Economy/Finance
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Says Investing Is for Lazy People — Africa Cannot Retire Its Builders
Investors helped fund the companies Iyinoluwa Aboyeji built. His “lazy people” remark opens a wider debate about investing and Africa’s need for repeat founders.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
How Africa’s Tech-Savvy Youth Are Transforming the Job Market Through Remote Work
Africa’s youth are leading a remote work boom, reshaping job markets with tech skills and innovation. Here’s how they’re building a digital-first future.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
PenCom Begins Review of Pension Law to Strengthen Retirement Benefits After 12 Years
PenCom is set to overhaul Nigeria's pension law, promising better retirement benefits and stronger protection for workers.ÂOgochukwu Magdalene Obia
Bitter Harvest: Why West Africa’s Cocoa Output Is Falling
West Africa, led by Ivory Coast and Ghana, is facing a cocoa production crisis. These nations, once producing over 2 million tonnes of cocoa each season, are now seeing a sharp decline. A 10% decline in the 2025/26 harvest is forecasted, signaling a crisis in cultures, climates, and economies. Factors like rising temperatures, aging trees, diseases, illegal gold mining, and youth leaving farms for cities are contributing to this decline.Olajide Ayodokun Felix
Morocco’s Green Data Vision: Powering Sovereignty Through Wind, Sun, and Strategy
Morocco plans to build a 500-megawatt data center in Dakhla powered entirely by green energy (wind and solar). This project aligns with Morocco's Digital Morocco 2030 roadmap, emphasizing digital sovereignty, using local renewable resources, and reducing reliance on imported energy. The initiative positions Morocco as a regional hub for digital infrastructure in West Africa, prioritizing local control over data.Olajide Ayodokun Felix