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Rafiq Raji
MainaGate: We must be fair
I have followed the “MainaGate” saga with great interest. (It refers to the furtive reinstatement into the public…
Diversified Nigerian economy still about oil
Last week, I was part of a brilliant panel at the 2017Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Nigeria Briefing event in Lagos that…
African central banks to close year cautiously
Over the course of this business week (starting 20 November), central banks of the largest regional economies on…
Flattered Trump achieves little in Asia
Donald Trump, the American president, concludes his 5-country Asian trip in The Philippines today (14 November).…
2018 budget should be passed before year end
Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian president, is expected to present his 2018 budget estimates to the legislature on 7…
Additive manufacturing: Implications for African…
Global trade, the merchandise exports component of which was about US$15.5 trillion in 2016, according to World…
South Africa: Gigaba’s first test
Malusi Gigaba, the sometimes colourfully dapper – his unique wardrobe include suits with such ‘interesting’ colours…
What next after Zuma fails to shake off corruption…
That would be in an ideal world, however. Only a year ago, a lower court decided that the same charges be…
Liberia: Is it finally George Weah’s time?
Considering there are 20 candidates on the ballot, an easily recognizable Mr Weah may be ideally placed to benefit…
Bank of Uganda should seize the day
Recent political developments in Uganda are sobering, but not surprising. Yoweri Museveni, the Ugandan president,…
Nigeria: Still delicate
The Nigerian economy exited recession in the second quarter of 2017 to much applause. Readers of my column would…
South Africa: All about political risk
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), whose monetary policy committee (MPC) meets this week (19-21 September), has…