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Nigeria: World's Richest Black Woman - Alakija Topples Oprah
Leadership, 29 December 2014
Despite falling oil prices, Nigerian Billionaire, Folorunsho Alakija has edged past Oprah Winfery as world's richest Black Woman, with a fortune of $7.3bn. On the other hand, Oprah… Read more »
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Nigeria: Folorunsho Alakija's Rising Profile
This Day, 9 November 2014
Folorunsho Alakija has successfully etched her name in the sand of times. When she was adjudged the richest black woman in the world in 2012, not a few were pleasantly surprised. Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigerian Billionaire Unseats Oprah As Richest Black Woman
Leadership, 28 December 2014
Nigerian oil tycoon Folorunsho Alakija is now the richest black woman in the world with an estimated fortune of $7.3 billion. Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigeria's Energy Sector Encourages Growing Number of Female Leaders
This Day, 19 November 2014
As Nigeria's oil and gas industry flourishes, businesswomen across the country are finding greater opportunities to carve out their place in this male-dominated field. Read more »
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Tanzania: Politician Named Youngest Billionaire in Africa
Daily News, 13 November 2014
Tanzanian young entrepreneur and politician, Mr Mohamed Dewji, has again been named in the list of Africa's wealthiest businessmen by Ventures Africa for 2014, an African business… Read more »
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Nigeria: Dangote Now World's 23rd Richest Man
Independent (Lagos), 7 November 2014
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has moved 20 spots from his earlier position of 43rd richest person to being the 23rd richest man in the World, while also retaining his… Read more »