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Lack of electricity drives birth rate, says new REA boss Ayodele Fayose
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 8, 2026

Lack of electricity drives birth rate, says new REA boss Ayodele Fayose

Could turning off the lights at 7 p.m. be powering Nigeria’s population boom? Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti read more Lack of electricity drives birth rate, says new REA boss Ayodele Fayose ...
WACT invests in local talent with 52 new scholarships
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 8, 2026

WACT invests in local talent with 52 new scholarships

West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has expanded its scholarship programme to 193 beneficiaries after admitting 52 new students, read more WACT invests in local talent with 52 new scholarships ...
Before another Detty December, Lagos must clean up
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 8, 2026

Before another Detty December, Lagos must clean up

Lagos is once again preparing for what has become one of its biggest attractions of the year. As December approaches, read more Before another Detty December, Lagos must clean up ...
Sanwo-Olu felicitates Lagos APC Chairman, Ojelabi, at 68
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 8, 2026

Sanwo-Olu felicitates Lagos APC Chairman, Ojelabi, at 68

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, read more Sanwo-Olu felicitates Lagos APC Chairman, Ojelabi, at 68 ...
Capital Ethiopia Aug 8, 2026

Djibouti urged to tighten debt controls

A new economic assessment recommends that Djibouti implement tighter debt controls, strengthen state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and improve domestic revenue collection to sustain its infrastructure-led growth. The Investment Bank of Africa (IBA) describes Djibouti as a strategically vital gateway for...
Capital Ethiopia Aug 8, 2026

Who benefits from the migrant chaos in Spain?

What happened in the North African Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week was tragic for everyone involved. So let’s make it a regular thing, the EU apparently decided – at least judging by its actions. I’m not saying that anybody overtly wants migrants from all over Africa to routinely storm the ...
Capital Ethiopia Aug 8, 2026

Childcare seen as economic infrastructure, not just welfare

Childcare should be treated as a core economic investment rather than a narrow social welfare expense, according to a new study presented at the 14th Africa Evidence Summit. The study, led by Dessalegn Anshiso of the Policy Studies Institute, argues that early childhood care and development has the ...
Capital Ethiopia Aug 8, 2026

The Commercialization of Hope

Hope has always occupied a unique place in human society. It motivates individuals to persevere through adversity, inspires innovation, and sustains communities during times of uncertainty. Traditionally regarded as a moral and psychological resource, hope is increasingly being transformed into a co...
New Business Ethiopia Aug 8, 2026

Over 664,000 New Households Gain Access to Electricity in Ethiopia

During the Ethiopian fiscal year ended July 7, 2026, Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) has managed to connect 664,505 households to electricity, said the state agency in charge of electricity distribution in Ethiopia. EES had planned to provide electricity access to 800,000 new customers. However, th...
New Business Ethiopia Aug 8, 2026

Bahir Dar Airport in Ethiopia Gets New Terminal

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the new terminal of Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport in Bahir Dar city, the second-largest international airport in Ethiopia after Bole International Airport. In his speech at the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister s...
New Business Ethiopia Aug 8, 2026

Ethiopia Minerals Export Revenue Increases by Over One Billion Dollar

Ethiopia’s annual export earnings from minerals has increased by over one billion dollars from about $4.4 billion the previous fiscal year of the country ended July 7, 2025 reaching $5.7 Billion the year ended July 7, 2026, according to report by the Ministry of Mines of Ethiopia. This is indi...
Capital Ethiopia Aug 8, 2026

Diaspora couple opens digital libraries in Harar

An Ethiopian couple based in Ohio, United States, has expanded its education support in Ethiopia with the inauguration of two digital libraries in Harar. Lemma Getachew and Dr. Guenet Endale, through the Lemma and Dr. Guenet Foundation, opened the facilities at Harar Secondary (Junior) School and Ra...
Top 10 most peaceful countries in the world in 2026
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 8, 2026

Top 10 most peaceful countries in the world in 2026

The 2026 Global Peace Index shows that peacefulness remains concentrated among a group of countries with low levels of conflict read more Top 10 most peaceful countries in the world in 2026 ...
Nigeria and China sign strategic pact to expand creative industry ties
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 8, 2026

Nigeria and China sign strategic pact to expand creative industry ties

Nigeria and China have moved to deepen cooperation in film, television, and literature following the signing of a strategic agreement read more Nigeria and China sign strategic pact to expand creative industry ties ...
Lessons Hidden in Everyday Stories – A review of Ayodele Alabi’s Congratulations, you are a work in progress
BusinessDay Nigeria Aug 8, 2026

Lessons Hidden in Everyday Stories – A review of Ayodele Alabi’s Congratulations, you are a work in progress

Title: Congratulations, you are a work in progress Author: Ayodele Alabi Year of Publication: 2026 Number of Pages: 182 Category: read more Lessons Hidden in Everyday Stories – A review of Ayodele Alabi’s Congratulations, you are a work in progress ...
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