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From Breaking Barriers to Building Leaders: How Olufunke Olatokunbo Mudele-Akinjiyan Is Shaping the Future of Talent and Organisational Excellence

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South Africa Secures $150 Million OPEC Fund Loan To Support Energy And Transport Reforms

Crest Africa: How AI Agents Are Reshaping Business Operations Across Africa in 2026

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“I Have Lived Through It For Almost Two Years” – Frank Edoho Addresses Rumors Amid Ex-Wife’s Alleged Scandal

Dangote Considers Kenya For Proposed $17 Billion Oil Refinery Expansion In East Africa

France Pushes Investment Driven Partnership Agenda Across Africa Amid Global Economic Competition

Simangele Mphahlele: The Entrepreneur Transforming Hiring and Education Through Tech

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From Breaking Barriers to Building Leaders: How Olufunke Olatokunbo Mudele-Akinjiyan Is Shaping the Future of Talent and Organisational Excellence

Beyond Global Standards: SMSAM Unveils the Project SecureNaija Cybersecurity Frame

Crest Africa: Why Africa’s Climate Tech Industry Is Becoming One of the Most Important Investment Conversations in 2026

Dangote Cement Explores Possible London Stock Exchange Expansion Move

South Africa Secures $150 Million OPEC Fund Loan To Support Energy And Transport Reforms

Crest Africa: How AI Agents Are Reshaping Business Operations Across Africa in 2026

Delta Air Lines Atlanta To Lagos Flight Returns Mid Air After Operational Issue

Dangote Targets $50 Billion Valuation Ahead Of Planned Pan African Refinery Stock Listing

Kennedy Odede: From the Streets of Kibera to Building One of Africa’s Most Powerful Grassroots MovementsKennedy Odede

“I Have Lived Through It For Almost Two Years” – Frank Edoho Addresses Rumors Amid Ex-Wife’s Alleged Scandal

Dangote Considers Kenya For Proposed $17 Billion Oil Refinery Expansion In East Africa

France Pushes Investment Driven Partnership Agenda Across Africa Amid Global Economic Competition

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Simangele Mphahlele: The Entrepreneur Transforming Hiring and Education Through Tech

Boniface Wainaina: The Kenyan Innovator Modernizing Fish Farming Through AI-Powered Aquaculture Solutions

Bobson Rugambwa: The Fintech Visionary Expanding Financial Access Across Africa Through Inclusive Innovation

Michelina Chindiya: Inspiring Strength, Confidence & Self-Love Through Fitness

Paul Olivier Ahoua: Building Intelligent Systems That Turn Conversations Into Growt

Co-Creating the Future: How Louis Awode is Aligning Grassroots Development with Global Sustainability Goals

Africa’s Next Global Brands Must Own Perception — By Oladotun Olakanmi

Abid Khouloud: AI‑Driven Mental Health Innovator Transforming Children’s Care

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Woman of Impact

Precious Moloi-Motsepe: A Visionary Woman Transforming Africa Through Fashion, Philanthropy, and Leadership

Defying Violence and Building Peace: Hajer Sharief, A Symbol of Strength for African Women

Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s First Female President and a Beacon for African Women

Yvonne Chaka Chaka: Africa’s Princess of Music, Empowerment, and Change

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: The Iron Lady Who Redefined Leadership for African Women

CASTER SEMENYA: AFRICA’S ATHLETIC CHAMPION AND ADVOCATE FOR FAIRNESS

WENDY ACKERMANWENDY ACKERMAN: A SOUTH AFRICAN ICON OF IMPACT, COMPASSION, AND EMPOWERMENT

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini‑Zuma: A Woman of Wisdom, Purpose, and Unshakable Impact

Discover Africa News

The Lost Kingdoms of Africa: Rediscovering Civilizations Through Tattoos, Beads, and Griot Stories

Kalahari Desert, Botswana: Whispering Sands and Survival Stories in Africa

Benin’s Floating Canoe Villages: Discover Africa’s Unique Waterway Communities

Siwa Oasis, Egypt: Explore Hidden Temples and Forgotten Desert Histories

Accra, Ghana Travel Guide: Experience Modern Life with Deep Cultural Roots

Drakensberg Mountains Adventure: Peaks, Valleys, and African Legends

Seychelles Coral Reefs Travel Guide: Africa’s Underwater Wonderland

Ksar Draa: The Sahara’s Hidden Fortress

Lifestyle

“I’ve Been Scared Of Women” — Zubby Michael Explains Why He Is Still Single

Young Jonn Admits He’s “One-Dish Diner”—Monogamy Not On Menu While Career Gains Traction

Davido Opens Up on Struggle With Peace of Mind: Despite Success, Craves Quiet

Popular Fuji Singer, Saheed Osupa Admits Using ‘Juju’ For Success

Singers Simi and Adekunle Gold welcome their second child

I’m no longer interested in Grammy, Western validations’ – Davido

Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ Sets New Nollywood Record in UK, Ireland, US and Canada

Anthony Joshua to relocate to Dubai from the UK

Crest Africa Under 40

Mayowa Akande, CEO of Vazzel: The Engineer Turning Fashion Into a Smarter, Borderless Marketplace

Eliud Luutsa, Co-Founder and CEO of Innobid: The Visionary Redefining Procurement Transparency Across Africa

Michael Collins, Founder and CEO of MCO Penny Limited: The Strategist Transforming Nigeria’s Public Sector Finance

Philip Boye-Doku, Co-founder & CEO of PayBox Global: The Developer Who Decided Africa Deserved Better Financial Tools

Nzambi Matee, Founder & CEO of Gjenge Makers: Turning Nairobi’s Plastic Waste into Sustainable Building Materials

Femi Aluko, CEO of Chowdeck: An Engineer Rewriting Nigeria’s Food Delivery Story

Oluwatomi Ayorinde, CEO of Timon: Powering Africa’s Fintech Evolution from Local Access to Global Payments

Isaack Damian Buhiye: CEO of Firm 23 Transforming Tanzania’s Legal Landscape Through Innovation

Entertainment

“I Have Lived Through It For Almost Two Years” – Frank Edoho Addresses Rumors Amid Ex-Wife’s Alleged Scandal

“Stop Asking Me When I’m Dropping New Music” — Davido Fires Back at Fans

Rudeboy Questions Public Silence Over Justice Crack Treatment

“My wife doesn’t really cook, I enjoy cooking” — Singer Banky W opens up on marriage and IVF journey

My Father Does Not Believe I Am an Actor – Uzor Arukwe

Teni Makanaki Responds to Renewed Concern Over Drastic Weight Loss as Viral Images Spark Health Speculation

Ashmusy Freezes Her Eggs, Sparks Debate as Sarah Martins Issues Warning

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Crest Africa: Why Global Employers Are Targeting African Talent in 2026 and How to Position Yourself for Remote Career Growth

Crest Africa: How to Position Yourself for Remote Opportunities as Global Companies Build African Operations in 2026

Crest Africa: Nigeria’s Open Banking Push Is Creating a New Wave of Career Opportunities Across Digital Finance and Fintech in West Africa

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Naira Extends Gains Against Dollar, Moves Closer to N1,350 Threshold Amid Sustained FX Market Pressure Relief

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Banks Grow Earnings And Income Streams Despite Impact Of 2025 Provisions

CBN Allots N731.75 Billion at May 6 Treasury Bills Auction as Investors Rush One-Year Securities

How a Stable Naira Is Quietly Fixing Nigeria’s Economy

Naira Breaks 3-Year “April Curse,” Gains Strength Against Dollar in Surprise Turnaround

NGX ETF Market Slides in April 2026 as Broad-Based Losses Hit Nigerian Funds

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Beyond Global Standards: SMSAM Unveils the Project SecureNaija Cybersecurity Frame

A ﬁve-pillar cybersecurity frameork built speciﬁcally for Nigeria's critical national infrastructure, i.e., Government MDAs, ﬁnancial institutions, healthcare organisations, enterprises, amongst others.Cyber threats against Nigerian...

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Crest Africa: The Growing Role of Female Entrepreneurs in Driving Africa’s Innovation Economy

Crest Africa: How Cloud Infrastructure Adoption Is Powering the Next Phase of African Business Growth

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