Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is edging closer to a historic milestone as his fortune surges once again.  The Nigerian billionaire’s net worth has risen by $1.2 billion this year, bringing him within touching distance of the $30 billion landmark that no African has ever reached. According to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, Dangote is currently valued

As we move through 2025, healthcare systems in African cities continue to evolve. From innovative technologies to improved healthcare delivery, certain cities stand out as leaders in providing quality care for their residents. According to Numbeo’s 2025 Africa Healthcare Index, these are the cities that are making significant strides in improving healthcare standards, accessibility, and

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reopened its portal for the uploading of 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, a crucial step for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The board made the announcement on Tuesday, August 20, 2025, through a post on its official

Price Drop Threatens Nigeria’s Capital Projects Despite OPEC Quota Compliance The Federal Government’s ability to meet up with its targeted revenue of N41trn to foot the 2025 budget is becoming a tall order with the instability in the global price of oil. This is even as the government has met the production quota given by

FG Target N200bn Through Bond Auction The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday announced an offering of N200bn savings bonds. According to the offer document on its website, one of the bonds was a reopening of the June 2032 bond with the coupon rate of 17.95 per cent. The new five-year bond, FGN AUG 2030

Market Capitalisation Falls to N88.8trn Amid Prolonged Sell-offs The equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed on a negative note on Wednesday as sustained sell-offs in bellwether stocks wiped off N781bn from investors’ wealth. At the end of the trading session, the market capitalisation dropped to N88.8tn from the previous day’s N89.6tn, reflecting

Dangote Refinery Hits 610,000bpd, Nears Full Capacity The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is operating more reliably and efficiently than ever before, with output surging to around 610,000 barrels per day this month, edging closer to its official nameplate capacity of 650,000bpd, global energy and commodity agency Argus has revealed. Speaking on a podcast titled “Can the

FG to Settle N2.7trn Gas Debt with Royalty Payments The Federal Government is planning to clear the N2.7tn owed to gas companies with royalties. The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this Thursday during a Zoom meeting organised by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reopened its portal for candidates to upload their 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. In a post on its official X handle, JAMB announced: “Dear UTME candidates, this is to notify you that the upload of the 2025 WAEC result has been reactivated. Kindly

Nigeria’s mining industry, long overshadowed by oil, has found a shining star in Segun Lawson. The billionaire businessman, alongside two other prominent Nigerian investors, now holds a combined stake worth nearly $40 million in Thor Explorations Ltd., the Canadian-listed company behind the country’s most successful gold venture. Thor’s flagship project, the Segilola gold mine in Osun

Picking a city is more than lifestyle; in 2025, it affects your tax bill, the safety of your assets, and how future-ready your family will be. A new Global Cities Report by Multipolitan shows which countries of the world standouts in tax benefits, wealth security and sustainability. Abu Dhabi A Gulf hub pairing modern infrastructure

Tinubu’s Reform Agenda Yields Results as $20M PepsiCo-DP World Facility Launched in Lagos The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to economic reforms and private sector–driven growth as PepsiCo and DP World unveiled a $20 million production facility in Lagos, signalling renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. This was disclosed in a statement by Finance