Insights
Borg Insights provides concise commentary and expert perspectives on emerging developments, policy trends, and evolving debates across Africa and globally. These publications serve as a platform to share informed viewpoints, highlight early implications of policy and market shifts, and stimulate discussion among policymakers, practitioners, and the broader public.
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Since the adoption of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and the approval of its ratification by Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council, significant work remains to align domestic realities with the obligations and opportunities created by the agreement. Nigeria must either develop new frameworks or strengthen existing ones to effectively implement the Protocol and fully harness its benefits. This series is designed to unpack the key features of the Protocol and critically assess Nigeria’s institutional, regulatory, and economic readiness to translate its commitments into practical and measurable outcomes.
Africa’s demographic shift isn’t just accelerating; it’s compressed. The population of people over 60 will nearly triple from 74 million to more than 225 million by 2050, the fastest rise globally. This piece highlights the erosion of traditional safety nets, the policy gaps this creates, and the practical steps needed to turn a looming crisis into a Longevity Dividend.
As world leaders gathered at the 80th United Nations General Assembly to deliberate on pressing global issues, this series of reflections explores the common themes that resonated through Africa’s collective voice. In this first instalment, we take a closer look at the shared challenge of conflict across continents, with a particular call for urgent attention to the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
The Tinubu-led administration has introduced comprehensive reforms to overhaul Nigeria's tax system. However, one major point of contention is the proposed revenue-sharing formula for Value Added Tax (VAT) collection, which has sparked significant debate. This article explores the concerns raised by stakeholders and advocates for a balanced compromise to address these issues.
A Foreign Policy Roadmap for the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidency: Key Strategies for Renewed Alliances.
Under the Tinubu administration, Nigeria’s foreign policy faces a mix of challenges and opportunities. From diplomatic reforms to regional stability, this article examines four actionable strategies to reposition Nigeria as a leader in Africa and a key player on the global stage.
As the Nigerian Value Added Tax turns thirty this year, this report reflects on its development, assesses the current legislative and policy framework for its administration, and makes policy projections for its optimal administration in Nigeria.
Despite Nigeria's large delegation at COP 28, the country's indifference to climate change is evident in its absence from crucial international legal discussions. This apathy persists even as Nigeria grapples with severe local impacts like flooding and drought. To address these urgent challenges and advocate for equitable solutions, Nigeria must actively engage in global climate justice efforts.
Nigeria’s struggles with internet content regulation have remained unsolved after prolonged debate on the issue. More recent attempts at social media regulation by the government, tell of a shift of the government’s focus from internet content regulation through speech control laws to a focus on platform regulation which bypasses the legislature. A properly thought-out platform responsibility regime would go a long way in resolving the issues of internet content regulation in Nigeria and may put an end to the continuous friction between the government and internet stakeholders.
In the second of our two-part series, this commentary proposes an integrated approach towards combating the prevalent issue of internet shutdowns in Africa, based on multistakeholder ideals.
As more Africans access the Internet and as activities on the Internet have blossomed, so have actions which threaten the rights of Internet users in Africa. Left unchecked, these actions compromise the safety of Internet users, depreciate the Internet and retard developmental growth and efforts. Across the continent, there is a clear call to action on the latest frontier of the war for human rights.
In Africa, internet shutdowns take on unique implications as they are used by governments to control speech, repress opposition, cover up human rights abuse and tamper with democratic processes. In the first of a two-part series, this commentary examines the phenomenon of internet shutdowns and considers the impact of the growing motif of internet shutdowns in Africa.
The technology industry in Nigeria remains one of the most exciting in Africa, and in the world. The growth and potential shown by the technology ecosystem in Nigeria have been immense despite hostile regulation and unsavoury business conditions. We looked at Nigeria's approach to technology regulation in the past 6 years reminding the government why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird.
#234Vote
Through the 234Votes initiative, the team delivers data-driven insights and policy analysis aimed at strengthening electoral integrity, improving institutional performance, and supporting informed public discourse around elections and democratic development.
Nigeria has continued to record a low representation of women in politics despite the fact that women constitute almost half of the country’s total population. On #234Vote we look at some strictures that hinder women from participating in politics within Nigeria.
This analysis discusses the legal framework for regulating campaign finance in Nigeria including the limit on spending by political campaigns, the limit on spending by political parties on election expenses, the limit on contributions by individuals and entities and the limit on political contributions by corporations.