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Forbes Africa Names Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah Among Its 15 Icons, Eight on the List Have Written Books

For its 15th anniversary, Forbes Africa has unveiled its first Icons list, a group of 15 individuals the magazine says have shaped Africa’s past, present, and future. The list is p...

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu Make 2026 Forbes Africa’s 15 Icons List (See Full List)

Five African women, including two Nigerians, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Lupita Nyong’o, and Angélique Kidjo, have been named among 15 personalities featu...

East African banks break into roll of global elite lenders

Forbes evaluated 500 banks across 89 countries, examining their profitability, strength, stability and efficiency in funding mega trade and infrastructure projects.

ForbesBLK Names 25 Black-Owned Businesses To Watch In 2026

The list arrives as Black-owned employer businesses continue to account for billions of dollars in economic activity.

Top 10 African companies ranked among Forbes’ best employers in 2026

South Africa’s Nedbank has emerged as Africa’s highest-ranked company on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026 list, placing 26th globally, while Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBan...

Forbes Celebrates America’s Most Successful Immigrants At Forbes Immigrant 250 Celebration

Forbes gathered leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers in New York City on Wednesday evening to celebrate Forbes 250: America’s Most Successful Immigrants.

Crest Africa releases September issue of The Crest Monthly featuring Richard Nnadi, four other personalities

Crest Africa has released the September 2026 issue of The Crest Monthly, featuring five personalities working across hospitality, security, engineering, film and fashion.

Otedola’s Fortune Hits $2bn as FirstHoldCo Rally Narrows Gap with Africa’s Richest

Nigerian businessman and investor Femi Otedola’s fortune has risen to about $2 billion, bringing him within striking distance of Tanzania’s Mohammed Dewji and Zimbabwe’s Strive Mas...

Meet the Black Trailblazers Reshaping Business Power

Meet the powerful Black executives and entrepreneurs redefining success across industries

For ‘Sir Wicknell’, generosity came with horsepower, headlines

Chivayo lived a lavish lifestyle and became a familiar figure not only in Zimbabwe but across Africa through his frequent posts on social media.

Aliko Dangote hails refinery IPO as 'historic day' for Africans

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, hailed Monday’s share sale of his Nigerian oil refinery as an opportunity to create value for millions of people across Africa.

Nedbank tops African Banking sector

TAPIWA CHIRUME NEDBANK has been named Afri­ca’s top banking employer, ranking 26th globally in the Forbes World’s Best Employers 2026 list. It...

Julius Kyazze atambuliwa miongoni mwa watu 100 wenye ushawishi Afrika

MWANABIASHARA wa sekta ya ubunifu na burudani kutoka Uganda, Julius Kyazze, ametambuliwa miongoni mwa watu 100 wenye ushawishi mkubwa barani Afrika. Kyazze, ambaye ni mwanzilish...

Billionaire Tim Draper Selling His Private Island In Tanzania—Wants Offers By Email

Lupita Island can sleep up to 26 people in 10 cottages.

UN Deputy Scribe, Oramah, Oyedele, Others Say Africa Must Own Its Narrative 

Mohammed: Continent must start shaping global power dynamics  Oramah: Dangote refinery more than industrial project Oyedele says Nigeria needs to make it easier to build the next A...

Obasanjo, Others to Grace FT Africa Summit

Kayode Tokede  The Financial Times Africa Summit returns for its 13th edition this month in London with Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, President of the Repub...

Forbes Travel Guide-Endorsed Le Must Brings Plastic-Free Luxury Condiments to the UAE

Aig-Imoukhuede Hosts Aliko Dangote Foundation WEF Young Global Leaders Learning Journey

Leading African business, finance and investment leaders joined current and former members of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders community at Access Tower, Lagos, for...

Jayda Cheaves: From Influencer to Wealth Builder Empire

From influencer to entrepreneur, Jayda Cheaves is creating lasting wealth and empowering Black women with authentic brands and true ownership.

Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa

Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday, saying it marked a "new chapter in Africa's industrial journey"

Tony Elumelu: Africa’s young entrepreneurs have great ideas. What they need is capital and business support

According to the World Bank, 10 to 12 million young Africans enter the labor market each year, but only about 3 million formal jobs are created.

The Business Of Being Iconic! A Gallery Of Founder Baes Making Mogul Moves As Brand-Building Bombshells In The Entrepren...

The business of being ICONIC! In honor of Black Business Month, we’re celebrating the finest (and flyest) business founders who close deals, build brands, and execute winning strat...

The Two Africas

Who will benefit from the continent's investment boom?

Dangote: Call Me ‘Wealthiest,’ Not ‘Richest’ in Africa

The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Al...