west africa

Under Watch: Escalating Militant Threat in West African Countries – Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso

The al‑Qaeda affiliate JNIM (Jama’at Nusrat al‑Islam wal‑Muslimin) has expanded across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Benin, growing to about 6,000…

9 months ago

Tokyo 2020: What African Country Claims Its First Ever Olympic Medal On Its Independence Day?

History is made as Burkina Faso's Hugues Fabrice Zango claimed his country's first ever Olympic medal in the men's triple…

5 years ago

Top West African Languages

Africa, the second largest continent is home to around 2,000 languages, with Nigeria alone speaking over 250 languages. The continent…

5 years ago

Top 5 Macroeconomic and Development Issues Facing West Africa

Truly, the West African sub-region has moved forward these last few years despite a competitive international environment. This change can…

6 years ago

‘Eco warriors’ battle over future of West African currency

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) greets Ivorian counterpart President Alassane Ouattara on the sidelines of a press conference at the…

6 years ago

ECOWAS @ 45: Top 5 Achievements till Date

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) turns 45 this year, begetting the need to appreciate the Sentinel of…

6 years ago

Top 5 Facts About Sub Saharan Africa

Sub Saharan Africa is the geographic area in Africa comprising of the countries below North Africa. The United Nations classify…

7 years ago

How Many Official Languages Does Nigeria Have?

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and the largest in West Africa, diversified with various ethnic groups, tribes, and languages.…

7 years ago

Royalty and Wealth: Mansa Musa The Richest Man That Ever Lived

When we think of the world’s all-time richest people, names like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and John D Rockefeller immediately…

8 years ago

5 Reasons Why You Should Engage In Ginger Farming In Nigeria

Ginger is a common agricultural produce commonly used in almost every household in Nigeria, either as a spice for cooking or…

8 years ago

Press Release: Fast-Growing Digital Platform, Wirecard Set To Expand E-Business Across Africa

Wirecard which is one of the world's fastest growing digital platforms in the financial commerce sector has revealed its vigorous…

8 years ago

International Financial Group, Old Mutual Focuses On Ghana And Nigeria To Build Its Brand In West Africa

Old Mutual lobbied hard for its shareholders to accept its managed separation, which was approved barely a month before the…

8 years ago