Nigerian pipeline security mogul Tompolo accused of abduction as contract tops $200 million
Youths from Warri have accused Government Ekpemupolo of abduction on video, as his pipeline security firm's federal contract passes $200 million since 2022.
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Sir Wicknell: From Chivhu to the Continental Stage
Cleared by South African police, honored in Morocco, and pledging $1 million to bring stranded Zimbabweans home — Wicknell Chivayo’s remarkable week caps a two-decade journey from a bus company wages clerk to one of Africa’s most talked-about businessmen.
How Britain Became the Blueprint Africa's Casino Market Is Quietly Following
Discover how the UK’s regulatory framework and commercial giants quietly shaped Africa’s booming online casino market, pairing British discipline with Africa's mobile money revolution.
Wealthy Nigerian senator Abdulaziz Yari accused of illegal gold mining as law enforcement seizes $3 million in gold
Abdulaziz Yari became Geregu Power chairman after spending N1.08 trillion ($793 million) on the acquisition as a civil society group links him to illegal gold mining.
Nigerian tycoon Ernest Azudialu owns $3.9 million Houston mansion while banks absorb $2.1 billion debt
An investigation by Secret Reporters has revealed that Nestoil's Ernest Azudialu owns a $3.9 million Houston mansion acquired in 2011 as his companies drew $700 million in Nigerian bank loans.
How Positive Outcomes Shape User Behavior in Digital Entertainment
Learn how rewards, progress and positive results influence behaviour, confidence and retention across gaming and digital entertainment platforms.
NESTOIL LIMITED – in receivership receiver/manager’s press release
Nigeria's court-appointed receiver says the Supreme Court ruling does not end the receivership over Nestoil and Neconde Energy, warning the public against unauthorised dealings.
How Congo-Brazzaville's richest man Willy Etoka sold the world a massive oil discovery that turned out to be a scam
Willy Etoka's company announced a massive Congo oil discovery in 2019. Investigators say the reserves were wildly exaggerated and the find likely a sham.
A Complete Guide to Sports Betting Bonuses: Are They Worth It?
A clear guide to sports betting bonuses, explaining deposit matches, free bets, wagering requirements, and how to tell if an offer is truly worth it.
How founders balance growth and finances in the first stages of business
Startup success depends on more than revenue. This article explains how founders can manage cash flow, avoid the growth trap, and build stronger financial habits from the start.
UBA Group and BII sign letter of intent to explore trade finance collaboration across Africa
UBA UK and British International Investment signed an LOI to explore trade finance deals that expand working capital for African firms.
Nawiri Group wants safari travel to fund nature and communities
B Corp certified Nawiri Group unites Asilia and Go2Africa, employing 1,300 people and channeling over $10 million yearly into parks and communities.
South Africa’s next CFOs will be judged on more than financial results
CFOs are now strategic partners, tech guides and board communicators. Companies that want that impact must build stronger finance teams underneath them.
Nigerian President Tinubu just sent Jimoh Ibrahim to the United Nations, a man who ran every business he touched into the ground
Tinubu has made Jimoh Ibrahim Nigeria's man at the United Nations. His business record tells a different story about who he is.
Leadership succession gaps leave South African companies exposed
Sarah Arnot, Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, explains why succession depth, executive support, and cultural coherence are essential to retaining senior leaders in South Africa.
Best fixed deposit rates in South Africa for a $100,000 equivalent: February 2026
South African banks are paying up to the high single digits for one year cash, with digital challengers pushing the top end.