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Africa’s billionaires have seen their wealth surge, with the continent’s 23-member “three-comma club” now worth a combined $126.7 billion, up 21% from 2025. Collectively, they added $20.3 billion over the past year, driven by rising equity markets and stabilising regional currencies. This is according to the latest Africa Billionaires ranking released by Forbes on Monday. The latest list shows Nigeria’s continued presence, with four of its businessmen—Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola—named among the continent’s wealthiest business leaders. Dangote remains the richest African, with an estimated net worth of $28.5 billion, up $4.6 billion this year. Dangote…

A lawyer on Monday testified how a man identified as Shehu Bello purchased a property in Wuse II, Abuja, for N650 million in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State governor. The lawyer, James Bem Igbakymeh, gave the testimony before Judge Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, as the 11th prosecution witness in the case. Mr Igbakymeh told the court that in October 2021, his client instructed him to sell a property at Plot 1058, Cadastral Zone A08, Wuse II, Abuja. The witness said he placed a banner on the property to attract prospective buyers,…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West zone, has a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the Ministry of Power under Bayo Adelabu, citing the persistent electricity crisis across campuses in the six Southwestern states. In a statement issued on Monday, the Coordinator of NANS Southwest (Zone D), Adeyemo Josiah, lamented that students have endured prolonged darkness that has disrupted not only academic activities but also research, online learning, and daily routines. “For several months, students across campuses in the six Southwestern states have endured prolonged darkness, a situation that has become particularly painful during critical academic periods…

Former Fenerbahce assistant manager Önder Özen has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his impressive defensive effort after Galatasaray’s victory in the Istanbul derby. The 27-year-old forward joined Galatasaray after a dramatic exit from Napoli, where transfer issues made it difficult for him to secure a move away from the Italian side. Galatasaray eventually moved quickly to sign the Nigerian striker on transfer deadline day, initially bringing him to Turkey on loan. The move proved to be a brilliant decision as Osimhen enjoyed a remarkable debut season. The former LOSC Lille striker scored 37 goals and provided seven assists…

A woman alleged to have fired an assault rifle at the luxury Los Angeles home of Rihanna — while the pop superstar was inside — was being held by police on Monday. Officers in the city said shots were fired towards the mansion in the middle of the day on Sunday by a suspect driving a white Tesla, which had stopped across the street. Aerial footage after the attack showed bullet holes in a gate at the sprawling property, which Rihanna shares with rapper A$AP Rocky and their three children. The Los Angeles Police Department said Ivanna Lisette Ortiz was…

Established in 1945 under the UN Charter, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was designed to ensure that peace and security would be backed by economic stability, social progress and international cooperation.Eight decades after its first meeting in London in early 1946, ECOSOC remains a central – if often working out of the spotlight – engine of the UN’s work on sustainable development.A wide remit by designECOSOC is the primary forum within the United Nations for policy dialogue on global economic, social and environmental issues, bringing together Member States, UN specialized agencies and other partners to debate priorities, share evidence…

Established in 1945 under the UN Charter, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was designed to ensure that peace and security would be backed by economic stability, social progress and international cooperation.Eight decades after its first meeting in London in early 1946, ECOSOC remains a central – if often working out of the spotlight – engine of the UN’s work on sustainable development.A wide remit by designECOSOC is the primary forum within the United Nations for policy dialogue on global economic, social and environmental issues, bringing together Member States, UN specialized agencies and other partners to debate priorities, share evidence…

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Energy experts in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector have defended the pricing structure of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, accusing some fuel markers of attempting to blackmail the refinery and mislead the public over the recent increase in petrol prices. The experts said reports suggesting that the refinery’s latest adjustment is solely responsible for the recent hike in fuel prices were misleading, noting that importers are also bringing in petrol at almost a N1,000 per litre, while the refinery’s coastal price is N948 and the gantry or ex-depot price stands at N995 per litre. They stressed that public comparisons fail to consider…

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Women, generally, are fighting for their own empowerment in society. Gender equality dominates their activities, flexing their feminine muscles for higher positions, with men, in diverse professional aspects, including politics and entrepreneurial spheres of activity. Such consistent struggle was backed by a collective declaration, worldwide observing March 8 as International Women’s Day. Until today, March 8 commemorates women’s fight for equality and liberation along with the women’s rights movement. In addition, the March 8 celebration focuses on issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. On the eve of March 8,…