At 35, Anta Babacar Ngom runs Senegal’s largest poultry company valued at $80 million

Anta Babacar Ngom is a Senegalese entrepreneur who runs one of the biggest poultry production companies in Africa. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Sedima, Senegal’s major poultry production group, where she oversees production, distribution, and company development. Sedima was founded by Anta’s father, Babacar Ngom, in 1976 with just $14 to acquire 120…

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The Man (Nigerian) Who Bought London’s second largest international airport

Up until February 2010, very few people had heard about Adebayo Ogunlesi. The Nigerian-born investment banker and money manager made international headlines when he led the acquisition of London’s Gatwick Airport from the British Airports Authority in a recorded £1.51 billion deal.

Adebayo Ogunlesi is the chairman and managing partner of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a New York-based independent private equity fund focused primarily on infrastructural investments, with over $5.6 billion under management. The acquisition instantly propelled Ogunlesi, 58, into the global spotlight and earned him a place in history as the man who acquired London’s second largest international airport.

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10 Most Mineral-Rich Countries In Africa

When it comes to the stuff bling is made of, Africa is enormously bountiful. Its mineral deposits make it one of the richest natural-resource-laden places on Earth and everyone wants some. The following are the most mineral-rich countries in Africa. Botswana – Diamonds Botswana is home to 35 percent of Africa’s diamonds, most of which are gem quality, and is…

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How Nigerian Dr. Adeola Olubamiji went from Pepper Seller in Nigeria to PhD in Biomedical Engineering in Canada

Few amazing success tales can compare to Dr. Adeola Olubamiji’s motivational journey. She overcame all odds to become the first black person to receive a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the esteemed University of Saskatchewan in Canada, starting out in obscurity as a pepper vendor on the streets of Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Olubamiji’s journey to…

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This Dynamic Nigerian twin created cryptocurrency worth £100m in their mum’s kitchen

Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that use cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. They have gained popularity in recent years as alternatives to traditional currencies, especially in countries with unstable economies or strict capital controls. One of the most successful cryptocurrencies in the world is Populous PPT, which was created by…

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A Nigerian has broken Russian Academic records by being the first and the only African to graduate with a CGPA of 5.0

Ifesinachi Nelson Ezeh, a 26-year-old Nigerian, has not only dazzled Russia with his brilliance but has also made history, graduating with a Master’s degree in Agronomy from Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University with a record-breaking Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 – the highest ever recorded in Russia. Born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Ifesinachi’s…

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How She Did It: Meet the 24-Year-Old Nigerian Doctor and Entrepreneur Who Runs Four Businesses

Dr. Oluwo Adedunmola is a remarkable young woman who achieved four successful businesses while studying medicine in Europe. Many young Nigerians look up to her as a role model because she has overcome challenges to reach her goals. Dr. Oluwo was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and attended the prestigious Queen’s College there. She…

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