The Gold for Oil (G4O) program emerged in response to the 1973 oil crisis, triggered by an oil embargo imposed by OPEC members, particularly Saudi Arabia, on nations perceived as supporting Israel in the Yom Kippur War (Birjandi, 2003). This crisis caused a global energy shortage and a surge...
Few alliances have sparked as much interest and speculation in the complicated fabric of international relations as between Africa and China. The relationship between Africa and China has received a lot of attention and scrutiny from scholars, policymakers, and the media in recent years, prompting a lot of debate...
The role of private universities in Ghana, especially in terms of their contributions to education services delivery, is multifaceted. Private universities have become increasingly significant in the Ghanaian education sector for several reasons:
Expansion of Access to Higher Education: Private universities have provided additional opportunities for tertiary education, especially...
In our hyperconnected world, the need for regulating cybersecurity has become paramount. As individuals, businesses and governments increasingly rely on digital technologies for daily activities and critical operations, the threat landscape has evolved to include a range of cyberattacks, data breaches and vulnerabilities. In response, regulatory bodies have stepped...
Strenuous efforts were made by key stakeholders in the financial community to address the challenges saddled with the sector in 2022 and 2023. These key stakeholders include, but not limited to universal banks; savings and loans companies; investment banks; rural and community banks; microfinance institutions; insurance companies; brokerage firms;...
We are in a world where by the click of button, money is transferred from one jurisdiction to the other with ease. The emergence of digital payment platforms and money remittance services (Fintech) has changed the way we interact with money on daily basis. Technology has contributed to this...
In every organization, the mantle of leadership carries with it the duty of ensuring team members are well-equipped with essential skills to meet organizational goals. Among these, soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving stand out as vital for success. Yet, a common hurdle for many leaders is effectively...
