Nigeria, April 11 -- The Window of Opportunity: Africa's Demographic Dividend

Africa is standing at the precipice of a demographic revolution. With over 60 per cent of its 1.4 billion people under the age of 25, the continent boasts the world's youngest population.

This represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity often referred to as the "demographic dividend" to accelerate economic growth. A demographic dividend occurs when a larger portion of the population enters the workforce and fewer are dependent on social support. If harnessed correctly, this could be a transformative period for Africa's economy.

However, to turn this opportunity into tangible growth, strategic investments in key sectors such as education, healthcare, job creat...