Friday, September 18

Money and Finance

Aliko Dangote’s Family Tree: From Alhassan Dantata to His Children, Siblings, and Dantata Ancestry
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Aliko Dangote’s Family Tree: From Alhassan Dantata to His Children, Siblings, and Dantata Ancestry

Alhaji Aliko Dangote ranks among the world's richest Black men. With the launch of the Dangote refinery IPO on September 14, 2026, Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s net worth jumped from US$36.7 billion to $53.1 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This is thanks to his successful businesses in cement manufacturing and sugar, as well as his stake in Africa's largest oil refinery. Behind today's successful business owner, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Dantata-Dangote ancestry was forged from a mix of poverty, wealth, trading, and even a slave woman who played a big role in the life of Dangote’s great-grandfather. Read on for an in-depth look at the Dantata-Dangote dynasty, from his great-grandfather, Alhassan Dantata, who rose from an Almajiri begging and working to feed to massive...
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Otedola Family Tree: Meet Femi Otedola’s Parents, Siblings, Children and Extended Family
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Otedola Family Tree: Meet Femi Otedola’s Parents, Siblings, Children and Extended Family

The Otedola family is one of Nigeria's most popular families, with businessman Femi Otedola as its most prominent member. According to the media, Femi Otedola is Africa's poorest billionaire, which isn't too shabby. Before the Otedola family we know today, with Florence and Temi Ajibade, the family had a long history in Nigerian politics. The late Sir Michael Otedola was one of Nigeria's most recognizable figures in the 1990s, especially in Lagos State, where he served from 1992 to 1993 before a military coup cut his tenure short. He was the Lagos State governor, and the famous Otedola Bridge was named after him. Michael Agbolade Otedola Michael Agbolade Otedola Femi Otedola's father was a civilian governor of Lagos State, Nigeria. The late Michael Agbolade Otedola had two wive...
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Adeleke Family Tree: Meet Davido’s Ancestry, Parents and Extended Family
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Adeleke Family Tree: Meet Davido’s Ancestry, Parents and Extended Family

The Adeleke family is one of the most influential families in Nigeria, with two generations in politics and business; thanks to David Adeleke, aka Davido, the Adeleke family can boldly claim their spot in the Nigerian entertainment space. Read on to see the Adeleke family tree: four generations starting with the Adeleke family patriarch, Adeleke, the first civilian senator of Ogun State, who is the father of billionaire Deji Adeleke (father of Sharon and David Adeleke) and Governor Ademola Adeleke, the current Ogun State governor. Who is Adedeji Adeleke Adedeji Adeleke is a businessman known for his businesses in major sectors, including Education and Energy. He is famously one of Nigeria’s most well-known billionaires, thanks to his son, David Adeleke, whose Afrobeats career shin...
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Why Did P-Square Break Up? The Full Timeline of Peter and Paul Okoye’s Feud
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Why Did P-Square Break Up? The Full Timeline of Peter and Paul Okoye’s Feud

Between 2003 and 2013, Peter and Paul Okoye, known as P-Square, were one of Africa's biggest acts. They delivered album hit after hit, with albums like Last Night, Get Squared, and Danger, in which every song is as much a hit as the next. Over more than 10 years, they joined the league of music bands like Style Plus, Plantation Boyz, and Zule Zoo that made music together. Despite strong chemistry behind the mic, they found it extremely hard to agree on creative choices, management, and especially money. Although the family-centered band had issues throughout their musical journey, fans only got a whiff of them in 2013, when Peter Okoye's brothers were absent from his wedding to Lola Omatayo. Read on for a detailed timeline of when and why P-Square separated. November 17, 2013 - Jude ...
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The Drake Curse: Drake’s World Cup Bet Might Be the Worst News for Argentina
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The Drake Curse: Drake’s World Cup Bet Might Be the Worst News for Argentina

Drake's betting streak is now in play, and the Argentine fans are suddenly weary, despite Drake's massive stake on their victory. Popular rapper Drake placed a $1,500,000 bet on the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against the Spanish team. With over $5 million to be won, however, for superstitious fans who believe in the Drake curse, the bet may be a clear indicator of a winner, and it's not Argentina. In the last eight years and fourteen straight wins in the World Cup, the Drake curse may be the superstition that (hopefully not) ends their streak. Read Also: World Cup Final Time in Nigeria: Argentina vs Spain Kick-Off Time & Where to Watch What is the Drake curse? The Drake Curse Being a fan of the Drake fandom means you are aware of his passion for betting in sports, so much...
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CAC Strike-Off List: Check the Affected 100,000 Companies and How to Stop Your Company From Being Delisted
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CAC Strike-Off List: Check the Affected 100,000 Companies and How to Stop Your Company From Being Delisted

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a new nationwide compliance exercise, resulting in the removal of thousands of companies from the corporate register. In its latest drive, the CAC has delisted 100,000 Nigerian companies for failing to meet statutory obligations. This exercise is part of the Commission's ongoing effort to ensure that only active and compliant businesses remain on Nigeria's official register. The latest move follows previous enforcement exercises, including one earlier this year that resulted in the removal of more than 400,000 inactive companies from the register. Why is CAC Delisting Companies? CAC begins sixth batch of company strike-off, targets 100,000 companies According to the Commission, the affected companies have failed to comply with...
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Timini Egbuson Talks God, Failure, and Making $400K in a Year
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Timini Egbuson Talks God, Failure, and Making $400K in a Year

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson was recently featured in a vibrant street interview with Daniel of Samai Connect, following an energetic and lighthearted night of club-hopping in London. The pair first stopped by Piranha London and Reign before stepping outside Reign Showclub for a quick tête-à-tête. There, Timini shared his thoughts on failure, God, and, of course, staying rich. Read Also: Samai Connect is a popular content creator and luxury concierge host known for interviewing entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals in elite spaces, which makes it all the more fitting for one of the “biggest actors in Nigeria” to make a glorious appearance. Before that, talked about money, on failure, according to Timini, “The truest lessons come from actual, pure failure. If God wants to t...
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Wizkid Net Worth 2026, Biography, Age, Wife, Children, and Awards
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Wizkid Net Worth 2026, Biography, Age, Wife, Children, and Awards

Since Wizkid's hit single, "Holla at Your Boy", from his debut album, Superstar, dropped in 2011, every year since then, at least one of his songs has been on the lips of most Nigerians. Furthermore, following the global success of his collaboration with Tems on the hit "Essence," his fan base has expanded to virtually every corner of the planet. The success of his debut album is a clear indication of an artist destined for success, since he bagged the 2011 Next Rated Artist at 19 years old. The Bad to Me crooner has since added several more local and international awards to his collection, especially the coveted Grammy Award, making him one of Afrobeats' most recognised acts. Read on for Wizkid's biography, from career, feuds, relationships, and, of course, Wizkid's net worth. Wi...
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Bose Ogulu’s Biography: Education, Career, Family, and Her Role in Burna Boy’s Success
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Bose Ogulu’s Biography: Education, Career, Family, and Her Role in Burna Boy’s Success

Do you know Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mother? You may have noticed the beautiful boss mummy that is always present and watching over Burna Boy and Nissi Ogulu. She is almost always draped in some of the most daring fashion, sporting everything from unique and artsy pieces to Schiaparelli or other luxury fashion brands. You must have noticed Bose Ogulu, not just for her fun and eccentric larger-than-life style and unmissable presence, but for her contribution to Afrobeats. Beyond the fashion, fame, and global success, there is a multilingual, brilliant educator with a background in translation, education, and, of course, music. Even though she has remained more in the background, she is very much a part of the musical icon’s success. Who is Bose Ogulu? TheNamix Bose Ogulu, popu...
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“I Was Lowkey Addicted to Validation” — DJ Cuppy
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“I Was Lowkey Addicted to Validation” — DJ Cuppy

In DJ Cuppy's latest post on LinkedIn, she discussed contentment, aging, and the idea of becoming irrelevant. She explained to her fans why she now sees contentment as important. Recently, DJ Cuppy reflected on contentment while celebrating her older sister Tolani Otedola's 40th birthday, participating in TikTok challenges with her billionaire father Femi Otedola, and vacationing in Monte Carlo, Monaco. In the midst of these family events, she shared her thoughts on LinkedIn: “One day, you wake up and realise you cannot keep refreshing your own relevance every 5 minutes. For a long time, I genuinely thought I always needed to be doing the most. More posts. More noise. More visibility. I was lowkey addicted to validation and terrified of "DJ Cuppy" becoming irrelevant.” DJ Cuppy’s ...
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Toyosi Etim-Effiong’s Biography: Age, Children, Career, and Power Moves
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Toyosi Etim-Effiong’s Biography: Age, Children, Career, and Power Moves

Daniel Etim’s wife, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, has been unapologetically honest about her stance on relationships and religion. In a recent episode of Toke Moments, the businesswoman seemingly disclosed that for her, cheating is not a deal breaker in relationships, adding that she had created a WhatsApp prayer group for wives of entertainers. Amidst the uproar and reactions, many fans have yet to know more about Toyosi Etim-Effiong that may have been overlooked, from her impressive career in PR and advertising, to her recent big move into movies and television.Learn everything about the writer and media personality, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, besides being Daniel Etim-Effiong’s wife. Who is Toyosi Etim-Effiong? Toyosi is a media personality with a successful career in entertainment and ...
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Chude Jideonwo Opens Up on Financial Crisis and the Moment He Considered Suicide
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Chude Jideonwo Opens Up on Financial Crisis and the Moment He Considered Suicide

The tables are turned for this most recent episode of Toke Moments, as Toke Makinwa’s couch is graced by Chude Jideonwo himself. Chude is known for his hard-hitting, viral interviews with a lineup of celebrities, from Former President Olusegun Obasanjo to Bimbo Thomas and Funke Akindele. The media personality is currently on a book tour promoting his recently released book, How Depression Saved My Life. There, he opens up about his life, his childhood, and how close he came to acting on the suicidal thoughts that often come with depression. Chude Jideonwo Opens Up on His Depression and Suicide Attempt on Talk With Toke Makinwa Chude Jideonwo and Toke Makinwa on Drepression This time, Chude is opening up about his personal struggles with depression and the one time he considered...
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Bitcoin Price Crashes After a Brutal Week of Losses
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Bitcoin Price Crashes After a Brutal Week of Losses

Bitcoin remains one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, but it has lost around one-third of its value between 2025 and date. This week, however, appears to be the most tumultuous yet, as Bitcoin continues its steep fall, racking up even more losses. So far, the digital currency was down nearly 14% on Friday morning, drifting at about $62,900 as of 01:00 GMT. The slide continues a run of sharp losses that kicked off last weekend, when Bitcoin fell below $80,000, signaling a drop of about one-third in value since the start of the year. You’d recall that the value of Bitcoin skyrocketed after U.S. President Donald Trump was re-elected, largely because investors expected Washington to adopt a more crypto-friendly regulatory regime. At the time, the digital currency surged past $100,...
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DSTV Subscription Price in Nigeria From 2011 Till 2026
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DSTV Subscription Price in Nigeria From 2011 Till 2026

DSTV decoder and DSTV subscription prices have been a regular topic of discussion for many Nigerians, as DSTV subscription prices currently range from ₦4,400 to a whopping ₦44,500 monthly. In fact, for DSTV Premium and other language-specific DSTV subscriptions, the monthly subscription can reach as high as ₦75,000. As of 2024, DStv subscription and decoder prices have tripled, with DStv and GOtv decoders reaching as high as ₦100,000. This sharp increase forced many Nigerians to abandon DStv and switch to alternatives like StarTimes, causing MultiChoice to lose millions of subscribers. Although DStv and GOtv decoder prices have dropped significantly, subscription prices remain high for many Nigerian customers. Given this situation, it’s worth comparing current DStv subscription price...
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Tacha Shares Creative Ways to Make Money in 2026
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Tacha Shares Creative Ways to Make Money in 2026

Tacha shared with her fans several creative ways to make money in 2026, listing digital skills and business ideas, and drawing on her past experiences. According to the Big Brother Naija: Pepper Dem star, “Lifestyle, beauty, and digital creation have changed my life, and they can change yours too if you take them seriously.” This is fitting because, as an influencer and makeup artist, Tacha had already made a name for herself before she ever stepped on the Big Brother Naija: Pepper Dem star stage. And since she was disqualified from the show, her drive and consistency have continued to build her brand. Some of her major wins include a lineup of brand deals. This Simply Tacha brand consisted of a collection of items, her appearance in the popular competition The Challenge: Spies, Lies...
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Photo Editor at DettyStudio Calls Out Bobrisky Over Unpaid Debts
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Photo Editor at DettyStudio Calls Out Bobrisky Over Unpaid Debts

Bobrisky has maintained a low profile since his run-in with the law in 2024. Bobrisky went from winning Best Dressed to facing the EFCC over crimes related to naira mutilation and alleged bribery. After serving six months in a minimum-security prison, he was released on August 5, 2024.After the ruckus between the time of his release and when he relocated from Nigeria, the crossdresser has kept a considerably low profile, save for a few social media commentaries and reactions. Bobrisky may be returning to the spotlight once more, as an online photo editor has continually called him out over unpaid debts for work done. According to the editor, “Bobrisky still owes me for photo editing since 2024.” “After all the ny**h editing I did and turning him into a woman in his photos, he promis...
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“Why Cement Is Cheaper Outside Nigeria” – Aliko Dangote
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“Why Cement Is Cheaper Outside Nigeria” – Aliko Dangote

Nigerians haven't stopped looking at the billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, and the Dangote Group of Companies with a side eye, despite the crash in fuel prices. Why? Why is Dangote Group not crashing prices on sugar, cement, and all other products the multibillion-dollar industry has a stake in? Dangote Group not only has a leg in these areas but also has a near-monopoly in them. Read Also: What Is Fuel Subsidy? This time, it's not enough to reduce the price from N850 to N750, as even though this big move has many Nigerians glued in, the vast majority still need more answers. Does Dangote group have the people in mind, or is this just a power play against various groups, such as NMDPRA and other regulatory bodies, that have been giving them a hard time? Aliko Dangote Explain...
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Was Empire Really About P. Diddy? “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Revives a Decade-Old Debate
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Was Empire Really About P. Diddy? “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Revives a Decade-Old Debate

Sean Combs, aka Diddy, is currently serving a four-year sentence for a host of crimes spanning RICO, sex trafficking, and so on. Just when fans and netizens think the chapter is closed, 50 Cent dropped something more explosive for fans to chew on. This time, it's not just Diddy's relationship and sex life that are making headlines; it's something a little more interesting — a peek into Diddy's life from childhood to building an entertainment empire, and the juicy secrets in between. The Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, produced by his longtime nemesis, Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), not only sparked a conversation about the deaths of legendary rappers 2Pac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G., but longtime fans of movies and television shows were quick to point out similarities betwee...
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Ten Most Successful Nollywood YouTube Channels
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Ten Most Successful Nollywood YouTube Channels

In Nollywood, several actors and producers have taken complete control of movie production and distribution. Thanks to a combination of the popular video-sharing platform YouTube and the massive audience they have in their followers across social media platforms. Many Nollywood actors and producers can distribute and market their movies directly to their audience. They do this so easily by cutting through the channels and bureaucracy of guilds and cinemas to place their films directly in front of their consumers and make money while at it. While many haven't been exactly successful in this pursuit, others have consistently delivered quality movies to their audiences and built quite a loyal following. Top Free YouTube Channels to Watch Nigerian Movies Online The following are not j...
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Femi Otedola grins as he receives a nostalgic gift from his daughter, Temi Otedola
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Femi Otedola grins as he receives a nostalgic gift from his daughter, Temi Otedola

Femi Otedola was all smiles as he unboxed a nostalgic gift from his daughter, Temi Otedola, who recently tied the knot with afrobeat singer, Mr. Eazi. Before he got to the gift proper, he opened an adorable note that read: “No matter how hard it gets, at least you don't have ugly children.” He opened the box, which contained an Ayo, also known as Ayo Olopon, a traditional Yoruba strategy board game from Nigeria played by two players using a carved wooden board with 12 holes and 48 seeds or pebbles. In fact, for children from lower-class homes, twelve holes are dug in the ground, and the pebbles are different-colored stones. These traditional materials are quite different from the ones Temi Otedola gifted her billionaire father. In true billionaire fashion, the board seemed...
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