Africa’s Leaders Other rising overperformers in Sub-Saharan Africa include Senegal, Rwanda, Namibia and Madagascar, many of which exceed expectations relative to their GDP and income levels. Africa’s Laggards & Key Weaknesses Smaller economies also lag […]
The latest CAF Clubs’ Rankings for the 2025–26 season have been released, confirming Egypt’s Al Ahly as Africa’s most successful club over the past five years. Key Takeaways What It Means
Nigeria has fallen three places in the 2025 UN-backed World Happiness Report, now ranking 105th out of 147 countries, down from 102nd in last year’s report. Within Africa, Nigeria is now the 10th happiest country. […]
A new global index has revealed Africa’s most powerful passports for 2025, with Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa leading the continent in travel freedom. The ranking, published by RankBank, assessed passports based on the number […]
Nigeria’s position on the Human Development Index (HDI) has once again raised concerns, as the country trails behind several African peers despite its economic potential and abundant natural resources. The latest report, released by the […]
Africa’s aviation sector has once again been spotlighted in the latest global rankings, with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Nigeria’s Air Peace emerging as standout performers. The ranking, compiled by aviation analysts, highlights safety records, […]
Nigeria’s business environment has come under scrutiny once again as the country recorded a drop in the latest World Bank Ease of Doing Business Index, raising concerns about competitiveness and investor confidence. The ranking, which […]
Nigeria has once again ranked poorly in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, raising fresh concerns over the country’s anti-graft efforts. The 2025 report places Nigeria among the lowest-scoring nations globally, […]
Nigeria’s passport has recorded another drop in global mobility, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index released this week. The index, which measures the strength of passports based on the number of destinations holders can […]
France was hit by sweeping nationwide strikes on Thursday as workers across multiple sectors protested the government’s new austerity measures. Public transport, schools, and healthcare services were severely disrupted, with unions reporting massive turnout in […]