KNUST School of Business hosts O. R. Tambo Africa Research Chair
Dean of the KNUST School of Business, Prof. Nathaniel Boso has been named one of the Chairs from ten African Universities to host the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI). The chair will among others expand research and innovation capacities in and for Africa. Speaking at the launch, Prof. Boso said he is hopeful
Delta and JA Africa further STEM and business education
Delta Air Lines and Junior Achievement Africa have renewed their partnership to advance business and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education among young people across the continent. JA Africa is one of Africa’s largest and most impactful youth-serving NGOs delivering hands-on, immersive learning in work, financial health, entrepreneurship, sustainability, STEM, economics, citizenship, ethics and
Most Popular Apps In Africa 2022: Top 10 Most Used
Most Popular Apps In Africa: Africa has established a reputation as the continent with the highest utilization of mobile technologies. It is time to begin recognizing African app developers and business owners. Thanks to the substantial advancement shown in recent years, Africa has regularly and gradually ascended to the top in both mobile usage and
South Africa vows ‘unapologetic’ support to Western Sahara — World — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday vowed his government’s “unapologetic” backing for the partially recognised Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in Western Sahara. The disputed status of Western Sahara –– a former Spanish colony considered a “non-self-governing territory” by the United Nations –– has pitted Morocco against the Algeria-backed pro-independence Polisario Front since the
Black Sherif earns nomination for 2022 MTV Europe Awards
Black Sherif Sensational Ghanaian hip hop artiste, Black Sherif, makes his debut appearance as a nominee for the 2022 MTV Europe Awards. Black Sherif is nominated for the Best African Award category, competing alongside Tems (Nigeria), Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Burna Boy (Nigeria), Zuchu (Tanzania), and Musa Keys (South Africa). The nominations were announced on MTV
Nigeria: Ghanaian Cedi World Worst-Performing Currency As Naira Also Struggles
In September, the Hanke Currency Watchlist listed the Cedi–along with the Nigerian naira–as one of the worst-performing currencies in Africa in 2022. The Ghanaian currency, Cedi, has become the worst performing currency in the world after it lost 45.1 per cent of its value to the United States’ dollar in 2022. The cedi depreciated 3.3
African markets reject global downturn
Despite global financial difficulties, Africa’s top financial markets have made steady improvements… Despite global financial difficulties, Africa’s top financial markets have made steady improvements, according to a new report. More work is needed though, if they are to capitalise on their opportunities. The depth and quality of African financial markets has made slight improvements over
Gbajabiamila Alleges Breach of Forex Regulations by Foreign Airlines – THISDAYLIVE
•Domestic operators lament unfair treatment Juliet Akoje in Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila yesterday alleged that foreign airline operators were breaching the extant financial regulations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on foreign exchange. Gbajabiamila stated this during an interactive session on the blocked $700 million belonging to
Nigeria’s transport inflation reaches all-time high as energy costs rise
Nigeria’s transport inflation has risen to its highest point in 15 years. The transport inflation rose to 18.74% in the month of September 2021, representing a 50-basis points increase compared to the 18.24% recorded in the previous month. This information was disclosed in the recently released Consumer Price Index (CPI) report by the National Bureau
Africa-Iran trade up by 27% in six months
Trade volume between African countries and Iran increased 27 percent in the first half of the current Iranian year (March-September 2022), an Iranian official said. Addressing the second meeting of reviewing trade opportunities of Africa and Iran on Tuesday with emphasis on Senegal, Deputy Chairman of the Iran-Africa Business Club Ruhollah Latifi said that the