One year after a deadly wave of youth-led protests gripped Kenya, the streets of Nairobi and other cities are once again flooded with defiant chants, mass demonstrations, and the determined spirit of a new generation. Branded the “Gen Z Revolt,” this movement has re-emerged with fresh urgency and a singular, powerful demand: “Ruto Must Go.”…
Africa is on track to end its dependence on fertiliser imports within just 40 months, according to Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote. Speaking at the Afreximbank Annual Meeting in Abuja on Friday, Dangote outlined an ambitious expansion plan for his $2.5 billion fertiliser plant located outside Lagos. “In the next 40 months, Africa will…
In a landmark financial reform, the Nigerian government has announced plans to link citizens’ credit scores directly to their National Identification Numbers (NIN). The move, part of a broader initiative to centralize credit data and enforce financial accountability, is set to reshape the country’s lending and credit landscape. The announcement was made by Uzoma Nwagba,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced the launch of its 2025 recruitment exercise for four major agencies under the Ministry of Interior. This nationwide recruitment offers job opportunities across various ranks and fields in the following agencies: Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications exclusively through the official recruitment portal: https://recruitment.cdcfib.org. The…
In 1975, Kodak stood at the pinnacle of the photography world. The company owned: It was a Goliath. But in 2012, Kodak filed for bankruptcy. What happened wasn’t due to disruption by a competitor or a failure of technology. Kodak’s downfall was entirely self-inflicted.And it came down to one fatal decision that now stands as…
Last year, TikTok founder Zhang Yiming quietly relocated his family office to Singapore. He wasn’t alone. Over 20 Chinese billionaires followed. So did Google co-founder Sergey Brin, inventor James Dyson, and hedge fund legend Ray Dalio. They all saw something others missed. Singapore, a tiny island nation once given a 10% chance of survival, has…
Egypt has announced an ambitious plan to build a new desert city—Jirian City—west of Cairo, as part of a broader strategy to manage its mounting urban, water, and economic challenges. The project combines residential development, commercial infrastructure, and agricultural expansion, with the government hoping it will help unlock new economic value and alleviate pressure on…
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks its 50th anniversary, leaders from across the region have gathered in Lagos to reflect on the bloc’s achievements, assess its challenges, and chart a path forward. Founded on 28 May 1975 through the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, ECOWAS was established with a bold…
In early 2018, something unthinkable happened in the UK. KFC—a brand synonymous with fried chicken—ran out of chicken. Not in one or two branches. In 750 locations across the country. The result? Chaos, outrage, and the kind of headlines no brand ever wants to see. But instead of hiding behind legal teams or corporate jargon,…
In 1989, the Medellín cartel had more cash on hand than any corporation in the world. Every. Single. Week. $420 million arrived—in small, untraceable bills. But with that tidal wave of money came a problem even the world’s most powerful drug empire couldn’t solve. The money began to disappear. And not because of theft, or…