The strategic imperative of global business summits on Africa, By Ehi Braimah

Africa has emerged as one of the most strategic frontiers for global investment, trade, innovation, and economic transformation. With a population projected to exceed 2.5 billion by 2050, abundant natural resources, a rapidly expanding middle class, and the world’s youngest workforce, the continent is increasingly attracting the attention of governments, multinational corporations, investors, development institutions,…

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Nigeria Leads Africa in Commonwealth Games Medals

Team Nigeria has maintained its position as Africa’s top-performing nation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games following an impressive medal haul after seven days of competition. According to a post obtained from the National Sports Commission’s X handle on Friday, Nigeria has won 16 medals comprising eight gold, five silver and three bronze, placing the…

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Nigeria Ranks Fourth in Africa for Dollar Millionaires as Tinubu’s Policies Push 141 Million Into Poverty

Nigeria has retained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest hub for dollar millionaires, with 7,200 millionaires, 20 centi-millionaires and three billionaires, according to the 2025 Africa Wealth Report by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth. The country trails only South Africa, Egypt and Morocco on the continent’s wealth ranking. But behind this statistic…

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Africa Prudential reinforces growth and digital transformation strategy at H1 2026 investor call

Africa Prudential Plc, a leading provider of share registration services and capital market solutions, successfully hosted its H1 2026 Investor Call on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, convening institutional investors, shareholders, investment analysts, regulators, and members of the investment community to discuss the company’s financial performance, strategic priorities, and outlook. Africa Prudential reported another strong half-year…

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Government Considers Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Recruitment For Skilled Ugandans Repatriated From South Africa

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 15, 2026/APO Group/ — The Government of Uganda is considering recruiting skilled Ugandans recently repatriated from South Africa into the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) as part of wider efforts to reintegrate them into the country’s workforce and harness their expertise for national development. ​The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development,…

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Xenophobic attacks: Final evacuation flight from South Africa arrives Lagos

The final evacuation flight bringing stranded Nigerians home from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Air Peace flight conveying the evacuees landed at the airport at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The last batch comprises 315 returnees on board, marking the conclusion of the Federal Government’s evacuation exercise. The successful…

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From Conversations to Collaboration: BellaNaija’s Collette & Esther Wrap Up an Inspiring Week at Africa Creative Market 2026

Last week, we told you we were packing our bags for Lusaka, Zambia, to experience Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026 firsthand. Now, after six inspiring days of conversations, collaboration, and cultural exchange, we are back with plenty to share. Held from June 29 to July 4, 2026, Africa Creative Market (ACM), in partnership with Creative…

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