Joel Olatunde Agoi

Nigerian town is ‘twins capital’ of the world

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 18 Oct 2019

The town recently hosted its second festival, attracting hundreds of sets of twins dressed in traditional clothes

Nigeria vote tensions rise as counting suspended in volatile state

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 10 Mar 2019

Most domestic and international observers said last month's presidential vote was credible, despite well-documented problems. But tensions remain high

Nigeria president to run for second term with party endorsement

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 7 Oct 2018

Muhammadu Buhari will run for a second term in polls scheduled for February 2019

Thousands pay respects to Ghana’s John Atta Mills

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 10 Aug 2012

Thousands of mourners including African leaders, dignitaries and Ghanaian citizens have attended the funeral of president John Atta Mills.

Nigeria’s oil workers threaten to down tools

Article Joel Olatunde Agoi - 12 Jan 2012

Nigerian oil workers have threatened to halt production as a strike over fuel prices enters its fourth day and secterian tensions simmer.

Shock follows UN attack in Nigeria

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 27 Aug 2011

Families are searching the rubble from a bomb blast at UN headquarters in Nigeria for loved ones.

Nigeria marks 15 years since execution of Saro-Wiwa

Article Joel Olatunde Agoi - 10 Nov 2010

Nigeria marked 15 years since the execution of activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and his campaign against the oil industry drew the world's attention to abuses.

Nigeria’s oil riches benefit few 50 years after independence

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 29 Sep 2010

It only became worse for Joseph Udoh after his home caught fire -- and his struggles illustrate the stress many Nigerians live through 50 years after independence, despite the country's oil wealth.

Yar’Adua’s oil reforms run into troubled waters

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi & John Vida - 6 May 2010

The death of Nigeria's president Umaru Yar'Adua jeopardises long-awaited reforms of the nation's decrepit and corruption-ridden oil sector.

Nigeria power transfer ‘is needed political tonic’

Africa Joel Olatunde Agoi - 12 Feb 2010

Transfer of power to Goodluck Jonathan as Nigeria's acting president is the tonic needed to revive governance in the key oil producer, analysts say.

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R80-million: The cost of evacuating South Africans from Wuhan in China

Thanduxolo Jika & Chris Gilili - 26 Feb 2020

The government is expected to evacuate citizens from Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak originated

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Primedia CEO Essack leaves following internal battles

Chris Gilili & Thanduxolo Jika - 26 Feb 2020

Omar Essack leaves the 702 and 94.7 owners after a protracted standoff with the board

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LIVE BLOG: Fin Min Tito Mboweni presents the 2020 budget

Eyaaz Matwadia & Kiri Rupiah - 26 Feb 2020

The budget is usually scheduled for the second-last Wednesday in February, and the ratings agencies deliver their decisions after assessing the country’s plans for the fiscal year ahead

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Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The continent is fast becoming a dynamic sought-after tourist destination

Special Reports

South Africa’s education system is broken and unequal, and must be fixed without further delay

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets

Special Reports

Business travel industry generates billions

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity

Special Reports

Conferences connect people to ideas

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele Kabili B-BBEE share scheme

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

New scheme to be launched following the biggest B-BBEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history

Special Reports

Digging deep

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Automation is unstoppable, but if we're strategic about its implementation, it presents major opportunities

Special Reports

TFSAs are the gymnasts of the retirement savings world

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The idea is to get South Africans to save, but it's best to do your research first to find out if a TFSA is really suited to your needs

Special Reports

Achieving the litmus test of social relevance

Derek Davey - 24 Feb 2020

The HSS Awards honours scholarly works based on their social relevance and contribution to the humanities and social sciences