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Women-Led Enterprises and the role of Gender Equality in Innovation

Written by: Emmanuel Atogwe While innovation and business ventures are key drivers of economic growth, this progress is not equally distributed. Gender inequality remains a significant barrier, preventing many women from accessing entrepreneurial opportunities globally. Despite these challenges, women in business are flourishing across sectors and industries, contributing to economic growth and innovation. Understanding the […]

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A Recipe for resilience: Climate, trade and food security in Nigeria.

Written By: Nathan Bako It is ironic that Nigeria continually battles the challenge of ensuring food security for its fast-growing population, despite being the largest importer of food in Africa and ranked among the top producers of numerous agricultural products globally. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) describes food security […]

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Urbanization and Real Estate: Opportunities in Africa’s urban dynamics.

Written by: Emmanuel Atogwe Intercontinental trends of urbanization are affecting Africa, with its urban share projected to triple by 2050. This presents challenges such as overdependence on existing infrastructure and housing inadequacies but also opens opportunities for the development of real estate and urbanization. City expansion drives the demand for housing, commercial real estate, and […]

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Youth Employment: A Step to Africa’s Economic Growth

Author: Chioma Alaedu Africa has the youngest population in the world, with over 60% of its population under 25. However, the continent faces a major challenge: unemployment. Some African countries have an unemployment rate of about 40%. From this statistic, addressing this issue is of utmost importance as it can help the continent’s economic growth. […]

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The Rise of Tech Startups in Africa

Author: Chioma Alaedu Africa’s tech space is experiencing matchless growth, driven by an expanding youthful population and Government’s policy. Tech startups are springing up across the continent. These startups are reshaping sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, health, education, and agriculture. The tech startup space is becoming one of the most dynamic sectors on the continent. […]

Social Impact of Parental Absence on Children

Author: Anthonia Andrew | andrewanthonia25@gmail.com Parental absence is a pressing issue that significantly affects children worldwide, and its consequences are particularly pronounced in the African continent. The emotional and developmental toll of having absent parents can create lasting challenges for children, shaping their futures in profound ways. Read carefully the story of Phebe, a young […]

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How the Monkeypox Virus Impacts Nigerian Economy.

Author: Chioma Alaedu | chiomaalaedu4@gmail.com In recent times, the world has witnessed a growing concern over the rebirth of infectious diseases, one of which is monkeypox. Monkeypox was once considered a rare zoonotic disease primarily found in central and western Africa. This virus was first identified in humans in the Democratic Republic of Congo in […]

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Africa’s Booming Tech and Innovation Sector

Author: Kingsley Ajayi | kayciajayi@gmail.com Africa, a continent known for its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant energy, is now gaining global attention for something else: its booming tech and innovation sector. With a young, dynamic population, increasing internet access, and a rapidly growing startup scene, Africa is making serious strides in the digital world. […]

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How Transform Health Fund (THF) Improves Health Care in Africa

Author: Ebube Nwamah | ebu.nwamah@gmail.com Between 2012 and 2015, the United Nations sought a development framework to succeed the Millennium development goals. In 2015, countries around the globe adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 17 ambitious goals, and 169 targets all aimed at ensuring peace and prosperity for all people and planets. (Sustainable development goals) […]