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In a dramatic twist, PZ Cussons has announced plans to retain its Africa business with ambitious growth plans, citing growth in its core business in Nigeria in particular. Recall that the company had in April 2024 announced plans to strategically review its Africa operations, stating its readiness to sell its 50% equity interest in PZ Wilmar Limited, its non-core edible oils business in…

new video loaded: The Conflict Over Nigeria’s Returned Treasures Western museums are returning the Benin Bronzes — priceless items looted during colonialism — to Nigeria, but political infighting has jeopardized the ability to display and maintain the masterpieces. Our reporter, Alex Marshall, traveled to Nigeria to see some of the Bronzes. By Alex Marshall, Stephen Tayo, Nikolay Nikolov and…

Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote urges Nigeria’s elite to redirect spending on jets and luxury cars into job-creating industries to spur growth. Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has called on wealthy Nigerians to shift their spending habits away from high-end luxury items and toward investments that can accelerate industrial growth and create jobs across the country. His…

Tinubu accepts Abubakar’s immediate resignation on health grounds as Nigeria faces a security emergency and appoints a new defense minister. Nigeria’s Defense Minister, Mohammed Abubakar, has stepped down from office with immediate effect, citing health concerns, the Presidency announced on Monday December 1, 2025. The resignation, formally submitted in a letter dated December 1, 2025, was…

Mayeni Jonesand Kyla Herrmannsen,in Minna, Nigeria EPA/Shutterstock Parents have been waiting outside the school in Papiri desperate for news Many of the parents whose children were abducted 10 days ago from a boarding school in Nigeria are terrified – they do not want to talk to the authorities or journalists in case of reprisals from the kidnappers. “If they hear you say anything about them,…

NewsFeed Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj is the latest high-profile figure to speak out on violence against Nigeria’s Christians. The US president has threatened military action over an alleged ‘Christian genocide’. But Nigeria’s information minister rejected those claims, when he spoke to Al Jazeera’s Soraya Lennie. Published On 19 Nov 202519 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social…

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji * This article was first published by Africa’s Business Heroes In this conversation, Iyin Aboyeji reflects on his journey building Andela, a platform connecting tech professionals from emerging markets with companies seeking remote talent, and Flutterwave, a payments company. He also discusses his move into investing with Future Africa and his belief that African founders should…