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Nigeria's wealth inequality has reached a critical level, with the nation's wealthiest individuals accumulating unprecedented fortunes while millions struggle to meet their basic needs. A recent report by Oxfam revealed that the combined net worth of Nigeria’s four richest billionaires—estimated at $23.7 billion—is substantial enough to cover the entire city...

Edyn, the serviced apartment and aparthotel group, has announced the appointment of Alastair Thomann as CEO, effective immediately. He replaces Daniel Carre-Bishop, who had been serving as interim CEO and will now resume his responsibilities as CFO. Thomann brings extensive leadership experience to his new role, having previously served as...

According to the latest Global Economic Prospects report from the World Bank, developing economies—responsible for driving 60% of global growth—are anticipated to close the first quarter of the 21st century with the weakest long-term growth forecast since the early 2000s. While the global economy is expected to stabilize over the...

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, is scheduled to visit Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters for the first time during the week of January 20th. The visit comes after Hamilton's move to Ferrari from Mercedes, marking a significant chapter in his storied career....

Delaware-based Open.cx, a trailblazer in AI-driven customer support, has announced raising $1.52 million (€1.48 million) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment, secured from prominent backers including Y Combinator, Spacetime (the investment arm of Mollie and Bird founder Adriaan Mol), Koen Köppen (Mollie CEO), Pioneer Fund, Kulveer Taggar, Propeller Fund,...

Singapore-based property technology firm PropertyGuru Group has announced that Hari V. Krishnan will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after a decade of transformative leadership. According to the company, Krishnan has decided to explore new interests but will remain closely associated with PropertyGuru as a Senior Advisor to the...

For individuals who plan to make use of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), understanding the services offered by NDIS-approved providers can be important when it comes to choosing the right support. NDIS-approved providers are authorised to deliver a wide range of services designed to empower individuals with disabilities, enhance...

Having been in the fractional CFO space for more than a decade now, I am often asked to help address succession planning and exit strategies with business owners. These topics are not just theoretical exercises—they are critical, practical conversations that impact the long-term future of the business and the owners...

Ulta Beauty, the largest specialty beauty retailer in the United States, has announced that Dave Kimbell will step down as Chief Executive Officer and resign from the company’s Board of Directors after 11 years with the organization. Kimbell, who has served as CEO since 2021, will transition to an advisory...

Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg reclaimed the title of the world’s third-richest person on Monday, surpassing Oracle founder Larry Ellison. The two tech billionaires had alternated between third and fourth place in the wealth rankings as recently as Friday. Zuckerberg’s net worth climbed by more than 4% to $217.7 billion following...