Dr. Olukayode Oyeleye, Business a.m.’s Editorial Advisor, who graduated in veterinary medicine from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, before establishing himself in science and public policy journalism and communication, also has a postgraduate diploma in public administration, and is a former special adviser to two former Nigerian ministers of agriculture. He specialises in development and policy issues in the areas of food, trade and competition, security, governance, environment and innovation, politics and emerging economies.


The aftermath of breakdown of dams could have significant consequences for Africa, irrespective of where it occurs. Observers have

As Africa warms up join the hydroelectirc dams race, some crucial issues are worthy of attention. How much of some SWOT analysis has

Africa stands at the crossroads between technological advancement, economic expansion, environmental stewardship and sustainable

For Africa, the reasons for optimism know no bounds. Although, Africa’s economy is small in comparison with its sheer size and

The self-reinforcing narrative about Africa’s pervasive poverty seems to have taken root for far too long. While the global economy is

The idea behind saving a beleaguered Africa was commendable. Nonetheless, the interventionists had a tunnel vision: they forgot

Much has been argued about the ascendancy of Asia in the emerging global economy. Publications, commentaries, documentaries and

Africa is in a race against time, with global climate events ahead of the race. Generic considerations of climate events tend to

AFRICA CURRENTLY STANDS at crossroads, hedging against food insecurity. Experiences across the regions uniformly indicate grim

There are many reasons to be optimistic about Africa. One of such was articulated by McKinsey, a consulting firm. In McKinsey’s