Daily Circular
The Daily Circular, 12 August 2026
The political landscape in Nigeria remains tense, with multiple developments surrounding the upcoming Osun governorship election. On one hand, the All Progressives…
West Africa
Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits
Abdul-Gafar Tobi Oshodi, Lagos State University With France fast losing its influence in west Africa’s Sahel region and an unpredictable US president…
Africa
Africa in 2024: A Year of Transformation, Challenges, and Resilience
As 2024 comes to a close, the African continent continues to showcase its dynamism, resilience, and challenges. From significant political events to…
Africa
As the 8 billionth person is born, here’s how Africa will shape the future of the planet’s population
Getty Images Akanni Ibukun Akinyemi, Obafemi Awolowo University; Esther William Dungumaro, University of Dar es Salaam, and Jacques Emina, University of Kinshasa…
Nigeria
Industrial policy paved the way for Dangote’s empire. Why it didn’t deliver for all Nigerians
Aliko Dangote leaves the French Elysee presidential palace after a meeting with the president in 2016. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP via Getty Images…
Education
New Agreement With Nigeria’s TETFund to Bring Up to 50 International Students Seeking Ph.D.s to Morgan State University Annually
By Source, Fair use, Link Morgan State University (MSU) President David K. Wilson has announced a new educational collaboration with the Tertiary…
Technology
UK to partner with Kenyan Fintech companies to increase financial inclusion
The Lord Mayor of the City of London Peter Estlin, announced £10 million of UK Aid support towards the Catalyst Fund during…
Africa
Peeling back the layers on the role of private security companies in Africa
Nigerian soldiers clearing Boko Haram camps in Borno State. The government has contracted private security companies to help. EPA/Stringer Jonathan Powell, University…
Crime
£1m fraudsters who funded notorious Nigerian organised crime gang convicted
Three siblings who were working directly for the leader of a notorious Nigerian crime gang have been convicted of laundering nearly £1m…
Africa
Nigeria: what Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election means for Africa’s biggest economy
"By Bayo Omoboriowo - This image was made available by Official Photographer of President Muhammadu Buhari, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72788912 Iwa Salami,…