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30 episodes
Africa, Rising Again
Africa has shown strong resilience in a challenging environment as reforms and a new local value and growth mindset begins to take root. Olusoji Elias, a global markets expert and Chief Counsel at Greyhorse Financial Corp., continues an e...
Winning with Artificial Intelligence
The AI honeymoon may be ending, but the partnership between human and artificial intelligence is still in early stages. Tosin Fasidi, an accomplished procurement leader, strategist and speaker, examines the key issues and shares insights on how...
Nigeria Inflation Holds at 15.91%: Will CBN Cut Rates?
Nigeria’s June inflation was largely unchanged at 15.91%, but food prices and energy-cost risks remain key concerns. As the Central Bank of Nigeria prepares for its July MPC meeting, investors and analysts are not expecting rate cuts. Instead, ...
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Is the AI Honeymoon Over?
Artificial Intelligence adoption is entering a more challenging phase as costs rise, user frustration slowly grows, and CEOs face mounting pressure to prove real value. This episode explores why the initial AI honeymoon may be ending, the quali...
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The CEO Mindset for the Era of Reinvention
Once defined by stewardship, the CEO role is now increasingly about survival. As AI, activist investors, market pressure, and shifting workplace cultures reshape leadership expectations, CEO profiles are changing and tenures are shortening. Thi...
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IMF Update on Global Economy, War & AI Technology
In today’s World Economic Outlook update, the IMF points to a resilient, V-shaped recovery, but warns that inflation remains elevated amid geopolitical uncertainty. AI-driven investment is boosting semiconductor firms and reshaping global marke...
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Oil and Gas Prices: A Market Guessing Game
Seven OPEC+ countries have raised output by another 188,000 b/d as producers compete for market share amid geopolitical uncertainty and slowing growth. With Saudi Arabia, Iran, the US and others boosting supply, analysts are split: will Brent d...
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Global Economic Resilience 2026: Will Growth Survive the Shocks?
Global economies showed surprising resilience in the first half of 2026 despite inflation, energy price shocks, and geopolitical uncertainty. This episode examines the latest PMI data from the US, China, UK, Europe, South Africa, and Nigeria, w...
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Halftime on the Geoeconomic Pitch
At halftime in 2026, Global Business Insights reviews the geoeconomic winners and losers. From SpaceX, Nvidia, AI, China and Africa’s integration to wars, inflation, and political shifts, this episode suggests that technology sovereignty, globa...
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What will Drive Game Change for Africa?
What are the new ideas that will truly change Africa’s economic future? This episode explores why stronger growth forecasts are not enough, and what it will take to turn momentum into jobs, higher incomes and multi-decade transformation. From p...
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Markets Ride the “Tsunami” Bull Run
Group CEO Jamie Dimon has described US markets as a “little tsunami” Bull Run, fuelled by strong earnings, optimism around AI, and a resilient economy. However, risks are building beneath the surface as investors question AI’s long-term potenti...
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Leadership Lessons from Rise and Fall of Keir Starmer
What can leaders learn when rapid success turns into sudden decline? In this episode, we explore the leadership mistakes, strategic missteps, gaps, and stakeholder disconnects that often shape a dramatic fall from power. Markets had...
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Oil Markets after US-Iran MOU. Relief amid Uncertainty
Oil markets steadied after the US-Iran MOU eased immediate fears over the Strait of Hormuz, but uncertainty remains high. Brent crude stayed range-bound as traders weighed tanker movements, Iran’s future potential maritime fee plans, regional t...
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The Kevin Warsh Era kicks off US Federal Reserve Overhaul
The Kevin Warsh era at the US Federal Reserve begins with announcing five taskforces to overhaul Federal Reserve Operations as FOMC members strike a hawkish tone and hold rates at a 3.5%–3.75% target range. The shorter FED Policy statement also...
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The Trillionaire Era Begins: Musk Changes Everything
Elon Musk’s rise to trillionaire status marks a new era of extraordinary wealth, rapid innovation, and deepening inequality. As SpaceX expands and AI ambitions accelerate, critics warn that global wealth gaps are widening, with Oxfam highlighti...
Can China the “Dragon” lift Africa?
Can China truly lift Africa—or will it reshape the continent? It can, but Africa’s choices will matter more. Veteran Africa Analyst Jonathan Offei-Ansah, Publisher and Founder Africa Briefing Magazine, says the winners in this game will be thos...
Debating Development in Africa
On Wednesday, I attended the AFRICA Debate in London, where leaders including Ghana’s President Mahama and Nigeria’s Finance Minister discussed the future of development in Africa. Topics ranged from critical minerals and the energy transition ...
Review of EY Megatrends 2026: Reshaping Future Business
Discover the key insights from EY Megatrends 2026 and the main trends now reshaping business, technology, and leadership. From the rise of superfluid organizations and human-machine collaboration to talent disruption, migration shifts, an...
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Rethinking Africa’s Informal Economy: A Pathway to Ending Poverty
Could Africa’s informal economy be an overlooked key to reducing poverty across the continent? In this episode, we examine why Africa needs a new approach to a sector that employs over 80% of its workforce. Pierre Nguimkeu, Director of the Afri...
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Faye versus Sonko : Senegal’s Political Rupture
Senegal’s President Bassirou Faye, after suddenly removing his political patron Ousmane Sonko, has just appointed Mr. Al Aminou Lo as new Prime Minister. Amid IMF negotiations and desire to see more reforms, a hidden $7B debt discovery and effo...
Dangote Refinery IPO: Pros and Cons
Africa’s biggest IPO is coming. Dangote Refinery plans to list up to 10% of its equity, aiming to raise $2B–$5B. Strong demand, aggressive expansion plans, and multi-exchange listings have boosted market expectations and generated some exciteme...
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Nigeria Central Bank Holds amid Transitory War Impact
Nigeria’s CBN held rates at 26.5% as April inflation rose to 15.7%, describing the energy-driven pressure on prices as transitory. The UK surprised with CPI cooling to 2.8% and softer services inflation, even as fuel costs climbed. South ...
Nigeria’s Inclusive Growth Moment
Nigeria’s economy is growing, yet many people feel worse off. This episode takes a closer look at how inclusive that growth really is. The country may post stronger GDP figures, supported by high oil prices, reforms, and improved investor senti...
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US-China Détente: The Thucydides Trap and Africa
US–China détente may be back, but Xi Jinping warns Washington to avoid the Thucydides Trap also as Taiwan tensions simmer. Markets applauded the Trump Xi Jinping meeting as Xi said the doors for US Business will only open wider and that consens...
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