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Aliko Dangote’s Wealth Surges by Almost 100% to $23.9Bn, now 86th Richest in the World

February 18, 2025/Dangote Group Billionaire Aliko Dangote has seen his wealth nearly double to $23.9 billion, according to Forbes, which ranks the Nigerian entrepreneur as the wealthiest person in Africa and 86th in the world. It would be recalled that Forbes ranked Aliko Dangote as the 144th richest person in the world […]

Lagos Lawmakers Commend LIRS on Historic N1 Trillion Revenue Milestone

February 18, 2025/LIRS Legislators in Lagos State have commended the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for achieving an unprecedented milestone in revenue generation, surpassing ₦1 trillion. This landmark accomplishment positions LIRS as the first sub-national revenue agency in Nigeria to attain such a feat, reflecting its professionalism, efficiency, and […]

AfDB: New Report Highlights Africa’s Strengthening Economic Growth Amid Global Challenges

The continent also continues to grapple with geopolitical tensions, structural weaknesses, climate-related disasters, and prolonged conflicts in regions such as the Sahel and the Horn of Africa February 18, 2025/AfDB Growth rates above 5 percent expected in close to half of the continent’s countries in 2025; 12 of world’s 20 […]