The Man Called David Hundeyin
David Hundeyin is an author, investigative journalist, and broadcaster whose work has appeared on CNN, The Africa Report, Al Jazeera, and The Washington Post. His work as a satirist on ‘The Other News,’ Nigeria’s answer to The Daily Show has been featured in the New Yorker Magazine and the Netflix
Egypt’s TradeHub Launches a Platform to Help Manufacturers Connect with Traders
Egyptian startup TradeHub has launched a dedicated digital platform aimed at promoting exports, facilitating trade operations, and supporting local manufacturers in accessing local and global markets and traders. Founded by Ahmed Gaber, who has previously succeeded in establishing startups such as Bosta, and Ahmed Atef, former software engineer at Meta,
Aliko Dangote, The Richest Man In Africa
“When you are raised by an entrepreneurial parent or grandparent you pick that aspiration,” he told Forbes in 2015. “It makes you be much more aggressive — to think anything is possible.” Africa’s richest person controls Dangote Industries, a closely held conglomerate. The Lagos, Nigeria-based company owns sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest
Johann Rupert – The Richest Man in Africa
Johann Rupert is the richest man in South Africa and the second richest man in Africa. He’s a billionaire businessman and one of the best-known businessmen with investments in many top South African and international companies. Rupert controls the world’s largest luxury watchmaker, Cie Financiere Richemont, through a family trust.
The Man Called Mike Adenuga
Dr. Mike Ishola Agbolade Adenuga Jr. better known as Mike Adenuga is a Nigeria’s billionaire mogul. A globally acknowledged man of incredible means, affluence, and influence, yet he seeks refuge in near anonymity, choosing to stay out of publicity. For a man with a humble beginning, Adenuga’s parade of progress
African Crypto Exchange Celia Crosses 1.4 Million Users Prelaunch
Celia, the highly anticipated cryptocurrency exchange in Africa, has achieved a remarkable milestone by garnering an impressive 1.4 million users during its pre-launch phase. This substantial surge in pre-registrations underscores the immense anticipation for Celia’s official release and solidifies its potential to emerge as the leading crypto platform on the
Nassef Sawiris, The Richest Man in Egypt
Nassef Sawiris is Egypt’s richest man. He owns 39% of OCI, a Geleen, Netherlands-based fertilizer producer which was formed out of a demerger from his family’s original business, Orascom Construction. It reported revenue of $6.3 billion in 2022. His other assets include 7% of Adidas and a stake in Arkema
How Mastercard’s Contactless Solutions is Driving Digital Payment Transformation in Nigeria
Mastercard has unveiled its contactless payment solutions. According to the payment company, the solution will empower businesses to accept card payments easily and cost-effectively, using “tap on the phone”, “QR Pay by link” and “Payment link” on their smartphones. With this development, Mastercard aims to provide low-cost solutions to boost
Samih Sawiris – The Egyptian-Montenegrin Billionaire
Samih Sawiris is not an ambitious man who went out looking for success, rather it came looking for him. However, he was so resolute and steadfast in his will to see his company succeed. That he risked both his own personal finances and his reputation to prove his naysayers wrong.
Who is Abdul Samad Rabiu – The Nigerian Billionaire?
A vision that has evolved over time. His father, Isyaku Rabiu, was a famous entrepreneur who ran into trouble for dodging duties on rice imports in 1983, following General Muhammadu Buhari’s coup. Today, Abdul Samad Rabiu is no longer so keen on imports. Instead, he is an evangelist for ‘Made
