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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, already famous for transforming Nigeria’s manufacturing landscape, is steering his empire in a new direction. After opening the continent’s largest oil refinery that gulped over $20 billion, he now plans to overhaul logistics by introducing electric trucks into his fleet. Dangote had committed ₦720 billion to buy 4,000 Compressed Natural
Have you ever felt that the traditional ways of faith just aren’t resonating like they used to? Are you part of a generation that questions, demands transparency, and seeks genuine connection over blind belief? If so, you’re not alone. The landscape of spirituality is shifting dramatically, driven by the powerful voices of Gen Z and
If your content consistently goes unnoticed, it’s not because your ideas aren’t good; it’s because they’re not packaged to spread. Viral content is engineered, not accidental. It evokes emotion, creates frictionless clarity, and invites participation. With the proper structure and the right ChatGPT prompts, you can start creating posts that get screenshotted, shared, and talked
Six innovative Nigerian startups have been selected for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa. The new Class 9 cohort, unveiled on Tuesday, showcases 15 AI-powered ventures from seven African countries, with Nigeria’s representatives solving real-world challenges in fintech, healthtech, logistics, and software development. With nearly 1,500 applications across the continent, the selected startups emerged
Age is no longer a limitation for success. It’s not an excuse for doing or attempting a big project, either. Technology has levelled the playing field. These top 7 young entrepreneurs in Nigeria are proof that it’s possible. Young thinkers and innovators are emerging across Nigeria and the African continent. They are taking charge, building
In a bold show of confidence in the bank she leads, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, has increased her equity stake by acquiring 18 million additional shares in the bank. The transaction, officially filed with the Nigerian Exchange on May 19, 2025, shows the shares were acquired
‘Amoke Oge,’ a local food vendor in Lagos, Nigeria, owned by Hajia Amoke Odukoya, has generated ₦2.3 billion in revenue from 500,000 fulfilled orders on Chowdeck, the fast-growing digital food delivery platform. This feat makes Amoge Oge the first woman-led business to cross the half-a-million delivery mark on the platform. The milestone, calculated from an
Today, May 17, the Nigerian social media has been buzzing over the wedding between Leona Adesanya and Asa Asika, popular music executive and Davido’s longtime manager. Many eyes are on the couple, Davido and other celebrities at the wedding, but the father of the bride, billionaire Leno Adesanya, is barely mentioned. Yet, he’s perhaps the
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation amidst growing political fractures in West Africa. Tinubu made these remarks on Thursday in Abuja while receiving Cheick Oumar Coulibaly, Mali’s ambassador to Nigeria. The meeting comes as tensions mount between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Chaired by Tinubu, and the breakaway
Weekends may feel like a break from life’s demands, but how you spend those 48 hours often determines the direction of your future. Unfortunately, unsuccessful people tend to fall into patterns that quietly sabotage their growth. Conversely, successful people use weekends to rest with intention, recalibrate, or invest in themselves. Weekend habits are like compound
