So much has happened over the past year, and today we want to take a moment to talk about foreign direct investment (FDI) and what it means for Nigeria. This is not just another topic; it is a timely and important priority that speaks to our economic future, our role in the world, and the

After the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) increased tariff prices in January 2025, Eniola Ogunleye’s data spending pattern was disrupted. For the next two months, she did not have a fixed data plan as she searched for affordable options. “Data cost jumped in February, and I had to revert to weekly data plans because the monthly

As the world moves toward a carbon-neutral future, Africa finds itself at a critical junction: how to reconcile the urgent demand for economic development with the rising tide of climate action. This tension is most evident in the continent’s debate over natural gas as a transition fuel.  “The success of this strategy lies in developing

Prosper Okonkwo is the founding CEO of APIN-Public Health Initiatives, a leading Nigerian NGO that emerged from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s AIDS Prevention Initiative. Under his leadership, APIN supports over 300,000 clients on HIV treatment and addresses public health challenges, including malaria, TB, nutrition, and health systems strengthening. A 1982 graduate of

Once upon a time in West Africa, the aroma of home-cooked stews and hand-pounded spices rose from village kitchens to city streets, recipes whispered down generations, flavours bold enough to bind families and communities together. But the same kitchens that nourished millions were often starved of one thing: resilience. Nigeria, blessed with fertile soil and

Choosing the top 5 Countries for Entrepreneurs in 2025 to launch or grow your business can make all the difference.  The right location offers abundant funding, skilled talent, clear regulations, and a vibrant innovation community. In 2025, these five nations stand out as the world’s premier destinations for entrepreneurs. 1. United States – The Startup

South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the fifth-largest shipbuilder in the world, is making another bold move in Africa’s growing energy space.  The company has signed a $637 million contract to build a new floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility off the coast of Mozambique, a deal that reinforces Africa’s rising importance in the global

With the rising cost of petrol in Nigeria, driving your car every day is starting to feel like a luxury. But while you can’t control fuel prices, you can control how quickly your car burns through it. Making a few simple changes to how you drive and maintain your car can help you save thousands

As President Bola Tinubu gears up for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election,  he faces an array of internal and external challenges that could erode his support.  While his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), remains officially united, cracks are emerging along deep-seated rivalries and growing public discontent.  Opposition groups, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC), are closely

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is setting his sights on an ambitious expansion of his $3 billion fertilizer plant, with a bold vision: to end Africa’s reliance on imported fertilizer within just 40 months.  From his base in Lagos, Nigeria, the billionaire industrialist believes Africa can flip the script on food insecurity and foreign exchange

In 2025, Nigeria’s wealthiest business leaders are accelerating their shift away from oil, signalling a decisive pivot to renewable energy startups, especially off-grid solar, electric vehicles (EVs), and battery-swapping infrastructure. This trend isn’t driven solely by environmental idealism. For Nigeria’s billionaire class, it’s about scale, necessity, and first-mover advantage in a sector that promises both

Peter Obi has finally broken his silence on what lies ahead for him in 2027, and if there were any doubts about his next move, he has now made things crystal clear. In a recent sit-down with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, the former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate opened up