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New thinking needed on the billion dollar trap

Mike Redwood

In his latest comment, Mike Redwood explores how countries such as Nigeria, Ethiopia and Argentina become trapped in the "billion dollar trap", whereby local industries and infrastructure fail despite a wealth of natural resources. Read More...

Ponmo is undercutting leather industry, government warns

The Nigerian Federal Government has warned that the widespread consumption of ponmo (processed cowhide), a delicacy in Nigerian cuisine, is undermining the country’s US$5 billion leather industry by diverting essential raw materials away from manufacturers. Read More...