Archive In Policy

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  France’s Macron to make unprecedented visit to Fela’s New Afrikan shrine. The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, will be visiting the New Afrikan Shrine, the traditional home of late Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.
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  WEMA Bank Plc CEO proceeds on terminal leave. Wema Bank Plc.
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  Egypt’s Sisi promises the economy is right on track despite protests against his reforms. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has reiterated that Egypt is on the right track to revive its economy after a meltdown almost brought the country to its knees.
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  Buhari signs Executive Order 6 for “suspicious assets”. President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday signed into law Executive Order 6; for the preservation of suspicious assets connected with corruption.
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  Egypt’s Hafez Ghanem appointed as World Bank Vice President for Africa. World Bank Group has appointed Dr Hafez Ghanem as its new vice president.
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  US to probe mining giants Glencore over bribery and corruption in Nigeria and DR Congo. Mining giants Glencore received a subpoena by the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) last week for its documents and records in an ongoing investigation into corruption and bribery in Nigeria, Venezuela and the Democratic...
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  Obama Foundation Leaders 2018: Nigerians represent the largest number of participants from a single country. After launching Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa in April 2018, the Obama Foundation has announced 200 participants who will be a part of the 2018 class.
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  Business

  Eritrea’s embassy in Addis Ababa is open for business. Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki made an unprecedented visit to Ethiopia on Sunday to put the age-long feud between the two neighbouring countries to rest.
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  Obama blames African governments for brain drain on the continent. In his first high-profile speech since he stepped down as U.S. president last year, Barrack Obama was once again critical of African leaders.
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  Ramaphosa could reach his $100 billion investment target before the end of the year. After his visit to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is slowly restoring investor confidence in South Africa and could reach his $100 billion target before the end...