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WEST AFRICA BUSINESS explores the companies, entrepreneurs, industries and investment trends shaping one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions. Each episode examines the forces transforming business across West Africa—from energy, infrastructure, technology and financial services to agriculture, trade, manufacturing and emerging markets. Through accessible analysis, expert perspectives and conversations with business leaders, the program connects regional developments with the wider global economy. Whether you are an executive, investor, entrepreneur or simply interested in Africa’s economic future, WEST AFRICA BUSINESS delivers the context and insight you need to understand the opportunities, challenges and people moving the region forward. WEST AFRICA BUSINESS—connecting companies, capital and opportunity across West Africa. Presented by KMKT Radio and I.R. Hub—Where Companies, Capital & Markets Connect.

Recent Episodes

West Africa’s Hard Asset Boom_ Mining, Energy, and Trade

West Africa is reshaping from raw exporter to industrial bloc, driven by Simandou, refining, power grids, and major infrastructure build-outs.

28 MIN

West Africa’s Industrial Pivot

We examine whether West Africa’s recent growth is just a commodity sugar rush or the start of a real industrial foundation, from Nigeria’s trillion-dollar ambitions to the cargo, power, and refinery projects that could change the region’s math. Along...

32 MIN

Why West Africa Is Betting on Mineral Refining

West African governments are demanding domestic mineral processing, from Guinea’s bauxite crackdown to Nigeria’s lithium push and Mali’s renegotiations. But the episode also asks a harder question: when does building a refinery at home create jobs and...

17 MIN

Simandou’s Rail Breakthrough_ Guinea’s Megaproject Comes Alive

We break down how Guinea’s Simandou megaproject finally moved high-grade iron ore from the mountains to the coast, and why the shared rail-and-port model could reshape West African trade. The episode also explores the deal’s 35-year state transfer...

8 MIN

How Lekki Port Is Unblocking West African Trade

This episode breaks down the shocking regional freight penalty in West Africa, where moving cargo inland can cost more than shipping it across the ocean. It also explores how Simandou’s new railway and deepwater ports could transform logistics, unlock...

9 MIN