Nigeria’s parallel crises of insecurity and economic hardship reflect a fundamental breakdown in state-citizen trust that undermines both domestic governance and West Africa’s broader security architecture, according to analysis by conflict specialist Lekan Olayiwola. The continent’s most populous nation faces…
Four Nigerian technology firms secured positions in Google’s competitive startup accelerator programme, highlighting West Africa’s emergence as a continental hub for artificial intelligence-driven financial services innovation. The selection represents Nigeria’s continued leadership in Africa’s digital transformation, with implications for regional…
A comprehensive global analysis of scientific institutions reveals that women remain systematically excluded from positions that shape scientific policy and excellence standards, presenting particular challenges for West African countries seeking to leverage science and technology for regional development under the…
Ghana’s Ministry of Education faces mounting criticism for failing to address ultra-processed foods (UPF) in its revised School Food Standards, despite growing evidence linking these products to chronic diseases affecting West African populations. Dr. Rhiannon Day-Thompson, a British medical practitioner…
The recent UK Biobank data breach, where health information from 500,000 volunteers appeared for sale on Chinese e-commerce platforms, offers critical lessons for West African nations establishing their own biobanks and health data infrastructure. As Ghana, Nigeria, and other regional…
The announcement of Trackastrophe!, a puzzle game scheduled for Q2 2026 release, reflects broader shifts in Africa’s digital creative economy that could position West African nations as competitive players in the global gaming market worth over $180 billion annually. Developed…
New data from Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics and UNICEF reveals a stark educational divide within West Africa’s most populous nation, with Imo State achieving a 96.43% literacy rate while northern regions lag significantly behind. This educational polarization poses critical…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) warned on Monday that the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran could weaken Ghana’s improving inflation outlook by pushing up oil prices and tightening global financial conditions, as policymakers meet ahead of a scheduled interest-rate decision on…
The Northern Regional Police Command says it has arrested a man it describes as a suspected supplier of Indian hemp in the Tamale Metropolis. Police identified the suspect as Lukman Karim. They said he is a farmer who lives at…
Ghana’s Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team has arrested a 20-year-old woman, Promise Yayra Asamani, for allegedly publishing false information on social media about an Uber driver, according to a police report. Police said Asamani was arrested after failing to…
