Economy/Finance
AI Is Giving Small African Businesses Tools Once Reserved for Big Companies. Is That Enough to Compete?
Big companies have entire teams. Small African businesses have AI, but can a few clever tools really help a small business compete with corporate giants, or is the playing field still unfair?
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These 5 FG Projects Are Rolling Out in October. Can They Help Nigeria Reach a $1tn Economy?
Nigeria is targeting a $1tn economy by 2030. These five FG projects cover fibre infrastructure, rural connectivity, digital skills, national addressing and CNG expansion. But can they actually help close the gap?Owobu Maureen
10 African Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026
Forbes has named 10 African companies among the World’s Best Employers 2026. Nine are from South Africa, while Nigeria’s GTBank is the only Nigerian company on the list. See the full ranking and what it reveals about Africa’s top employers.Owobu Maureen
10 African Countries With the Lowest GDP Per Capita in 2026
From South Sudan to Sudan, these 10 African countries have the lowest GDP per capita in 2026—but what is keeping their economies behind?Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Nigeria Is Now Africa's 8th Most Investable Economy. What Changed and What Does It Mean for Investors?
Nigeria rose from 12th to 8th in Bloomberg’s 2026 Africa investment risk ranking. Here’s what changed and what the gains mean for investors.Zainab Bakare