Solomon Ekanem
Solomon is a digital content editor and a Business/Tech contributor for Pulse.Articles written by the author
Top 10 African countries with the fastest internet download speed in November 2024
The telecom industry in Africa is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by improvements in internet infrastructure and the adoption of newer technologies focused on boosting download speeds, and delivering high-quality connectivity.![An illustration of OneWeb satellites covering Earth in high-speed internet service.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26072024%2F5dc48184-5f16-468b-934d-43f1cf683793&w=3840&q=75)
Top 10 busiest intra-African air routes
The air passenger traffic in Africa has experienced significant growth over the past few decades, driven by various factors such as economic development, population growth, and increasing connectivity.![africa-s-busiest-passenger-air-routes-revealed](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F19112024%2F7ae361ed-968c-48f0-a2b4-52bd4fa8ccc9&w=3840&q=75)
Top 10 African countries with the best internet consistency
Internet adoption in Africa faces challenges like policy issues, infrastructure gaps, and high costs, but many countries still strive to increase connectivity and support telecom growth.![Internet Speed in Africa](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F25072024%2F3e2959e4-335b-415f-af51-18a7e8ad1fec&w=3840&q=75)
Top 10 African airlines with the highest passenger traffic
The airline industry staged a remarkable recovery in 2024, surpassing expectations and overcoming the lingering impact of the pandemic. African carriers joined the upward trajectory, posting impressive results and contributing to the industry's robust comeback.![WhatsApp-Image-2024-09-16-at-34451-PM-1](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F19112024%2F0dfb0fd8-938a-4b68-99f0-65e092a87689&w=3840&q=75)
6 countries that offer affordable citizenship by investment programs
Citizenship by investment (CBI) enables high net-worth individuals to acquire additional citizenships by making a significant investment in a host country. These individuals provide an investment fund in exchange for expanded global mobility and residency rights.![What the colour of your passport says about your country [passporthealth]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F19112024%2F9ef2edea-780a-4c06-a193-e4a3ccefc000&w=3840&q=75)
Global ranking of top 5 smartphone brands in Q3, 2024
The surge in smartphone sales has intensified competition among mobile brands, leaving consumers flooded with options.![Global ranking of Top 5 smartphone brands in Q3, 2024](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F19112024%2F6ab6b75e-c2fc-42f4-8cca-2ed412805c81&w=3840&q=75)
10 African countries with the most international sanctions
Economic sanctions are used by governments and multinationals to influence state and non-state actors, deterring decisions that threaten global interests or violate international norms![Top 10 African counties with themost international sanctions](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F19112024%2Faea95f77-0ef9-44b4-8d56-262b3bbdbeb7&w=3840&q=75)
5 African countries set to benefit as Saudi Arabia raises $1.1 billion to support refugees
Displaced persons and refugees cross Africa's Sahel and lake chad region are set to benefit from a relief fund raised through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). The fund was made possible via donors who raised over USD 1.1 billion to support displace persons in five African countries.![5 African countries set to benefit from Saudi's $1.1 Billion fund for refugees, displaced Persons](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F19112024%2Fb9dab134-d0da-4f08-8c3f-1d8b5e21ebf2&w=3840&q=75)
The top 5 countries that fuel Africa's economic growth
The combined GDP of South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, and Ethiopia ($1.4 trillion) make up half of the combined GDPs of the entire African nations![10 African countries with the highest GDP growth forecast in 2024](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26072024%2F952fe5e4-ea08-4cb8-a0cb-e894a91080ee&w=3840&q=75)
10 countries with the fastest growing millionaire population
Some countries are expected to welcome more individuals into the millionaire club as the world’s population makes substantial progress in terms of wealth per adult.![cities-with-the-fastest-growing-millionaire-populations](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2F0fa9d228-272f-4706-81df-2aade272a313&w=3840&q=75)
Top 6 African countries with the largest sports betting population
The sports betting market in Africa is huge with many dedicated end-users who spend a considerable amount on different platforms which may be online or offline.![Sports betting](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2F26d89416-8112-425a-ad76-0c77d138bd5f&w=3840&q=75)
Top 10 states with the highest average PMS retail price in August 2024
The average pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has continually maintained an upward trajectory despite the commencement of petrol supply by the Dangote refinery.![PMS price](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2Fde9c6c9a-a164-4f22-a076-e02996efe5ba&w=3840&q=75)
Top 10 African countries with the highest number of US Green card recipients
The quest for greener pastures and improved living conditions has led to migration from less developed nations to more developed countries like the United States of America (USA).![African countries](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2Fb41f389e-db91-45bd-8088-aea712cc8037&w=3840&q=75)
The world's top 10 oldest currencies that are still in use
Money has remained a huge part of human evolution irrespective of its form as objects, coins or banknotes in the past 5000 years.![The world's top 10 oldest currencies that are still in use](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2Fc29c20b0-f755-4202-880a-7c109987c467&w=3840&q=75)
10 countries with highest number of individuals without a bank account
A significant challenge in Africa’s financial inclusion journey is the large number of unbanked individuals who are yet to have access to financial services.![10 countries with highest number of individuals without a bank account](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2F1c9fb43c-4818-4f75-8bc3-9639a719cd01&w=3840&q=75)
Top 10 African countries with the fastest population growth rate
Global population has increased tremendously in the last six decades with Africa taking centre stage as a major contributor to the global population growth rate.![Top 10 African countries with the fastest population growth rate](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2F89f61b24-e89a-4c03-899d-34b15b4d987d&w=3840&q=75)
Cost of iPhone 16 vs minimum wage in 10 African countries
Global gadget maker, Apple has recently announced the release of new models of its flagship products which include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.![Cost of iPhone 16 vs minimum wage](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2F210bd0b6-5fa7-40b6-99a7-1250ad20219c&w=3840&q=75)
10 African countries with highest electric vehicle adoption
There is currently a growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs) across Africa chiefly driven by trends in investment, access to electricity and governmental priorities.![10 African countries with highest electric vehicle adoption](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2F34d8c7df-9d4e-4d85-bd74-7a137fb79455&w=3840&q=75)
Top 10 African countries with the highest trade exports, imports within the continent
The significance of trade in Africa is undeniable due to its role in fostering sustainable economic development and integration.![Exports](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2F07f527bb-fb5c-4d2d-9e59-787b0a4cae0f&w=3840&q=75)
World's top 10 largest economies and their major GDP contributors
One major metric used to evaluate the strength of a country’s economy is the size of the gross domestic product (GDP), which is defined as the combined value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year.![Top 10 countries set to contribute the most to Africa’s GDP growth in 2024](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.api.sportal365.com%2Fprocess%2Fsmp-images-production%2Fpulse.ng%2F26092024%2Fba124e69-129d-45fc-b8f8-68df553c4c99&w=3840&q=75)