Many companies, especially small and medium ones, operate without a database in place. The vast majority of these companies often do not realize they need a database, or are not familiar with the logistics involved in setting one up. This leads them to resort to the use of Excel spreadsheets…

While working in MS Excel, there will be instances when you need to sort, filter or set up conditional formatting on your data to get a better look at specific rows or trends in your data. Learning about how to sort, filter and set up conditional formatting on your data…

Microsoft Excel is a widely-used tool worldwide for data transformation and data analysis. One of the components of data transformation is combining data pieces in a number of different ways. In this article, we will discuss 3 ways to combine different data pieces in Excel. …

R is a statistical tool that analysts across the world use to automate ETL processes, explore your data using descriptive statistics and insightful visualizations, run advanced machine learning models, and access or build APIs. With these powerful features, R is a tool of choice when it comes to accessing data…

Free trade areas have always been the one of the paths that countries take to develop faster. The European Union, for example, has made it easier for many European countries trading among each other. This has in turn contributed to a higher growth rate in the past 4 decades, resulting…

The integration of regional economic communities in Africa was at the very core of forming the Organization of African Unity in 1963. The organization, after its formation, looked at ways in which they can help Africa become more economically integrated. A lot of African countries were still fighting for independence…

In June 2019, the 15 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) indicated they will move forward with the single currency plan across the Western African region. This idea, born more than 30 years ago, is now on the fast-track to implementation. …

The 5 largest powerhouses in the African Economy are Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco. These economies feature various levels of diversification and growth. In 2016, they contributed well over 60% (62.24%) to the continent’s overall Gross Domestic Product. Nigeria: The Largest African Economy Nigeria overtook South Africa as the largest economy on the…