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Adopt scenario thinking for strategic decision-making, TEXEM urges African CEOs.
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (739+ words) TEXEM UK, the United Kingdom-based leadership development organisation, has urged African leaders and CEOs to adopt scenario thinking to enhance their strategic decision-making process. TEXEM's Director, Special Projects, Caroline Lucas gave the advice in a statement on TEXEM website, www....
Cholera: 74 dead, 7, 850 cases across 14 local government areas
10+ hour, 44+ min ago (485+ words) At least 74 people have lost their lives to the ongoing outbreak affecting 14 local government areas of Borno State, according to officials. A statement released by the international medical humanitarian organisation M'decins Sans Fronti'res (MSF) is supporting the Borno State Ministry…...
Africa's startup ecosystem raises $843m in five months
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (703+ words) Loses steam despite rise in deal activity Africa's startup ecosystem attracted $843 million in funding during the first five months of 2026, but the sector is showing signs of slowing momentum despite a recent increase in deal activity. According to the latest…...
South African Kirsh dethrones Rabiu as Africa's fastest-growing billionaire in 2026
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (90+ words) Bunmi holds a degree in Economics from the University of Lagos and has over eight years of experience in content writing and journalism. Her career spans roles as a financial and business journalist at Business Day Media and Tech Cabal,…...
South Africa's economy grows at fastest pace in 9 months despite Iran war headwinds
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (624+ words) South Africa's economy expanded at its fastest pace in nine months in the first quarter of the year, showing resilience despite the early impact of the Iran conflict and continued weakness in the manufacturing sector. Gross Domestic Product in the…...
Why S/Africa is continent's biggest employer despite record joblessness
13+ hour, 15+ min ago (100+ words) Ngozi Ekugo is a Senior Correspondent at Business Day. She holds a Masters in management from the University of Lagos, an undergraduate from University of Lagos, and is in an alumni of Queen's College. Shes currently an associate member of…...
WORLD IN BRIEF: Iran, Israel pause strikes, US court blocks $100, 000 H-1 B visa fee, Congo's Ebola death surpasses 100 and other stories
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (437+ words) Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran despite public calls from Donald Trump for restraint, signalling that it wants a direct role in any future US-Iran peace agreement. The brief exchange of fire underscored Israeli concerns that its security interests could…...
Ohanaeze bans Ezeigbo, Igwe titles outside igboland, launches voter mobilisation drive
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (402+ words) The Edo State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has prohibited the use of unauthorised traditional titles such as Ezeigbo, Ezendigbo, Igwe and other monarchical designations outside recognised traditional institutions in Igboland, describing the practice as culturally invalid and contrary to…...
Xenophobic attacks: Nigeria may consider retaliation against South Africa - FG
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (571+ words) Set to begin repatriation" The federal government said the Nigerian government may sanction South Africa over the ongoing unjustified attacks against Nigerians living in that country Bianca Odunmegu-Ojukwu, Minister of Foreign Affairs disclosed this, while fielding questions from State House…...
Xenophobia fears force Nigeria to airlift over 1, 000 citizens from south africa
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (445+ words) Nigeria has approved five repatriation flights to bring home more than 1, 000 citizens seeking to leave South Africa following a fresh wave of anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic attacks, underscoring growing concerns over the safety of Nigerians in Africa's most industrialised economy....