Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda Outpace Nigeria in Economic Growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, leaving Nigeria off the list of the continent’s top performers. The announcement came during...

Customs Without Commerce: How Ghana’s Import Tax System Betrays Labor, Industry, and National Development

Trade policy in developing economies is both an industrial framework and a national employment instrument. It defines how a country positions itself in global markets, attracts investors, and distributes the gains of trade across its labor force....

ENHANCING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY: Stakeholders Chart Path For Sustainable Rural Roads Reform In Edo State

Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security through the state rural access and agricultural marketing project, in collaboration with the World Bank, has engaged key stakeholders in a one day consultation meeting aimed at reforming the...

African Policy Dialogue Holds Seminar On Inclusive Bill On Renewable Energy To Create Jobs

The need for creation of jobs through renewable energy for Nigerian’s was the focus of the programme organized by Africa Policy Dialogue which held at the Victor Uwaifo hub on Airport Road in Benin City. Wellington Akodeja reports that the...

Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast Lead Africa’s Economic Renaissance

IMF Highlights Strategic Reforms and Infrastructure Investments Driving Growth Amid Global Challenges In a significant shift in Africa’s economic landscape, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast have emerged as the continent’s...

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Osamede’ is visually striking but historically flawed retelling of the Benin Expedition

Cast: Ivie Okujaye, William Benson, Lexan Aisosa Peters, Tosin Adeyemi, Lancelot Imasuen, Etinosa Idemudia, Obazele Paul, Osagie Elegbe, Alex Bud Director: James Omokwe Run time: In January 1897, the British colonialists heavily attacked the Benin...

Oju Ore: Snail pace construction work worsens road users’ agony

In June, this year, a video went viral on the sorry state of the 64km Oju-Ore/Ota-Idiroko highway in Ado-Odo Council, Ogun State. This road is one of the most important in the country. Aside from linking many towns in the corridor to Nigeria’s...

Nigeria Missing As IMF Lists Benin Republic, Rwanda, Others As Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, has once again been excluded from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest ranking of the continent’s fastest-growing economies. This development is an indication of the country’s...

Nigeria missing as Benin Republic, Uganda make list of fastest-growing economies in Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from its latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, naming Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda among the continent’s top performers. The IMF said the five...

Benin puts solar power at the heart of its energy policy

Benin’s government has reaffirmed its intention to make renewable energy the main source of the country’s power supply by 2030. Access to electricity in Benin remains both low and highly uneven: Around 42% of urban households are connected, with...

Ketowoglo Yao Azoumah (KYA Energy Group): “Our goal is to make Togo a renewable energy hub in West Africa”

(Togo First) - Founder and CEO of KYA Energy Group, Ketowoglo Yao Azoumah shares his journey from academic researcher to solar entrepreneur. In this interview with Togo First, he reflects on the challenges of energy entrepreneurship in Togo as his...

Edo partners German Film Academy to boost creative industry

BENIN CITY – As part of efforts to grow the creative industry, foster youth innovation, and promote creative enterprise, the Edo State Government has entered into a partnership with the German Film Academy to enhance the skills of young filmmakers...

Top 10 Africa’s fastest-growing economies according to IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unveiled Africa’s fastest-growing economies for 2025, highlighting a mix of countries that are leveraging their oil-rich natural endowment, focusing on agriculture, and making smart investment decisions to...

Benin Launches €45 Million Solar Initiative to Power Thousands

West Africa is witnessing a transformative energy project as Benin prepares to construct four solar power plants that will supply clean electricity to approximately 50,000 households, marking the country’s first major independent renewable energy...

2026 WCQ: 6 Takeaways From Super Eagles’ Emphatic Win Over Benin Republic

The Super Eagles reaffirmed their World Cup ambitions with a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo — a performance that was as ruthless as it was reassuring. Victor Osimhen stole the spotlight with a superb hat-trick, underlining once...

Nigeria: Okpebholo champions Benin City’s infrastructural renaissance

After eight agonizing years under his predecessor, the destiny of Edo State in road infrastructure development is finally taking shape. Don’t be quick to lament. Indeed, there are still many bad federal roads across the state, but Governor Monday...

Nigeria's Super Eagles Soar to Redemption: Osimhen's Hat-Trick Propels 4-0 Thrashing of Benin in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

In a match that will be etched into the annals of Nigerian football history, the Super Eagles unleashed a performance of unbridled fury and precision, dismantling neighbors Benin Republic with a resounding 4-0 victory in their FIFA World Cup...

Transitions – Three White Girls in Benin

Benin is a sliver of an African country next to its more well-known neighbor, Nigeria. In 2003, after college graduation, our daughter spent a few weeks there visiting her friend Angelina, a Peace Corps volunteer. When Angelina arrived in Benin,...

Dzifa Gomashie gifts production equipment to creative arts group in Ketu South  

By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu Aflao (VR), Oct 15, GNA-Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Member of Parliament (MP) of Ketu South and Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, has donated production equipment worth GH₵100,000 to film and comedy...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles thrash Benin 4-0 to qualify for playoffs

Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick as Nigeria beat Benin Republic on Tuesday. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the African playoff for the 2026 World Cup. The team defeated the Benin Republic 4-0 on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio...