In our recent research, we took a dive into the current fiscal landscape of Nigeria to identify the most sustainable and high-yielding investment opportunities in Nigeria for the year 2026. This report is grounded in 2026 macroeconomic data, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook and the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Projection. The Macroeconomic Case for…
Seven of the world's 10 fastest growing economies are in Africa. This changes how we see economic growth. I'm excited to share how Africa's economy is changing the world. Africa is no longer seen as needing international aid. Instead, it's a place of new ideas and business. Countries like Nigeria,…
Africa's youth face steep hurdles. Youth unemployment challenges persist, with reports estimating 50-60% underemployment/inactivity among Nigerian youth (derived from NBS/AfDB trends 2025), while 70 million people live below the poverty line according to World Bank data.. Nigeria Tax Law, through the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 signed by President Bola Tinubu…
Africa counts 244 million businesses. Most fall into the small business category. Self-employed people and micro enterprises make up the bulk. They provide 84 percent of all jobs on the continent. In Nigeria, 39.6 million SMEs contribute 48 percent to GDP. These numbers come from recent surveys by national agencies…
Intra-African trade accounts for only 15% of Africa's total trade, compared to 58 percent in Asia and 67 percent in Europe. This gap limits opportunities for youth entrepreneurs and small businesses across the continent. As an NGO focused on education, health, technology, and entrepreneurship, we have worked directly with startups…
As a writer for an NGO dedicated to the socioeconomic development of Africa as a continent, I have spent years analyzing the data that defines our future. Africa is currently undergoing a demographic shift unlike anything the world has seen. According to Africa’s Pulse, No. 32, October 2025: “Pathways to…
As we navigate the end of 2025, the African entrepreneurial landscape is witnessing a profound structural shift. From a researcher's perspective, data reveals an ecosystem that has successfully decoupled itself from the global "funding winter." Between January and October 2025, African startups raised a total of $2.65 billion, representing a…
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