African Currents

African Currents

By Chimauchem NwosuNews
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African Currents episodes

  • 'Cryptocurrency is an Instrument of the Future,' Nigeria's SEC DG Says
    On March 29, 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed the new ISA 2025 into law, replacing the old version from 2007.

    The new law gives the SEC more power to oversee the market, and introduces several forward-looking provisions aimed at deepening Nigeria’s capital markets. It empowers the SEC to supervise commodity exchanges, crowdfunding platforms, and financial technology operators, etc.

    The Act establishes a framework for systemic risk monitoring, enhances investor compensation mechanisms, and enforces stricter penalties for market infractions—all designed to improve market efficiency, foster innovation, and protect investor interests. These reforms align Nigeria’s regulatory architecture with global standards.

    15 min
  • 'We Have Seen Growth of Sizable Russian Investments,' Tanzanian Official Says
    As global powers recalibrate their engagement with Africa, Tanzania's longstanding partnership with Russia has already produced solid economic benefits, and a new chapter of collaboration is unfolding.

    Tanzania’s commitment to market reforms, regional integration, and foreign investment has further reinforced its geographical advantage and market appeal—making it a compelling partner for nations looking to engage meaningfully with Africa’s growth story.

    24 min
  • 'Happy to be Part of Global Digital Forum, Because It's Hosted in Russia,' IT Expert Says
    Delegates from more than 30 African nations convened at the Global Digital Forum to forge strategic alliances with Russia and other global innovators in digital technology and media. Durin the roundtable, "Practices of Countering Disinformation Across Nations: Colonial Legacy, Technology, and Politics," panelists warned of the dangers posed by AI-driven deepfakes. They also underscored the necessity of real-time fact-checking to counter misinformation and manipulated content often propagated by Western media in less technologically sophisticated regions.

    The forum also outlined inclusive growth strategies, demonstrating how robust e-commerce platforms and streamlined logistics can open new markets, reinforce value chains, and drive sustainable development across Africa and the broader Global South.

    1 hr 6 min
  • How Ghanaians Are Transforming Future of Their Cocoa Industry
    Long before chocolate graced shop windows worldwide, indigenous peoples revered Theobroma cacao as a “food of the gods,” a potion of power and pleasure. A millennia later, cocoa’s story in West Africa is being reborn.


    At Volta Winery, cocoa pulp once tossed aside now ages into crisp white and hibiscus-kissed red wines, while a physician-turned-cocoa farmer codifies crop’s medicinal credentials against diabetes and hypertension.


    With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) beckoning a generation of young people hungry for opportunity, cocoa promises more than an export: it is a catalyst for an African agrarian renaissance.

    55 min
  • How AI-Powered Technical & Vocational Education Can Reshape Africa
    Africa stands at a transformative crossroads where artificial intelligence (AI) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) can together unlock unprecedented opportunities for skill development and economic growth. With over 60 percent of its population under 25 years old, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the continent faces an urgent need to equip its youth with practical, future-ready skills that AI-driven TVET programs uniquely provide.

    Integrating AI into TVET will personalize learning, bridge infrastructure gaps, and propel innovation—turning Africa’s demographic dividend into a powerhouse of technological progress and sustainable development.

    31 min
  • How Nigerian Humorist Fights African Stereotypes With TikTok Satire
    Nigerian TikTok sensation is taking on false notions about Africa with humor and flair, using her viral skits to challenge ignorance and misinformation about the continent. With over 3.2 million followers, she blends sarcasm and wit to answer bizarre questions from viewers—like whether Africans live alongside wild animals or use mobile phones—turning social media into a powerful tool for education and cultural pride.
    31 min

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