One of the ways rape culture perpetuates itself is through sexual harassment. Sexual harassment which includes language that demeans women by targeting and sexualizing their physical appearance and non-consensual touching happens in every facet of life in Africa. But it is most pervasive in African markets. Because markets are often, cramped environments bustling with life... Read More

Damilola Marcus, Kampala, Market March, markets, sexual harassment

June 28, 2017

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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG Warns Traders to Keep Off The Roads Or Risk Shut Down

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday warned traders in the habit of displaying their wares on the road for sale beyond the confines of the market thereby causing traffic gridlock and other environmental nuisance to desist henceforth, otherwise markets where such illegal activities are perpetrated would be shut down till further notice. Akinwunmi Ambode, who... Read More

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Abule Egba, ambode, lagos, markets, traders

April 12, 2017

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Opinion: IPOs in Africa- Challenges and potential

by Calvin Ebun-Amu In 2016, over 110 IPOs were launched by African companies who were able to raise $6.5bn on both African and international exchanges. Eight of the top 10 IPOs by proceeds in Africa were launched on domestic exchanges in North Africa or on the JSE. The Epicentre The majority of IPOs in Africa... Read More

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africa, Calvin Ebun-Amu, Ipos, markets, opinion, systems

May 16, 2016

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Opinion: Feyi Fawehinmi reviews Buhari’s one year of handling the economy

by Feyi Fawehinmi *This is the third of a 3-part series Let us first set out the marking scheme. Anti-corruption carries 15 marks. Security carries 15 marks. The Economy carries 70 marks. To pass this exam, you must score 40 marks at least. Yes, because a bad economy cannot reduce corruption or insecurity — it must necessarily... Read More

2019, Buhari, central bank of Nigeria, economy, Godwin Emefiele, Marketers, markets, nigeria, nnpc, Oil, Osinbajo, subsidy

May 14, 2016

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You can have business lunch with Ruff&Tumble’s Nike Ogunlesi next Saturday (DETAILS)

SME 100 Nigeria a social enterprise which aims to stimulate entrepreneurship among Young Africans by empowering and inspiring them through the facilitation of the five key requirements for business success: access to education, networks, mentoring, finance and market. In today’s business world, there is a common trend developing more and more of young Entrepreneurs cutting... Read More

Trader Kills Customer during price negotiation in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Jewel Stephen When next you are going to bargain with a trader, you might want to be careful with the words you use. One Mr. Lawrence Ikonne, a trader who deals with electronic appliance, in Lagos, has been arrested for killing a buyer, Isa Yaya, over a bargaining-gone wrong tale. The 22 year old... Read More

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Kenneth Nwosu, markets, Okokomaiko, when traders fight

February 28, 2014

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Opinion: The forced closure of Lagos markets for APC registration is military-like

by Wale Bakare I have said it times without number that most of the policies of the APC government are anti-people. And they persist in doing this evil simply because they are confident that no one would challenge their actions; it is high time we as people revolt against this insensitivity from those meant to... Read More

APC, closure, markets, military-like, opinion, progressives, registration, Wale Bakare, ynaija

July 24, 2013

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Opinion: Nigeria’s free market system and its unlimited opportunities

by Lanre Olagunju Whether free market systems can actually wear away an individual’s morality is a subject that will always be up for debate. But the reality is that free market system provides more opportunities that any other economic system. It would require a one sided view with several shades of immorality to say or... Read More

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Sexual harassment in markets is an issue women are tackling across Africa

[The Alausa Blog]: LASG Warns Traders to Keep Off The Roads Or Risk Shut Down

Opinion: IPOs in Africa- Challenges and potential

Opinion: Feyi Fawehinmi reviews Buhari’s one year of handling the economy

You can have business lunch with Ruff&Tumble’s Nike Ogunlesi next Saturday (DETAILS)

While we were watching #APCDecides, the Stock Market sunk to a new low

Trader Kills Customer during price negotiation in Lagos (PICTURED)

Opinion: The forced closure of Lagos markets for APC registration is military-like

Opinion: Nigeria’s free market system and its unlimited opportunities

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