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Fifty years of Lagos: But what about the next 50?

The Nigerian megacity of Lagos, with its 20 million inhabitants, is the biggest in sub-Saharan Africa and is celebrating its 50th…

The United States of insanity

Since the ascent to power of US President Donald Trump, two discussion topics have become increasingly popular: whether or not…

Plastic bag bans in Africa: Reality or fantasy?

Tunisia and Kenya recently joined the ranks of African countries banning the use of plastic bags - but poor waste…

Musings on the 2017 Budget

By Anthony Aziegbemi, PhD, Econs The 2017 Budget, known as the budget of growth and recovery is designed not only…

How to raise your child to become a billionaire

As Shakespeare said, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” But could it…

Behind Tanzania’s President John ‘The Bulldozer’ Magufuli’s mining sector cleansings

On Wednesday, May 24, President John ‘The Bulldozer’ Magufuli fired Minister of Energy and Minerals Sospeter Muhongo, Energy Ministry Permanent…