The Week Ahead

Happy Independence day, Nigeria. Nigeria is officially 66 years old. Kwam 1 has stepped in to reconcile rival factions within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), following tensions that have affected the union. Can this reconciliation bring lasting peace to the NURTW? Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called for Africa to secure two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, while Côte d’Ivoire has also backed reforms to give Africa greater representation. S...

Ivory Coast has rejected a US request to accept deportees who are not Ivorian citizens. The decision highlights tensions over US deportation policies. Should African countries accept deportees who are not their citizens? The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5% to 23%, a move that could make loans cheaper. Will this rate cut improve access to affordable loans? The NSCDC has arrested 24 personnel over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. In...

China remains a major trading partner for Nigeria, accounting for about 40% of the country’s total imports. What does Nigeria’s dependence on Chinese imports mean for local production and the country’s trade balance? The US has provided a $100 million loan to Africell to support the telecommunications company’s operations and expansion. What could this financing mean for Africell’s expansion and competition in Africa’s telecommunications sector? Nigerians are the sixth-largest foreign natio...

Ghana’s gold exports rose 49% to $12.5 billion, with gold accounting for 99.9% of exports to South Africa. What is driving this growth, and what does Ghana’s reliance on gold mean for export diversification? Profits in Ghana’s banking sector fell to GH¢7.1 billion, raising questions about the financial pressures facing banks and their potential impact on the wider economy. What could be driving the decline in Ghana’s banking sector profits? Ivory Coast has begun liquidating its electoral com...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Nigerian government to account for the savings from fuel subsidy removal and explain how the funds are being used. What should the government do to ensure these savings benefit Nigerians? Nigeria has dropped to 56th in the world poverty ranking, highlighting the country's ongoing struggle with poverty and economic hardship. What urgent steps can the government take to reduce poverty and improve living conditions? Ghana’s fuel prices ar...