From broke to a $3 billion empire.
No rich family. No shortcuts. Just vision, grit, and execution.
Rick Jackson shares the mindset, sales strategies, negotiation tactics, and faith that helped him build a multibillion-dollar business.
@hardknocksedu
Femi Otedola’s Making It Big has earned 2nd place at the 2026 BCA African Business Book of the Year Awards in London.
The memoir, which traces his journey from oil & gas to power and banking, adds another global honour after winning Gold at the 2026 Axiom Awards.
The first-ever YouTube FIFA Creator Cup is here, bringing together global creators, football legends, athletes, and celebrities for an exhibition match in the heart of New York City’s Central Park.
IShowSpeed leading the lineup.
Africa & Everywhere Festival made a strong debut.
The first edition united ambitious young Africans, industry leaders, recruiters, and changemakers for bold conversations, meaningful connections, mentorship, and real career opportunities.
Monday Nugget 💡
A reminder from Tony Elumelu’s playbook:
The moment you rely on yesterday’s wins, you risk losing tomorrow’s edge.
Stay dynamic. Innovate relentlessly. Execute consistently. That’s how relevance is sustained.
Dangote Cement delivered its biggest-ever dividend payout, raising dividends 50% from ₦30 to ₦45 per share after a strong 2025 performance.
Shareholders will receive a record ₦753.8bn, with EPS rising to ₦59.86.
Tony Elumelu will step down as UBA Chairman on Aug. 21, 2026, after reaching the CBN’s 12-year tenure limit for non-executive directors.
UBA has named Emmanuel Nnorom as his successor, marking a new leadership chapter for the pan-African bank.
The future of business is being shaped by bold women, and @UBAGroup is putting them front and centre.
At its upcoming UBA Business Series, leading voices will spotlight how today’s woman is redefining leadership, breaking boundaries & driving innovation.
📅 March 12 | 11AM (WAT)
Powerful moment at Wema Bank’s International Women’s Day event…the unveiling of the Girl Child Journal.
By investing in the minds and voices of young girls today, @wemabank is shaping the confident women of tomorrow.
#wemabank#iwd2026#girlchild#givetogain#corporatenaija
From cities to studios across Nigeria, the road to +234 Art Fair 2026 has uncovered bold talent & the pulse of emerging contemporary art.
🗓️March 5–8
📍Ecobank Pan African Centre, VI
10 AM
This isn’t just an art fair. It’s a movement shaping the future of Nigerian creativity.
This International Women’s Month, the spotlight is on women who don’t just sit in boardrooms, they shape them.
Mellody Hobson, Ariel Investments Co-CEO and JPMorgan Chase board director, represents strategy, structure, and legacy.
Now streaming on @ebonylife0nplus
Leadership. Influence. Impact.
Africa’s leading women gathered at @TonyElumeluFDN IWD Reception to share insights on resilience, innovation, and building transformative ventures driving growth across the continent.
#IWD2026#TEFImpact#WomenInLeadership#Corporatenaija