Nigerians overpay for their internet, according to a global study
In terms of regional position, Nigeria ranks 12th place in Sub-Saharan Africa, with its index 56% lower than Africa’s average. Countries like South Africa and Ghana rank 70th and 105th, respectively, both overpaying for the internet they get. Nigeria has a 90% lower index compared to South Africa and 26% lower index compared to Ghana.
Women-owned coffee farms grow roots in Ghana
Ashanti Kpoeta — From dozens of farms nestled among the hills of Ghana’s Volta region to the cafes and restaurants of the capital, Accra, the women farming and marketing Ghanaian coffee are working to gain a firmer foothold in the small but growing sector. Ghana is the world’s second-largest cocoa producer behind neighbour Ivory Coast,
INEC briefs Observation Missions in Nigeria
Photo ECOWAS Observation Mission to Nigeria participates at the Briefing of Heads of International Observation Missions by INEC H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma, Head of the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in Nigeria and former President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, participated at the briefing of Heads of International Observation Missions conducted
Nigeria presidential candidates sign peace accord in Abuja
By MOHAMMED MOMOH Abuja The AU observer mission led by former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday witnessed the signing of the second peace accord by Nigeria’s 18 presidential candidates ahead of polls on February 25. The first peace accord was signed by the candidates on September 29, 2022 and was organised by the National
See Ghana and Gambia’s plan to boost digitization in their respective economies
This news is courtesy of Quartz Africa, a publication centered on African news. Recently, both countries joined Nigeria, Rwanda, Morocco, and Djibouti as members of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), whose goal is, to link Africa and Gulf countries in realizing a common digital economy agenda. Other non-African members include Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi
AFRICA-FX- Kenya, Uganda, Ghana currencies expected to weaken
NAIROBI, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Kenya’s shilling, Uganda’s shilling Ghana’s cedi and Zambia’s kwacha are expected to weaken against the dollar in the week to Thursday, while Tanzania’s and Nigeria’s currencies are forecast to hold steady, traders said. KENYA Kenya’s shilling is expected to weaken further, hurt by increased demand for dollars from the energy
Standard Bank Wealth and Investment SA wins Best Private Bank Award – BusinessTech
The Group’s presence throughout South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and … “When it comes to private banking, business owners and top …
Playback: PM Express discuss challenges of businesses in Ghana
Thursday night’s Business Edition of PM Express will delve into some challenges faced by businesses in the country with regard to skills and competence of job seekers. Guests to join in the discussion are; Founder and CEO of DTI and Accent and Arts, Constance Elizabeth Swaniker, Director General of National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr
CEO of South Africa’s power utility Eskom to leave immediately
By REUTERS Johannesburg Andre de Ruyter, the chief executive of South Africa’s state power utility Eskom, will leave the company with immediate effect, Eskom said on Wednesday. Eskom said in a statement that the decision was taken following a special meeting between the company’s board and de Ruyter. “The board… resolved that… he will be
How Bolt is looking to grow in Africa
Uber’s main competitor in Africa, Bolt wants to accelerate its development on the continent and has announced an investment of 500 million euros. Bolt is a modest challenger, to say the least, if we compare the results in the world of Uber and the Estonian company. In Africa, Uber can rely on good results: last