Business

Folorunsho Alakija is one of Nigeria’s most prominent business figures, with interests spanning fashion, oil and gas, and philanthropy. Her career path is not the usual trajectory and much of her success is tied to a few key decisions made at different stages of her life. She was born on…

Nigeria is home to many elite names that started as just men but grew into Industry giants. One such name is Chief Razaq Okoya, a man who started from humble beginnings and built a manufacturing empire that has endured for decades, Chief Okoya took step after step to become the…

E-Money, born Emeka Okonkwo, is a Nigerian businessman and entertainment executive known for his investments in music, logistics, and hospitality. Over the years, he has built a strong public presence alongside a diversified business portfolio that extends beyond the entertainment industry. He rose to prominence as the founder of Five…

Obi Cubana did not stumble into relevance. He built it deliberately and consistently. His entry into hospitality began with Ibiza Club in Abuja in 2006. Three years later, Cubana in Owerri changed the trajectory of nightlife in the South East. That move was strategic. Owerri was not the obvious first…

Ibukun Awosika stands as one of Nigeria’s most influential entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, a woman whose career has consistently challenged norms and redefined leadership across business, manufacturing, and finance. Her journey is not just about personal success but about building institutions, shaping governance, and opening doors for others. Born on…

Cosmas Maduka is one of Nigeria’s most respected business leaders and a powerful example of resilience, discipline and faith driven entrepreneurship. Best known as the founder and chairman of the Coscharis Group, Maduka’s journey from poverty is a reference point in conversations about business success in Africa. Born on September…

Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu is not the type of businessman to chase the spotlight. Yet, his impact on Nigeria’s economy and Africa’s industrial landscape is impossible to ignore. As the founder and chairman of BUA Group, Rabiu has built one of the continent’s most formidable industrial conglomerates, proving that patience,…

Aliko Dangote’s journey is one of Africa’s most powerful success stories, rooted in early discipline, bold vision, and a lifelong passion for building industries. Born in Kano, Dangote often recalls how he began selling sweets in primary school, turning small profits and learning the value of accountability through loans from…

Odunayo Eweniyi’s story is one of bold vision and relentless drive a young Nigerian woman who turned curiosity into creation and creation into impact. As the co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of PiggyVest, she has not only helped redefine how young Africans save and invest money, but also how women…

After three years of investigation involving about five agencies of the American government and the subsequent legal fireworks, the District Court in Atlanta, Georgia has finally exonerated the Chief Executive of Air Peace, Chief Allen Onyema of any business fraud. The court, which discovered that there was no loss against…