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top 10 rich politicians of south africa

Top 10 Rich Politicians Of South Africa

While South Africa isn’t doing well in its economy, its politicians are minting money under the table. Here is a list of 10 top politicians with great wealth of the kinds millionaires have: Table of…

Nigeria Makes World Bank’s Top 20 List

The World Bank Doing Business (DB) team has announced Nigeria as one of the top-20 improvers in doing business out of 190 countries. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President, Ease of Doing Business,…

zimbabwe opposition rejects emmerson mnangagwa’s win

Zimbabwe: Opposition Rejects Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Win

The opposition has rejected Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s re-election for a second term saying the results were hastily assembled without proper verification. The elections were riddled with delays, with the opposition raising concerns about rigging. …

nigeria ranks 7th in mobile phone usage, 11th in internet reach ncc

Nigeria Ranks 7th In Mobile Phone Usage, 11th…

Nigeria has been ranked seventh in the world for mobile phone usage and eleventh for internet reach, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).  This means that a lot of people in Nigeria use mobile…

niger, burkina faso, mali forms military alliance

Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali forms military alliance

Three landlocked countries in West Africa: Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have formed a military alliance. The three countries’ foreign ministers have announced the formation of the alliance. The junta of Niger seized power in…

big banks enter fintech space, risks for top fintech companies

Big Banks Enter Fintech Space, Risks For Top…

Nigeria's big banks are entering the financial technology (fintech) space, which is causing competition for existing fintech firms.  The banks are making strategic investments in fintech businesses to secure their future. This move threatens the…

nigerian customs service to allow quick export of 100% local materials

Nigerian Customs Service To Allow Quick Export of…

The Free Trade Zones (FTZs) Committee on Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Operational Remodeling has recommended that the service allows the quick export of finished and processed commodities containing 100% local raw materials.  This means that…