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South African Kirsh dethrones Rabiu as Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire in 2026
…tycoon’s wealth jumps 46% after landmark $29bn deal South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh has overtaken Nigeria’s Abdul Samad Rabiu as read more South African Kirsh dethrones Rabiu as Africa’s fastest-growing billionaire in 2026
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The Super Eagles won’t be at the World Cup 2026. Nigeria will be everywhere
Yesterday, I attended the United States versus Germany pre-World Cup friendly in Chicago. As the starting lineups were announced, the read more The Super Eagles won’t be at the World Cup 2026. Nigeria will be everywhere
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IGP rallies West African police chiefs, seeks stronger regional alliance against cross-border crime
Olatunji Disu, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has called for deeper collaboration among West African law enforcement agencies to tackle the read more IGP rallies West African police chiefs, seeks stronger regional alliance against cross-border crime
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Police rescue abducted woman, sons after gun battle with kidnappers in Ibadan
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the safe rescue of a woman, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her 12-year-old twin read more Police rescue abducted woman, sons after gun battle with kidnappers in Ibadan
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Coca-Cola, sachet products dominate Nigerian homes as local FMCG brands rival multinationals
A new ranking of Nigeria’s most-consumed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products has revealed while global giants such as Coca-Cola and read more Coca-Cola, sachet products dominate Nigerian homes as local FMCG brands rival multinationals
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Africa’s startup ecosystem raises $843m in five months
…Loses steam despite rise in deal activity Africa’s startup ecosystem attracted $843 million in funding during the first five months read more Africa’s startup ecosystem raises $843m in five months
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Senate faces backlash over refusal to probe security spending amid rising insecurity
The Senate’s decision to reject a proposal for an open investigation into military spending has sparked criticism from security analysts, read more Senate faces backlash over refusal to probe security spending amid rising insecurity
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OneDosh announces additional $1M pre seed investment, bringing total funding to $4M
OneDosh today announced the closing of an additional $1 million pre-seed investment, bringing the company’s total seed funding to $4 read more OneDosh announces additional $1M pre seed investment, bringing total funding to $4M
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Resent: One killed, another injured in Plateau ambush
…As ECWA installs new vice president The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM) has condemned the ambush of two residents at Sabon read more Resent: One killed, another injured in Plateau ambush
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Shettima, Sanwo-Olu, Oyedele say economic reforms attracting local, foreign capital
…pitch Lagos as premier Africa’s biz hub Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima; Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and Taiwo Oyedele, read more Shettima, Sanwo-Olu, Oyedele say economic reforms attracting local, foreign capital
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How a $100bn funding gap is forcing Africa’s telecom rivals to become partners
Africa’s telecom giants are increasingly turning competitors into partners as a $100 billion digital infrastructure funding gap makes it impossible read more How a $100bn funding gap is forcing Africa’s telecom rivals to become partners
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Schneider Electric, TeraWulf strike $290m deal to power AI arms race in New York
Schneider Electric SE and its liquid cooling unit Motivair are delivering more than $290 million worth of data center infrastructure read more Schneider Electric, TeraWulf strike $290m deal to power AI arms race in New York
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Nigeria’s GTCO is the bank that gains most when it lends least
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) habours a bank of silent riddles. Nigeria’s most admired bank closed 2025 with N1.23 trillion read more Nigeria’s GTCO is the bank that gains most when it lends least
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Hot money mirage hides cold realities as Lagos dances to a carry trade tune
On first inspection, the number looks like a vindication. Nigeria’s capital importation surged 84 per cent year-on-year to U$10.37 billion read more Hot money mirage hides cold realities as Lagos dances to a carry trade tune
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Ngoshe: Six babies died after birth due to lack of medical care in terrorists’ enclave – Eyewitnesses
Victims from the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, who regained their freedom after three months read more Ngoshe: Six babies died after birth due to lack of medical care in terrorists’ enclave – Eyewitnesses
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Africa’s richest man adds billions as fortune nears $40bn
Aliko Dangote has further cemented his position as Africa’s richest person, with his net worth rising to an estimated $36.7 read more Africa’s richest man adds billions as fortune nears $40bn
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DisCos bleed N159bn in three months as collection failures deepen
Nigeria’s eleven electricity distribution companies lost N159.37 billion in unbilled and uncollected revenue in the first three months of 2026, read more DisCos bleed N159bn in three months as collection failures deepen
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Building value across energy, capital markets and infrastructure
At Petralon Energy, NGX and Marconi.NG, Ahonsi Unuigbe represents a generation of Nigerian business leaders linking enterprise, governance and long-term read more Building value across energy, capital markets and infrastructure
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AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Nigeria climbs, South Africa upgraded, businesses struggle
This week, Nigeria strengthened its position in continental capital markets, South Africa secured a landmark sovereign ratings upgrade, private-sector activity read more AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Nigeria climbs, South Africa upgraded, businesses struggle
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China 2070: Digital Equity Africa takes young Africans inside the world’s most advanced innovation ecosystem
…30 Young Africans to Experience Future of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Innovation in Shenzhen, China Digital Equity Africa has officially announced read more China 2070: Digital Equity Africa takes young Africans inside the world’s most advanced innovation ecosystem
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WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran, Israel pause strikes, US court blocks $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Congo’s Ebola death surpasses 100 and other stories
Israel tests limits of diplomacy with Iran Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran despite public calls from Donald Trump for read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran, Israel pause strikes, US court blocks $100,000 H-1B visa fee, Congo’s Ebola death surpasses 100 and other stories
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The hidden gap in strategy execution
Most organisations do not fail because of poor strategy. In fact, many organisations have: • Clear strategic priorities • Skilled read more The hidden gap in strategy execution
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When political exposure enters the pension vault
The recent Premium Pension arbitration may come to be remembered not merely as a boardroom dispute, but as a moment read more When political exposure enters the pension vault
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The money is changing. Africa’s institutions should be ready for it
I read an interview this week that I have not been able to put down. It was with Alexander Berger, read more The money is changing. Africa’s institutions should be ready for it
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When silence becomes a banking risk
There is something quietly revealing about a Nigerian bank stepping back from its profit focus to confront a crucial challenge: read more When silence becomes a banking risk
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Shaping future markets through strategic foresight
The assumption that tomorrow will look like today is a major error that leaders can make in today’s business environment. read more Shaping future markets through strategic foresight
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Gas-rich Nigeria missing out on big tech AI boom
For decades, Nigeria has flared billions of dollars’ worth of natural gas into the atmosphere, a symbol of misaligned incentives, read more Gas-rich Nigeria missing out on big tech AI boom
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Nigeria trade surplus jumps to record on refinery boom, oil shock
Nigeria posted its largest merchandise trade surplus on record in the first quarter of 2026, as the twin forces of read more Nigeria trade surplus jumps to record on refinery boom, oil shock
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Clean energy gains at risk as cooking gas nears N2,500/kg 
Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have refused to budge from punishing levels, hovering around N2,500 per kilogram, as a structural read more Clean energy gains at risk as cooking gas nears N2,500/kg 
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150,000 Nigerians undergo training as FG intensifies skills-to-employment reforms
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to bridge Nigeria’s skills gap and tackle youth unemployment, revealing that more than 150,000 read more 150,000 Nigerians undergo training as FG intensifies skills-to-employment reforms
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EFCC drags National Assembly directors, couple, others to court over alleged N1.99bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday intensified its crackdown on financial crimes as it dragged senior National read more EFCC drags National Assembly directors, couple, others to court over alleged N1.99bn fraud
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TechnoServe seeks millers’ input to boost food fortification efforts
Nigeria’s food fortification drive is set to get a significant boost, with TechnoServe seeking millers input to inform the next read more TechnoServe seeks millers’ input to boost food fortification efforts
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Optiva Capital to strengthen over $7 billion in assets through Red Media communications partnership
Optiva Capital Partners, an investment migration agency which manages over $7 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), and an investment read more Optiva Capital to strengthen over $7 billion in assets through Red Media communications partnership
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US federal judge overturns Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A United States (US) federal judge has overturned a policy introduced by President Donald Trump that imposed a $100,000 (approximately read more US federal judge overturns Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
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Cracks widen in Ogun APC as Iyabo Obasanjo bows out
A fresh crack has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State as former Ogun Central Senator, Iyabo read more Cracks widen in Ogun APC as Iyabo Obasanjo bows out
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World Cup 2026: Somali referee dropped after U.S. visa denial
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been barred from officiating at the FIFA 2026 World Cup after being denied entry read more World Cup 2026: Somali referee dropped after U.S. visa denial
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