Nathan “Natie” Kirsh has risen to the top of South Africa’s billionaire rankings after his fortune climbed sharply to about $17.8 billion, overtaking luxury tycoon Johann Rupert. Forbes now places Kirsh ahead of Rupert, whose wealth stands at around $15.9…

Africa’s richest industrialist Aliko Dangote has strengthened his position on the global wealth ladder as his fortune climbs sharply to $35.9 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index update. His net worth rose by $1.03 billion within just a…

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s charitable foundation has renewed its strong support for Kenya’s healthcare system with a fresh commitment of Sh3.8 billion ($29.2 million) for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The latest allocation marks the second consecutive year the foundation has…

The Federal Government has introduced a major reform that will change how honorary degrees are recognised in Nigeria. In a decisive move, authorities have banned recipients of honorary doctorates from using the “Dr” prefix in official, academic, or professional settings.…

Nigeria’s passport has climbed in the latest global passport ranking, but the rise tells only part of the story. While the country moved higher on the Henley Passport Index, Nigerian travelers now have access to fewer visa-free destinations than before.…

Nigeria could unlock more than $400 billion in additional income by 2040 if it makes adolescent girls a top national priority, according to a fresh report from the World Bank Group. The findings place girls at the center of Nigeria’s…