Billionaires

A few Africans are listed among the world’s 500 richest people. Even with global markets remaining unpredictable, Africa’s richest individuals have opened the year with resilient businesses and, in some cases, fast-moving valuations that keep them visible on the world’s richest list. But their relevance goes beyond net-worth rankings. These…

Five African billionaires are among the world’s richest 500 people as of early 2026. According to Forbes, their inclusion on this prestigious international list underscores Africa’s growing impact on global wealth creation. This indicates that the wealth of several prominent corporate executives across the continent has increased substantially. Here are the…

Elon Musk has become the first person in history to see his net worth rise above $600 billion, with his fortune estimated at $677 billion as of 12 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, according to Forbes. The sharp jump in his wealth is mainly tied to a fresh surge…

CEO Elon Musk has acquired $1 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The purchase sparked a 6% increase in Tesla’s stock price on Monday. Musk, who also heads SpaceX and owns the social media platform X, acquired 2.57 million shares…

Success in business does not always follow the conventional path of formal education. Nigeria has produced numerous self-made entrepreneurs who built thriving companies and became industry leaders despite not completing a university degree.  Here are Nigerian Entrepreneurs Who Became Billionaires Without a University Degree: Dr. Cosmas Maduka – Coscharis Group…