Yesterday, I had the pleasure of receiving a courtesy visit from Ike Chioke, Group Managing Director of Afrinvest.  A few years after the 2008 global financial crisis, which tested the resilience of many businesses, including Afrinvest, I made an unsolicited investment of $1 million in the company. No documentation. No

I am honoured to succeed Senator Udoma as Chairman in January 2027 and to lead the Board through Seplat’s next phase of growth. I firmly believe in the critical role indigenous resources play in the economic transformation of Nigeria and Africa, and Seplat’s culture of execution and governance aligns strongly

Just five years ago, we launched Heirs Insurance. But this story began much earlier. Eight years obtaining our licences. Eight years of believing in a vision, yet to materialise. Eight years navigating uncertainty, staying committed, and refusing to give up on what we knew was possible. We secured approval –

As a two-time TIME 100 alumnus, this would be the third recognition by TIME within the past 6 years. And to share that recognition alongside my dear wife, Awele, for our philanthropic efforts, is deeply humbling  and makes it even more meaningful. When Dr. Awele Elumelu and I embarked on

Highlights from the 2026 Transcorp Group Annual General Meeting, where we again demonstrated what is possible when African businesses lead in transforming Africa. We delivered strong performance across all sectors – and rewarded our shareholders with total dividends of ₦74.8 billion:  Transcorp Plc – ₦20.3 billion  Transcorp Hotels – ₦13.3 billion  Transcorp Power – ₦41.25 billion  Total dividends paid out by Transcorp

Honoured to be named alongside #MrsTOE, Dr Awele Elumelu on the TIME100 Philanthropy list for the transformative work of the Tony Elumelu Foundation across Africa. Read the full feature here.

Today, I turn a year older. And each year on this day, I find myself reflecting on something far greater than myself. For a long time, I believed luck was something that simply happened to you. Then I came to understand: luck can be engineered. Opportunity can be democratised. Hope

Last night in Paris, I sat with President Emmanuel Macron and fellow leaders of the Africa France Impact Coalition, and our conversation kept returning to the same truth: Africa’s greatest asset is her youth. But potential without opportunity is a promise broken. To me, joblessness is the betrayal of a

There are people who walk into your life and quietly become part of its foundation. My Father-in-law, Chief Israel C. Ogbue was one of those people for me and his passing leaves a space that cannot be filled. In January 2005, I led the merger between Standard Trust Bank and

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, we held our first executive knowledge-sharing session for 2026. A time to reflect and rethink how we lead. The world around us is constantly shifting, creating opportunities and threats. Leadership cannot be passive, cannot be complacent. Neither arrogant nor distant. Leadership is often about simplicity

Over the weekend, Heirs Energies sealed a $750 million financing agreement with Afreximbank, refinancing existing borrowing and accelerating business expansion.  The deal was more important than just the money. It was a vindication of our bold acquisition back in 2021. It was a tribute to how far Heirs Energies and their superb management team have come. A truly indigenous

The relationship between Nigeria and the United States has long been defined by friendship, shared values, economic ties, and deep connections. As an entrepreneur, my role models have been those business titans who shaped modern America. Their philanthropic model drives my own philanthropic philosophy. I studied in the U.S.; my

Good to speak at CNN’s Global Perspectives on Africa in London with my good friend Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild and moderator Eleni Giokos. Great that CNN chose Africa for their first Global Perspectives – there is no greater global priority. It was good to see my friends Richard Quest,

Earlier today at the Board of Changemakers: “Financial Markets” plenary at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I discussed Africa’s readiness for AI adoption and ways it will transform financial markets. It was an engaging session discussing this with fellow panellists Tareq A. Al-Sadhan, CEO, Saudi

My speech in Abuja, the heart of Nigeria, our nation’s window to the world, spoke of how far we have come and how much further we must go. There is so much to be optimistic about – but my optimism requires public and private sectors to unite, for good. I

Africa and the Nordic countries share priorities. We came together this week to share, learn and partner.  Both regions are rich in natural resources and face demographic challenges: Africa grapples with a young growing population, the Nordics face an aging demographic.  These experiences and challenges are significant opportunities for equitable