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Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola is a Nigerian entrepreneur leading the way in waste management and urban development. Her work with the Lagos-based recycling company ‘Wecyclers’ and her current roles as a leader in environmental conservation efforts have earned her widespread recognition. 

With a career spanning over 16 years in corporate, commercial legal practice, banking, and financial advisory services, Obong Idiong is a beacon of excellence in the Nigerian business landscape.

Adding Ankara and Kente prints to your daily outfits is more than a fashion statement. It’s a way to celebrate African heritage, culture, and identity. By incorporating these colorful fabrics into your wardrobe, you’re honoring African designers and artisans’ creativity, craftsmanship, and legacy. 

A 17-year-old Nigerian student named Oluwafemi Ositade has accomplished a remarkable feat by securing…

Oxford University has announced the recipients of its honorary degrees for 2024. Dr. Ngozi…

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is witnessing a growing fintech landscape marked by indigenous innovations, entrepreneurial zeal, and emerging thought leadership. We spotlight the story of Lilian Mako, who is changing the fintech space in both the Middle East and Africa. 

Your 30s are a critical decade for financial growth. You’ve likely established your career, built a stable income, and are considering long-term financial goals like buying a home, starting a family, and retirement.

Quadri is currently ranked 16th globally and still the undisputed number-one player in Africa. Being one of the top 16 players in the world, he would receive automatic qualification for the prestigious Frankfurt elite tournament.

In a remarkable feat of endurance and skill, Nigerian chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya has shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Norwegians Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in 2018. Onakoya’s extraordinary achievement comes after an epic battle of intellect and resilience that has captivated audiences worldwide.

TIME Magazine has recently unveiled its annual list of the 100 most influential people worldwide for 2024. The list features leaders, innovators, and change-makers from various industries and continents. The magazine edition has four different covers showcasing four members of the list: singer-songwriter Dua Lipa, football quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Taraji P. Henson, and Yulia Navalnaya, a prominent figure in Russia’s opposition movement.