Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act became law on 16 August 2021; the real test is whether institutions, not individuals, can execute the reform.
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Profiles
Credibility Diplomacy: A Necessity for Pan-Africanism
In order for Pan-Africanism to work, there is need for Credibility Diplomacy. Simply defined, Credibility comprises the objective and subjective components of the believability of a source or message. Credibility is one of the greatest emotional assets that has seen...
Africa’s New York and Washington in the Desert
In March 2015, the Egyptian government announced the construction of a "New Administrative Capital", that marking the beginning of a new dawn of the historically great nation of Egypt. This is the first even in Africa, and it coming from the ancient dominators of...
Creating an Egypt Fund like Norway
What if Egypt creates an Egypt Fund just like the Norway Fund in order to have people centred national development and resource beneficiation? Just a thought. At present, Oil, Renewable Energy, Construction, and Agriculture are the economic pillars, with mega...
Blitta solar plant in Togo — value-chain opening the business case for decision-makers
Blitta, West Africa’s largest solar plant at around 50 MWp, tests whether Togo built repeatable institutional execution — not just one leader’s win.
Adétikopé industrial platform in Togo — leadership lesson why it matters for investors
Adétikopé’s real test is institutional: can Togo repeat it without one champion? Ironu on execution capability, governance design and durable delivery near
Cabo Verde’s EllaLink cable service — leadership lesson — why it matters for investors
As EllaLink enters service on 1 June 2021, Cabo Verde gains an Atlantic fibre route — and a leadership test of whether its institutions can repeat the feat.
Guinea’s Souapiti hydropower launch — value-chain opening why it matters for investors
Souapiti hydropower reached Guinea’s grid on 22 December 2020. Did delivery depend on one champion, or on institutions that can build and operate power again?
The Botswana Innovation Hub
One of the most efficient hubs in Africa is the Botswana Innovation Hub. Botswana Innovation Hub is incorporated as a company to develop and operate Botswana’ s first Science and Technology Park to create an environment that supports start-ups and existing local...