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Shalom Ogo-Ayorinde: Making Technology Easier to Understand Through Digital Storytelling

Eskom CFO Calib Cassim to Retire After 24 Years at South African Power Utility

Nigerian Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr to Make History With NFL Halftime Performance in London

Spotlight on Israel Iyonsi: Building Technology That Keeps Modern Systems Moving

Spotlight on Dotun Omiyale “The Bigdot”: Telling the Stories Behind People, Places and Defining Moments

Spotlight on Comfort Olukogbon: Turning Digital Growth Into Real Business Value Across Africa

Spotlight on Dr. Nihinlola Latona: Building a Path From Income to Generational Wealth for Women

Spotlight on Victor Ikoli: Building Bridges Between Africa, the Gulf and Britain Through Journalism

AFRICA’S NEW REPARATION CALL: HUNDREDS OF TRILLIONS WORTH ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE

Top 5 African Graphic Designers Advancing Visual Storytelling in 2026

Congo President Calls for National Dialogue to Ease Political Tensions

Mobolaji Akintokunbo: Building Practical Technology That Solves Real World Problems

Tanzania’s Ruling Party Picks Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi for Vice President

Uganda Military Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba Says He Will Run for President in 2031

Omolola Shonubi: Leading the Next Generation of a Twenty-Year Educational Legacy

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Top Stories

Shalom Ogo-Ayorinde: Making Technology Easier to Understand Through Digital Storytelling

Eskom CFO Calib Cassim to Retire After 24 Years at South African Power Utility

Nigerian Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr to Make History With NFL Halftime Performance in London

Spotlight on Israel Iyonsi: Building Technology That Keeps Modern Systems Moving

Spotlight on Dotun Omiyale “The Bigdot”: Telling the Stories Behind People, Places and Defining Moments

Spotlight on Comfort Olukogbon: Turning Digital Growth Into Real Business Value Across Africa

Spotlight on Dr. Nihinlola Latona: Building a Path From Income to Generational Wealth for Women

Spotlight on Victor Ikoli: Building Bridges Between Africa, the Gulf and Britain Through Journalism

AFRICA’S NEW REPARATION CALL: HUNDREDS OF TRILLIONS WORTH ECOLOGICAL DAMAGE

Top 5 African Graphic Designers Advancing Visual Storytelling in 2026

Congo President Calls for National Dialogue to Ease Political Tensions

Mobolaji Akintokunbo: Building Practical Technology That Solves Real World Problems

Entrepreneurs News

Shalom Ogo-Ayorinde: Making Technology Easier to Understand Through Digital Storytelling

Aisha Pandor: Building and Backing Technology Companies for Africa’s Future

Makachukwu Ugbaja: Turning Meaningful Moments Into Timeless Stories Through Photography

Kefilwe Mabote: Turning Fashion, Digital Influence, and Personal Branding Into Entrepreneurship

Joycee Awosika: Building Scalable African Businesses Through Structure, Innovation, and Wellness

Mamadou Kwidjim Toure: Driving Investment, Leadership, and Innovation for Africa’s Future

Dr. Olubukola George-Taylor: Building African Brands Through Strategic Communications and Reputation Leadership

Rich Mnisi: Redefining African Luxury Through Culture, Creativity, and Contemporary Design

Business News

Woman of Impact

Temilade Salami: Championing Climate Education and Youth Action Across Africa

Adaora Mbelu: Inspiring Africa’s Creative Economy Through Purpose, Storytelling, and Leadership

Chidimma Adetshina: Redefining African Beauty Through Resilience, Confidence, and Global Representation

Tsitsi Masiyiwa: Championing Education, Leadership, and Lasting Change Across Africa

Afua Osei: Empowering African Women Through Entrepreneurship, Community, and Leadership

Solape Akinpelu: Championing Inclusive Wealth and Expanding Financial Access for African Women

Ory Okolloh: Africa’s Digital Visionary Advancing Civic Innovation and Inclusive Leadership

Temie Giwa-Tubosun: The Healthcare Innovator Building Lifelines Across Africa

Discover Africa News

Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar: Explore Africa’s Extraordinary Stone Forest

Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda: Explore Africa’s Serene Lake of a Thousand Islands

The Fish River Canyon, Namibia: Africa’s Spectacular Natural Wonder

São Tomé and Príncipe: Africa’s Hidden Island Paradise

Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Africa’s Extraordinary Land of Fire and Salt

Chefchaouen, Morocco: Discover Africa’s Enchanting Blue City

Namibia’s Skeleton Coast: Shipwrecks, Seals, and the Edge of the Atlantic

Africa’s Traditional Festivals: Celebrating Culture, Unity, and Ancient Rituals Today

Lifestyle

Angélique Kidjo Celebrates a Remarkable African Legacy With Historic Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Jarvis and Peller Bring Elegance, Romance and High Fashion to Their Stunning White Wedding

Burna Boy Sets His Sights on Another Historic London Stadium Moment in 2027

Oprah Winfrey Expands Her Educational Legacy in South Africa With a New Scholarship Vision

IShowSpeed Reaches New Heights With Historic FIFA World Cup Final Performance

South Africa Advances Digital Travel Experience With New Online Declaration System for International Visitors

Shakira and Uganda’s Ghetto Kids Spark Excitement Ahead of FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Toluwani Ajayi Continues to Elevate Yoruba Heritage Through a Remarkable Classical Music Journey

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

Nigerian Afrobeats Star Ayra Starr to Make History With NFL Halftime Performance in London

Nigerian Afrobeats Sensation Victony Unveils Sophomore Album ‘Starlife’

Itoro Oyewobi’s Triple Book Launch Advances Education and Community Giving in Coventry

Ayra Starr Unveils ‘Starr Girl’ as She Steps Into a New Chapter of Her Sound

P-Square Classics Return to Apple Music Nigeria Chart Amid Renewed Interest

Ramsey Nouah Reveals the One Quality That Has Kept Him Relevant in Nollywood

IShowSpeed Reaches New Heights With Historic FIFA World Cup Final Performance

President Trump To Attend World Cup Final Between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium

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Crest Africa: How African CEOs Can Build Companies That Thrive Beyond the Founder

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Crest Africa: How African Businesses Can Use Data to Make Better Business Decisions

Careers

Crest Africa: How AI Powered Fintech Is Reshaping Nigeria’s Digital Economy and Creating New Career Opportunities

Crest Africa: Africa’s Creator Economy Expands Beyond Content Into Education, Business, and Digital Commerce Unlocking Career Growth Paths

Crest Africa: Remote Work and Global Talent Demand Continue to Reshape Africa’s Digital Workforce and Jobs in Africa

Crest Africa: Shift Toward Profitability Redefines Startup Growth Strategy Across Africa’s Tech Ecosystem and the Future of Work

Crest Africa: Fintech Expansion in Africa Gains Momentum Amid Rising Regulation and Digital Payment Growth Creating New Career Opportunities

Crest Africa: AI Adoption Accelerates Across Nigeria’s Business Landscape as Enterprises Integrate Automation Tools and Redefine Skills in Demand

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

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Markets

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

Nigeria’s External Reserves Slip by $855 Million in Five Weeks as FX Pressures Re-Emerge

“My Wife And I Didn’t Give Birth To Twins” — Adekunle Gold Finally Clears The Air On Viral Rumours

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

Technology News

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Asian Stocks Rise as AI Capex Ramps Up, Boosting Confidence in Global Technology Investment

Oladokun Oluwagbenga Israel: Building Digital Solutions Through Innovation and Purpose

Termii Elevate 5.0 Brings Africa’s Technology Ecosystem Together to Power the Next Billion Conversations

Crest Africa: How African Businesses Can Build Trust in an AI Driven Economy

TERMII Elevate 5.0 to Spotlight the Systems Powering Africa’s Next Billion Digital Conversations

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