Month: June 2020
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People & Money
Nigerians and America in the Age of George Floyd’s Rage
Narrative is everything. Narrative is powerful. We are living in uncharted times, here in America, let us just call it the…
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People & Money
Funding Opportunities for African Businesses June 29
1. VC4A calls on Start-Ups Scaling up to pitch for up to $10m at 2020 Venture Showcase Series A VC4A,…
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Tech
The New Nokia 5.3: High Tech on a Low Budget
There is something similar to the arms race going on in the world of smartphone manufacturing: the contending combatants pour…
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Tech
“Phones Are an Essential Commodity”: Despite Lockdown, Nigerians Kept Buying Phones
There’s a class of goods that economists describe as “Giffen goods”. These goods defy the laws of demand and supply…
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Wellbeing
We Should All Consult Psychologists: It’s Like Servicing Your Engine
By Sesugh Akume A few years ago circa 2012 or so, I was at a psychiatric hospital to consult a…
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People & Money
Amid Pandemic, Africa Shows Resilience
Amaka Anku leads the firm’s Africa practice, directing its analysis of regional trends and the interaction of politics, policy, and…
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Wellbeing
Avoiding Covid-19: Most Important thing is Avoiding Other Peoples’ Saliva
The Nigerian Immigration Service’s Passport Offices are always very busy places and they have remained so during the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Working Lives
Working Lives: The Baba Ijebu Agent Who Runs Two Shops But Still Lives With Parents
Working Lives: The Ubiquitous Agents of Baba Ijebu You could also call them The Red Brigade – the men and…
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Working Lives
Working Lives: The Baba Ijebu Agent and Fashion Designer Who Saves N7, 000 a Week
Working Lives: The Ubiquitous Agents of Baba Ijebu You could also call them The Red Brigade – the men and…
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