Fifty years of Lagos: But what about the next 50?
Businessam StaffMay 30, 2017
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
Businessam StaffMay 30, 2017
Since the ascent to power of US President Donald Trump, two discussion topics have become increasingly popular: whether or not the man
Plastic bag bans in Africa: Reality or fantasy?
Businessam StaffMay 30, 2017
Tunisia and Kenya recently joined the ranks of African countries banning the use of plastic bags – but poor waste management and
Musings on the 2017 Budget
Businessam StaffMay 28, 2017
By Anthony Aziegbemi, PhD, Econs The 2017 Budget, known as the budget of growth and recovery is designed not only to get the country
How to raise your child to become a billionaire
Businessam StaffMay 26, 2017
As Shakespeare said, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” But could it be that
Behind Tanzania’s President John ‘The Bulldozer’ Magufuli’s mining sector cleansings
Businessam StaffMay 26, 2017
On Wednesday, May 24, President John ‘The Bulldozer’ Magufuli fired Minister of Energy and Minerals Sospeter Muhongo, Energy Ministry
Why China’s tech founders don’t have to worry about Wall Street
Businessam StaffMay 26, 2017
From the first days of China’s Internet, one of the biggest gripes of China’s tech entrepreneurs has been that Western
Africa is not poor, we are stealing its wealth
Businessam StaffMay 25, 2017
Africa is poor, but we can try to help its people. It’s a simple statement, repeated through a thousand images, newspaper
OPEC meets again but has it had an impact on oil prices?
Businessam StaffMay 24, 2017
Ministers from OPEC and non-OPEC oil exporters are meeting in Vienna today and tomorrow to decide whether to extend production cuts
China’s control problem
Businessam StaffMay 23, 2017
A mundane bank scam reveals a systemic risk. When it emerged last week that China Minsheng Banking Corp. had sold $436 million in