How BUA founder Abdul Samad Rabiu climbed to Africa's fourth richest
How Abdul Samad Rabiu climbed to Africa fourth richest after BUA Foods delivered record profits and added over one billion dollars to his fortune.
Zim billionaire Strive Masiyiwa's Cassava backs new global tech alliance
Strive Masiyiwa joins global tech leaders at Munich to launch the Trusted Tech Alliance aimed at strengthening trust, security and digital resilience.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI launches 157 mosques nationwide with $64.7 million investment
King Mohammed VI has ordered the opening of 157 mosques across Morocco, expanding worship space for about 160000 faithful before Ramadan.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, Dangote, and MTN lead big wins at NGX Made of Africa Awards
BUA founder Abdul Samad Rabiu joined Dangote and MTN as industry giants claimed top honours at the NGX Made of Africa Awards in Lagos.
Essence owner Richelieu Dennis blames sponsorship slump as unpaid bills cloud 2026 festival funding
Essence Festival’s unpaid 2025 bills have lawmakers asking questions as owner Richelieu Dennis says a sponsorship slump squeezed last year’s budget.
Kanye West confirms first India concert in New Delhi
Kanye West is set to perform in India for the first time, marking a major moment for the country’s booming live music scene.
Kofi Nsiah Poku declares AGI’s full support behind 24 Hour Economy law
Kofi Nsiah Poku says Ghana’s 24 Hour Economy will succeed only if industry leads with strong infrastructure and financing support
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola says Dangote refinery could expand to 1.4 million barrels a day as output ramps up
Femi Otedola toured the Dangote refinery and said capacity could expand to 1.4 million barrels a day, calling the project “history made.”
INOXGFL Director Devansh Jain announces Skypower Services acquisition, targets 2.5 GW Africa solar
Inox Clean and RJ Corp form joint venture to acquire Skypower Services MENA and target 2.5 GW renewable capacity in Africa.
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation reports $4.26 billion after-tax profit in 2025
NNPC posted 4.26 billion dollars after-tax profit in 2025 as crude production averaged 1.62 million barrels per day.
Access Holdings chairman Aig Imoukhuede’s Bidvest acquisition deal collapses
Access Bank deal to acquire South Africa Bidvest Bank collapses after deadline passes, with sources citing regulatory approval challenges.
Kenya’s CMA CEO Wyckliffe Shamiah approves new investment bank, stockbroker
CMA has licensed six new firms including an investment bank and stockbroker, widening the Kenya-regulated capital markets sector in 2026.
Sean Combs wins dismissal of assault lawsuit as Judge rules claim filed too late
A New York federal judge dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against Sean Combs, ruling the claim was filed after the one year deadline.
Ivorian Cotton King Koné Daouda Soukpafolo acquires majority stake in Uniwax
Ivorian cotton magnate Koné Daouda Soukpafolo acquires majority stake in Uniwax, restoring local ownership as the textile firm rebounds strongly in 2025.
Nigerian gas tycoon Julius Rone says $5 billion FLNG project will start construction in 2026.
UTM Offshore CEO Julius Rone says Nigeria’s first floating LNG facility will enter construction in 2026, targeting exports and domestic cooking gas supply.
Vumatel CEO Dietlof Mare leads fibre firm to one million subscribers
Vumatel’s rise to one million subscribers highlights how fibre broadband is reshaping internet access across South Africa, from urban suburbs to township communities.