Nigeria's Capital Lagos: A Divided City
Lagos is a city of contrasts.
Oil Price Decline Raises Question For Nigeria: Can A Well-Funded Tech Sector Ease Economic Woes?
Africa's largest economy is struggling amid falling crude oil prices, and some say an emerging tech sector may be the answer.
Makoko In Photos: A Floating Slum In The Heart Of Lagos
Up to 250,000 people live in Makoko, a floating slum village in Lagos, Nigeria.
Nigerian Email Scams Make It Hard For African Nation's Legitimate Startups To Attract Clients And Funding From Abroad
Nigerian online entrepreneurs are still fighting a stereotype as old as email.
As Marijuana Legalization Continues, Industrial Hemp Legalization May Be Next
After years of being outlawed, marijuana's non-THC relative could claim its time in the sun.
Federal Judge Halts Obama’s Immigrant Detention Policy At Mexico Border
A federal judge wants officers to stop detaining mothers and children who are fleeing the violence in Central America to seek asylum in the U.S.
US Denounces Arrest Of Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma In Venezuela
President Nicolás Maduro arrested opposition leader Antonio Ledezma on Thursday. The U.S. is not impressed.
New Bills Would Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol At Federal Level
Reps. Jared Polis and Earl Blumenauer’s bills would regulate and tax marijuana like alcohol.
Colorado Cannabis Business Community Protests Anti-Pot Lawsuit From Safe Streets Initiative
“Marijuana businesses make bad neighbors,” the lawsuit reads.
Vermont Marijuana Legalization: New Bill To Regulate Pot Introduced This Week
Medicinal pot is already legal in Vermont, but experts say regulated recreational weed could earn the state more than $125 million.
Medical Marijuana More Expensive Than Recreational Version In Uruguay, Unlike In US
Uruguay's medical marijuana may get more expensive than the recreational kind, but that likely won't be "happening in Colorado.”
Marijuana Laws Are 'Bizarre,' Says Cato Institute In Call For Feds To Reschedule Cannabis
That's what the Cato Institute think tank is saying to U.S. lawmakers on federal rules that restrict marijuana. They're not alone.
Pew Study: Citizens In Developing Countries Say Rich Have Too Much Political Power
A new survey draws a link between a country's economic status and its citizens' perception about local politics.
Valentine's Day Chocolate May Be More Expensive This Year
After a boom in cocoa prices last year, Valentine's day chocolates may be more expensive than ever -- but not for long.
Egypt’s Lawmakers Plan For Economic Growth After IMF Endorsement
Egyptian leadership makes moves to improve the country’s economy, but higher taxes and lower subsidies won't be easy.
Boko Haram Update: Female Suicide Attack, Police Station Bombing Herald More Violence Ahead of Nigeria Elections
The latest Boko Haram attack, carried out by a female, reportedly killed at least seven people in the city of Biu, in Borno state.
Big Pot Security Detail: Marijuana Security Industry Draws Military Vets
The booming legal marijuana industry is drawing military veterans from combat to cannabis — not to smoke it, but to protect it.
As Ebola Virus Outbreak Slows, World Bank To Send $15M In Aid To Prevent Food Crises
The Ebola outbreak is finally slowing down, but the countries are left facing a massive food crisis.
Snoop Dogg Sparks $25M Investment In Cannabis Business
Snoop Dogg is investing in the legal marijuana industry. And he’s not the only one.
Beyond Boko Haram: Oil, Corruption Are Nigeria’s Other Battles As Election Nears
The insurgency in the northeast is causing chaos ahead of the postponed election, but so is the oil price plunge.
Greek, German Finance Ministers “Agree To Disagree” On Greek Debt Solution
Greece’s new finance minister met with his German counterpart on Thursday. It didn’t go well.
Colorado Marijuana Tax Creates More Money, More Problems For State Officials
Colorado residents could get a tax refund unless lawmakers change marijuana tax revenue rules.
Brazil's Petrobras Scandal Bodes Ill For Economic Development In 2015, Analysts Say
When the state oil company has problems, Brazil has problems.
World Bank Investigates Unusual $1 Billion Loan From China
The World Bank has hired a team of lawyers to look into the issue.
Greek Debt: Eurozone Still Wary Despite Finance Minister Varoufakis’ New Plan
Greece’s new finance minister has met with European leaders to find a compromise, but it won't be simple.
Obama Budget Calls For 14% Tax On Overseas Corporate Profits To Fund Repairs To US Roads and Bridges
The proposed 2016 budget includes a one-time tax on U.S. companies' foreign earnings. It could be worth billions.
Venezuela’s Military Shot Down Civilian Plane Near Aruba, Officials Confirm
Authorities say the aircraft's pilot did not respond to communications.
Boko Haram Refugees Straining Local Resources In Nigeria, Aid Groups Say
Increasingly violent Boko Haram attacks have already scattered more than a million: Food and other supplies are running low.
Sandy Hook Report: Is Adam Lanza Mother A Victim? Not Included On Newtown List
Newtown, Connecticut, community members chose not to count Nancy Lanza as a victim, but mental-health experts see a more complicated picture.
Shake Shack Inc. IPO And McDonald's Corporation In Crisis: A Tale of Two Burgers
Why McDonald’s time has passed -- and the age of fast-casual dining is upon us.
