Life "Under The Electricity Grid" In Nigeria

Jared Kalow. In July, 2015, Nigerian President Buhari and President Obama spoke at length in the…


US Senate Re-Introduces The Electrify Africa Act

Ben Leo. On August 14, 2015 the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), led by Chairman Bob…


Electricity in Africa; There Must Be A better Way To Light Up The Continent

THE stylishly dressed men and women window-shopping in the air-conditioned cool of the Lagos Palms…


Currency Wars: The making Of The Next Global Crisis

By James Rickards. In 1971, President Nixon imposed national price controls and took the United…


The Lion Awakes: An Adventure in Africa's Economic Miracle

By Ashish J. Thakkar. More movies are made in Nigeria than Hollywood each year. M-pesa, arguably…


Who Are The Major Players In The World's Oil Market?

Sam Null. The world oil market is complex. Governments as well as private companies play roles in…


As Oil Prices Slump, Many African Countries Would Benefit While Nigeria and Sudan Bear The Brunt.

The price of oil halved between June 2014 and March 2015. This was mainly due to increased oil…


From Strong Men To Strong Institutions: An Assessment Of Africa’s Transition Towards More Political Contestability

  Vera Songwe. As President Obama said during his recent address at the African Union,…


The Unions Of Two Continents to Resolve Conflicts And Strengthen Security In Africa

The EU and the African Union are developing a security and development partnership, based on…


Voices of the Poor

By Narayan, Deepa, Ed.; Petesch, Patti, Ed. This book, the last volume in a three-part series,…