Nigeria’s creative economy has a very large-scale representation in its film industry, which is what is known as Nollywood. From a little local community-based entertainment entity, it has transformed into a big job and business opportunity, which also plays a great...
Water is a primary resource for human life and economic activities. At home, in schools, hospitals, on farms, in factories, restaurants, and offices, people use water. Also, businesses count on a consistent water supply for everyday operation. When we have clean...
Waste is a fact of daily living. In homes, offices, markets, factories, schools, restaurants, and construction sites, we produce it. Also, when we do not manage it well, it causes people and businesses issues. It also has an impact on how...
What Are Efficient Public Services? Publicly run services which are timely, reliable, affordable, and relevant are what we mean by efficient in the government sector. This includes education, health care, transport, public administration, security, sanitation, water supply, as well as any...
Education is a key component of a robust economy. It provides people with the info, skills, and confidence they need to get into the economic game. A country which has a great education system is able to develop a skilled labor...
Women play a large role in the development of all economies. They are in offices, schools, hospitals, farms, markets, factories, businesses, and also in many other fields. Also, some women work from home at the same time as running their homes....
Government policies are a key element in the function of an economy. In each country, we see sets of rules and plans which guide businesses, workers, consumers, and other elements of society. What we do and what we put in place...
Tourism is a key component in many economies all over the world. It sees people travel from one place to another for vacation, business, culture, entertainment, and whichever other reason. As tourists visit a country or a particular city, they put...
Productivity is a key element in all economies. By that, we mean how much output in terms of work, products, or services is put out with the resources at hand. The resources we are talking about may include labour force, machinery,...
Infrastructure is a key element in all economies. It is made up of roads, bridges, electricity, water supply, railways, airports, communication networks, schools, hospitals and other facilities which enable people and businesses to go about their daily affairs. When that infrastructure...
Transportation is a key component in all economies. It sees people move from one place to another and also gets goods and services to different locations. In the absence of good transport, many businesses would have a hard time operating, farmers...
Exchange in currency markets is a key element of what goes on in Nigeria’s economy. They play a role in the price of products, the expense of doing business, and what the average person can buy with what they earn. In...
Economic growth and economic development are terms which are put forth when we discuss a country’s progress. Many use these terms interchangeably because both point to economic improvement. But they are not the same. Economic growth looks at the production within...
Unemployment is a major issue in Nigeria. When there are individuals who are willing and able to work but still do not find jobs, that issue affects not only the individual. It can impact families, businesses, communities, and the large-scale economy....
In present times, we see the job market transform at a faster rate than what we have recently witnessed in past years. Technology advances, shift in business models, global competition, and what workers want out of their jobs has brought about...
In an unprecedented shift in recent history, the world of work is transforming. We see this in the way new technologies are disrupting industries, automation is redefining routine tasks, and global connection is enabling collaboration across borders like never before. What...
Education has been at the base of career development for a very long time. It is a source of knowledge, a platform for skill development, and a means by which people improve their performance at work. As a person prepares for...
Many see career success as a result of getting the right qualifications, getting certified, and putting out applications online. While those are key elements, they are by no means the full picture. In fact, what we see is that many opportunities...
Today, we live in a tech-based economy. Whether a person is looking for a job, running a business, doing online study, or connecting with customers, digital tools are a part of it. We see that computers, smartphones, cloud software, and the...
The world is more connected today than it has ever been. In Nigeria, a student may get a scholarship in Canada; in India, a software developer may work remotely for a company in Germany; and in Kenya, a consultant may advise...
The modern work environment is no longer confined within the four walls of a traditional office space or limited by the boundaries of one’s own country. At present, we are in a time of extraordinary change, which is due to the...
The job market around the world has transformed over the past ten years. We see that technology, migration, remote work, population changes, and economic shifts are the forces which are behind the fastest-growing job markets. Also, today it is a different...
Innovation is at the core of what is transforming modern economies. Around the world, countries are always in search of what will improve their industries, increase productivity, and better the lives of their people. From the age of machines which characterized...
Economic recovery is more than just getting back to pre-panic times. It is a large-scale issue of re-establishing confidence, restoring productivity, creating jobs, and stabilizing financial systems, which we see play out at different speeds for different economies. Some recoveries are...
The world is seeing a very different picture of what work is today. In the recent past, millions of people left behind the idea of full-time jobs and took up instead very flexible forms of work which very much depend on...
Work is at a transformation point today that has not been seen in recent history. Across the globe, technology, worldwide connection, demographic shifts, and what we as a workforce want are causing changes in how people make a living and how...
Startups today are the driving force behind the world’s economic transformation. In all regions, we see the rise of innovative young companies which bring in novel technologies and out-of-the-box solutions to everyday issues. These greenfield players are not only fighting for...
Tourism is a very large component of the world economy. Each year, we see millions of people travel for vacation, business, study, and culture. They stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, use transit services, shop for local products, and see sites....
Digital transformation is at the core of what is shaping today’s business. Around the world, companies are adopting technology to rework how they run, serve their customers, and compete in very dynamic markets. What we saw as a slow transition to...
Global trade has been a primary force for economic growth from the beginning. We see in it a way for countries to focus on what they do best, which in turn gives companies access to bigger markets and also presents consumers...
