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 wave of economic and social transformation sweeping through the world has brought its effects to bear with varying intensities and

Africa’s place in the emerging world order should no longer be treated as pre-ordained, economically, socially, politically, or

Various positive projections about Africa’s demographic prospects and preponderance in human resources in decades ahead remain, for

Events of the past three decades have had significant social, political and economic impacts on Africa as well as the entire world to

Conducive climate and renewable energy supply and utilisation can co-exist in a complementary and sustainable manner in Africa. For

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