In an effort to honor Nigeria’s impactful female leaders and their pivotal contributions to the nation’s advancement, RED Africa, a premier governance communication firm, is thrilled to announce the launch of the “Women Behind The State (WBTS)” list, in collaboration with Ubuntu Tribe, a pioneer in the financial tech sector of tokenized real-world assets, starting
The 54th World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland from the 15th to the 19th of January, 2024. Themed, Rebuilding Trust, the annual event featured over 200 sessions that shape the trajectory of the world’s economic landscape. Amidst the diverse narratives throughout the 5-day event, one that resonated particularly strongly was the future of
In a world grappling with the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigeria is positioning itself to become a global AI leader. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, emphasised the government’s commitment to AI during the Zenith Bank Tech Fair in Lagos, marking a pivotal shift in prioritising this transformative technology. AI’s
As the world moves towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future, Nigeria is leaving behind its oil dependency to explore alternative energy sources. This shift promises an exciting chapter in Nigeria’s economic rejuvenation. In September, we embarked on a journey to explore new avenues for Nigeria’s economic renewal. Our first stop was the Ministry of Marine
We are thrilled to introduce BTS100, a groundbreaking publication that celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of young leaders who have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s governance landscape. In its inaugural edition, BTS100 list spotlights individuals from various sectors, including legislators, executives, consiglieres, the judiciary, and active citizens, who have significantly influenced Nigeria’s governance over the
When situated at the Earth’s midpoint, one can observe the rapidly evolving nature of the world. Through the combined efforts of both private and public sectors, human society is undergoing swift transformations, transitioning from a fossil fuel-dependent economy to an environmentally conscious one, replacing physical transactions with digital payments, and placing greater importance on ESG
On Wednesday, July 26, 2022, news broke of a coup in Niger, the Presidential guard led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani had ousted the country’s 10th president, Mohamed Bazoum. The usual condemnations flew in as many Nigeriens jubilated on the street. The Africa Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) reiterated their
As we watch the tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan, American forces having spent two decades there, we recognize that there have been bright spots—such as lower child mortality rates, increases in per capita GDP, and improved literacy rates; but amid the current tension, there are many lessons for African leaders to learn. Nation-building requires a strategy
With Nigeria’s general elections just two years away, the country’s electoral commission, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started preparations. In less than 48 hours after the resumption of online Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed that it has received 92,845 online applications nationwide. Further, they added that of the 92,845 applications received, 63,437 were for new voter
Sino-African relations predate the 21st century, but an increased focus on establishing long-term relationships began in 1996 when then-President, Jiang Zemin, assembled other Chinese dignitaries for bilateral dialogue across the continent. Since 1996, China’s involvement in Africa’s economy, trade, and infrastructure has grown exponentially. For context, the trade volume in 2000 was earmarked at $10.6bn;
