Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank posts Africa's highest brand value growth at 33.6%
Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank recorded the highest banking brand value growth in Africa in 2026, climbing 33.6 percent to $380 million.
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Sea Petroleum founder Stella Oduah discharged in N2.5 billion fraud
Sea Petroleum founder Stella Oduah escapes personal conviction in a N2.5bn aviation fraud case as plea bargain sees two linked firms convicted.
Air Peace rejects Lagos tax evasion claims against Allen Onyema
Air Peace has rejected as false reports alleging its chairman Allen Onyema faces a personal income tax evasion lawsuit filed by the Lagos State Government.
Jim Ovia's Zenith Bank promotes insider Kennedy Okwudili to executive director
Zenith Bank has named Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an executive director in a move reinforcing its leadership pipeline under chairman Jim Ovia and CEO Umeoji.
Olakunle Williams' Tetracore partners with Huawei and Inspirive on a $400 million data center to power Nigeria's digital future
Tetracore Energy Group is developing a 20MW Tier III data centre in Ogun State, powered by its own 100MW independent power plant.
Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu's ASR Africa celebrates mentorship milestone at UN women's summit in New York
Abdul Samad Rabiu's ASR Africa convened mentors and partners in New York to map the next phase of its women's mentorship program across Africa.
Idrissa Nassa's Coris Bank takes another shot at Cameroon, the CEMAC region's most lucrative banking market
Coris Bank International has filed to enter Cameroon, seeking a foothold in the CEMAC region's largest and most profitable banking market.
The Secret Behind MTN Nigeria's Dominance Under Karl Toriola
MTN Nigeria's impressive growth is a testament to Karl Toriola's strategic leadership, with a focus on investing in network infrastructure and driving digital inclusion.
Tony Elumelu Foundation adds three global heavy-hitters to advisory board
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has appointed three new Advisory Board members, including Badr Jafar, Per Heggenes and Harvard professor Paul Gompers.
Devtraco, led by Ghanaian real estate mogul Joseph Aidoo, opens prime property to Nigerian capital
High-net-worth Nigerians are quietly moving capital into Accra's premium property market, drawn by dollar yields, stable tenants and structured entry through Devtraco Group.
AMNI chief Tunde Afolabi Targets 12,000 bpd at Okoro in Nigeria offshore push
AMNI International has mobilised a drilling rig to Nigeria's Okoro field, targeting output above 12,000 barrels per day in a three-well offshore campaign.
AfDB approves $7 million backing for Saviu to power Francophone startups
AfDB commits €6.5M to Saviu II fund, targeting early stage tech startups in Francophone West and Central Africa amid slowing venture capital flows.
BUA Cement triples 2025 profit to N356bn as Abdul Samad Rabiu’s giant lifts dividend and cuts leverage
BUA Cement’s 2025 profit surged to N356 billion as sales topped N1.17 trillion, prompting a higher dividend and reduced leverage.
Seplat, co-founded by Nigerian businessman Austin Avuru, reports $2.73 billion revenue surge
Seplat Energy posted a 144 percent revenue jump to 2.73bn dollars in 2025, boosted by offshore assets and stronger gas output.
Nigerian business tycoon Taiwo Afolabi’s SIFAX Group trains 90 Lagos students in AI
SIFAX Group trains 90 Lagos students in AI and tech skills, expanding its youth empowerment drive across communities in Nigeria.
Armstrong Takang’s MOFI declares $16.9m dividend payout to shareholders
MOFI posts N25.3bn profit and declares a $16.9m dividend after expanding mortgage disbursements across 21 states and the FCT.