Nigeria has allocated $200 million in its 2025 budget to address shortfalls resulting from the United States’ suspension of aid, according to a Senate document reviewed by Reuters on Thursday. Nigeria allocates $200 million in 2025 budget to address aid suspension from the United States. Ghana is also scrambling to bridge $156 million funding gap…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote continues to advocate for Nigeria’s self-sufficiency as he extends his campaign to eliminate oil imports to the sugar business. Aliko Dangote aims to end sugar importation in Nigeria and has allocated $700 million to the cause. The company plans to explore opportunities in the manufacturing sector to replace imports, create…
In the third quarter of 2024, Nigeria spent more money importing goods, similar to how it did exporting products compared to the previous quarter. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 countries Nigeria spent the most money on in Q3 2024. This list is courtesy of a report by the National Bureau of Statistics. China…
According to projections by the Global Cities Institute, the future belongs to Africa. By 2100, 13 of the world’s largest megacities will be on the continent, while India will claim three. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African cities among projected megacities by 2100. The list is courtesy of the World Economic Forum. Lagos,…
The Nigerian government has expressed dissatisfaction with the Canadian embassy’s decision to deny visas to its military officers. Nigeria expresses dissatisfaction with Canada denying visas to its military officers Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa and senior army officials were denied visas to attend an event in Canada Canada has introduced new immigration…
Russia’s energy investment into African countries such as Algeria, Congo, and Tanzania, has caught the attention of its contemporaries as Equatorial Guinea hopes to get in the mix. Russia’s energy investment in African countries like Algeria, Congo, and Tanzania has attracted attention. Equatorial Guinea aims to join Russian partnerships in the energy sector. Partnerships involve…
Female researchers in Africa have made profound contributions across various fields, playing a crucial role in scientific advancements, social development, and policy influence. African female researchers have made significant contributions across various fields, despite systemic challenges Gender disparities in academia and research persist in Africa, with only 31.5% of researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa being women…
