Policy Why West Africa should adopt more liberal drug policies as Obasanjo advised. Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria is calling on West African governments to overhaul their drug laws by decriminalizing personal use and prioritizing treatment as a response to rising substance abuse in the region.
Policy ‘CRI-Kofi Annan’ sweet potatoes to be released alongside other varieties. A new breed of sweet potatoes in Ghana will be named after late UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan. According to reports, the Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be naming...
Policy The latest clampdown on tax evaders in Nigeria explained. The Nigerian government regulatory agency for collection of tax and revenue, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a clampdown on billionaires in the country who evade tax.
Policy This spoken word hangout is targeted at tackling core social issues in Nigeria. In recent times, AskIfa.ng has devoted its time towards the development of raw talents in the most unconventional form of art. The technology-based website has been doing this for the past six months with its Spoken...
Business South Sudan plans to ramp up oil production levels. South Sudan is looking to get its oil production back on track after a five-year civil war which started in 2012 disrupted the budding industry.
Business Kenya gains momentum ahead of Uganda in oil production race Key things to get right so you win at digital EU, Germany partner to boost Nigeria’s leather sector TECNO CAMON 12: Amazing smartphone with a splendid camera at a good price
Policy CBN raises lending requirement for banks, sets new deadline Nigeria mulls automated road toll Zimbabwe to introduce new banknotes amid cash shortages Nigeria’s Senate looks to cut government spending by streamlining federal agencies
Life Rwanda’s tourism thrives despite all odds DRC to vaccinate almost one million against decade-worst measles outbreak UN project to address health risks for artisanal miners in Burkina Faso Kenyans slam government over food aid from China as drought worsens
Innovation South Africa opens Digital Language Resources Center Here are five outstanding teams from the MasterCard Foundation Social Venture Challenge Zenith Bank launches online Dubai visa application on its mobile platform. How this 24-year-old innovator is tackling food waste in Uganda
