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The World Bank has for long been dogged by allegations of promoting misguided policies that worked mainly to impoverish the majority of people
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Africa’s Economic Survival Amid EU’s New Carbon Tax [PBA Editorial]
There is so much that $25billion dollars can do for Africa. While the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) $25billion Fund is projected to help the continent overcome food insecurity in five years, the International Energy Agency (IEA) states that an annual investment of
COP28: Between Africa’s Economic Development And Environmental Sustainability
On the margins of the 28th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP28), African leaders converged to launch the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) towards accelerating and scaling green industries and businesses across the continent, promoting climate mitigation and adaptation as well
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Gender Activism An Economic Necessity In Africa [PBA Editorial]
The United Nations is currently running a campaign tagged: ’16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’. It’s meant to raise awareness and implement strategies to combat gender-based violence across the globe. The ongoing annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence awareness,
Beyond Economic Reparation For Transatlantic Slave Trade [PBA Editorial]
An interesting conference attended by senior government officials from across Africa and the Diaspora community was held in Accra, Ghana last Thursday. The theme of the discussion was Europe’s creation of wealth in the most inhumane manner and at the cost of
Africa Needs More Value For Agric Exports
Africa, the world’s second-largest and most-populous continent, traverses 20 per cent of Earth’s total surface area with big chunk of arable land. No surprise that the continent is often referred to as “World’s Breadbasket.” Despite the title, the continent remains the most
Biden, AGOA And What’s Fair Deal For Africa
Enacted by the United States Congress in 2000 to promote trade and economic cooperation between the United States and eligible sub-Saharan African countries, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been in the news recently. This is not surprising as South
Africa Must Break Internal Visa Barriers For Shared Prosperity – Editorial
Africa - the world's second-largest continent with 54 recognized countries - has again been reminded of a low-hanging fruit that must be plucked in the continent’s enlightened self-interest.
Nigeria Isn’t Broke – Editorial
Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and National Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, the other day declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government was facing a serious revenue deficit, as “there’s no money anywhere in the country, the government is just managing to pay salaries.”
World Food Day, CBN And Lifting Of Forex Ban On Foodstuffs
Today is World Food Day – a day set aside by the United Nations to encourage action for the future of food, people, and the environment and awareness of hunger. Although this year’s celebration is centered around the theme: “Water is Life,
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