revolution
Photo: CIFOR | Flickr Creative Commons Indeed, Africa is not some sort of village or jungle with no portable water, internet, or power supply as perceived by some individuals, and even as I derive joy in clarifying this fact, It is also vital that I point out how the continent is still far behind […]
Culture and Power Distance: A Reflection
Image source: CU Denver Business School Newsroom I would love to share an interesting but brief story about “Power Distance” and how it greatly influences our diverse cultures and vice versa. Most of us grew up in a very cultured society. This means that anyone older than you even by a month has to be given […]
No Bootstraps: Why African entrepreneurs are the most resilient.
Photo by Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz It is almost very common nowadays to read glamorous articles on Techstars or TechCabal describing how an African startup raised millions of Venture capital dollars in funding rounds. The Ideology that the African market possesses an untapped potential for unprecedented returns has succeeded fairly well in swaying the hearts of Western […]
Beyond Migrating (Japa), Taking responsibility as Nigerians.
Photo by Pexels This is not the first time Nigerians are leaving Nigeria, However, the numbers seem to be growing at an unprecedented rate. The stark fact is that people are frustrated and have been denied basic infrastructure and life amenities. These idealistic, smart, hardworking young people have been left with almost no other option […]
Reimagining Nigeria: Unleashing Economic Justice and Fair Wealth Redistribution
Photo by Safari Consoler Whenever I think about this topic, two things come to my mind. First, the monthly minimum wage in Nigeria is still N30,000 (Approx. $40 at N775.50 per $1 – as of June 25th, 2023.) – which is still not paid by all the states. Second, that some state government’s contract staff earn about […]
Our Tin of Milk Index analyses the extent of disparity in Income level and anomalies in exchange rate between two countries.
Source: AI-Generated Tin of milk Take your time to briefly scroll through our introductory insights The economics of today’s world is flush with an array of carefully thought out and mathematically derived indices used to measure the standard of living across countries. Meanwhile, the concept termed ‘standard of living’ itself has been a subject […]
Lights, Camera, Africa: A Blockbuster Solution to Brain Drain!
An illustration of the African Brain Drain problem, Credit: The Human Capital Hub Scene One: The Brain Drain Dilemma In a world tilting towards globalization, Africa finds itself at a crossroads, facing a formidable challenge: brain drain. As the curtains rise, we witness a mass exodus of highly intellectual and talented youth leaving the continent […]
The Limitations of the Tsangaya and Daara systems of West Africa: Why young boys are roaming the streets of Nigeria and Senegal.
A painting of the Almajiri kids, Credit: Bulama (2019) The tale of the Talibes or the Almajiri child illustrates the harsh realities of marginalized youth in Senegal and Northern Nigeria who face several obstacles in the Tsangaya and Daara school systems. This article explores the significant and pervasive struggles these kids experience, illuminating the social, […]
Why the Complexity of African Economies Require a Creative Lens.
Credit: Pexels.com The African continent is a unique and vibrant place, full of rich cultures, diverse communities, and a kaleidoscope of experiences. But when it comes to conventional economic theories, it seems like the beauty of Africa is lost in translation. The traditional paradigms of economics don’t seem to fit the colorful, complex, and dynamic […]