Nigeria’s new sweatshops Special economic zones are springing up across Africa as Chinese manufacturers arrive in search of cheap labour. But outside the zones life is ... much tougher.
Hannibal: Ghost of a recovery Africa's resilience in the face of global pressures has earnt it a serious look from investors. ...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Ama Ata Aidoo The Nigerian writer says she feels a "deep gratitude to" Ghana's Ata Aidoo as part of our series asking African writers to pay homage to their ... literary legends.
Corruption: Cooperate or bust Plea bargains are now more common and more severe as they become ?a key tool for anti-corruption policies in the US and elsewhere ...
Business school: Kaduna’s competency Set in the green outskirts of Kaduna, the centre of learning of northern Nigeria, a modest business school ?is slowly starting to provide the ... skills that encourage entrepreneurship.
Stop chiefs selling off their subjects’ land No.10 on our list of 11 ideas for Africa in 2011 is to forbid traditional chiefs from selling the land rights of their subjects ...
White sands on Ghana’s Gold Coast Accra is a new stop on many international airlines' routes as Ghana's beaches, conference centres and cultural tourism attract holidaymakers ... and businessmen from Europe and the US.
Nigerian ruling party sets 13 Jan date for primary elections Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan claims a strong lead in the nomination race ahead of Nigeria's presidential elections due in April ... 2011.
Inside the Niger Delta revolution An interview with Mujahid Dokubo-Asari?, founder of the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force on why the region's troubles remain central to Nigeria's ... politics.