Billionaires

The global expansion of African music reached another high point as the organizers of the 2026 BET Awards unveiled their official nomination list. Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tems secured prominent placements across several major competitive categories. This strong representation highlights the continuous cross-over success of the…

Nigeria has a port problem that everyone knows about, and almost no one has been able to fix. For decades, the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos have been the country’s primary gateways for imports and exports, and for just as long, they have been synonymous with gridlock.…

Adebayo Ogunlesi, the Nigerian-born billionaire, is once again leading the way in global finance. On May 14, 2026, BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), which Ogunlesi co-founded and now leads as Chairman and CEO, announced a major partnership with Singapore’s Temasek, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund L’IMAD, and the state energy…

FirstHoldCo Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria, is asking shareholders to approve a major capital raise that would take its paid‑up capital base toward ₦1 trillion. The plan is up for consideration at the group’s 14th Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026. So far, First Bank…

Aliko Dangote’s wealth has crossed the $35 billion mark, strengthening his position as Africa’s richest man and one of the world’s top billionaires. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index cited by Business Insider Africa, Dangote’s net worth rose to $35.9 billion. The jump added about $1.03 billion to his wealth…