Business & Finance

Island Nation Seychelles Leads Africa in Passport Power, Expanding Global Travel Access
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 14, 2026

Island Nation Seychelles Leads Africa in Passport Power, Expanding Global Travel Access

Seychelles has retained its position as the holder of Africa’s most powerful passport, offering its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 152 destinations around the world. The country also climbed to 28th place globally in the latest passport mobility rankings.

Abdulsamad Rabiu Climbs to Africa’s Third-Richest as Manufacturing Empire Fuels Billion-Dollar Wealth Surge
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 14, 2026

Abdulsamad Rabiu Climbs to Africa’s Third-Richest as Manufacturing Empire Fuels Billion-Dollar Wealth Surge

Nigerian industrialist Abdulsamad Rabiu has risen to become the third-richest person in Africa, following a major surge in the value of his business empire. The billionaire entrepreneur, founder of BUA Group, saw his fortune climb significantly as shares in his key companies gained momentum in the market.

South Africa Intercepts Chinese Fishing Fleet Over Illegal Entry Into National Waters
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 13, 2026

South Africa Intercepts Chinese Fishing Fleet Over Illegal Entry Into National Waters

South African authorities have intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels accused of entering the country’s territorial waters without permission, in a move officials say underscores their commitment to protecting marine resources.

Stop the Blame Game! — Heated Debate Erupts Over Cocoa Leadership in African Country
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 09, 2026

Stop the Blame Game! — Heated Debate Erupts Over Cocoa Leadership in African Country

Prominent Ghanaian broadcaster Kwame Sefa Kayi has publicly challenged critics who are blaming Randy Abbey over a wave of attacks and accusations surrounding his role in Ghana’s cocoa sector and public service.

Temu Under Fire as Nigeria Govt Flags Privacy, Cross-Border Data Concerns ‎
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Admin User

Mar 08, 2026

Temu Under Fire as Nigeria Govt Flags Privacy, Cross-Border Data Concerns ‎

Nigeria’s data regulator has opened an immediate probe into Nigeria Data Protection Commission over the data practices of Temu, following complaints of poor data management. ‎