He doesn’t chase headlines — but the numbers speak volumes. Since stepping into the role of Group CEO at Ecobank in March 2023, Jeremy Awori has quietly redefined the trajectory of Africa’s largest pan-African banking group. With a leadership style rooted in discipline, clarity, and long-term vision, he’s ushering in a new era for the...
In a defining moment for African finance, Dr. George Elombi, a seasoned Cameroonian jurist and veteran executive, has been appointed the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). His nomination, officially confirmed during the Bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria, marks the rise of...
Solange Flore Yango has been appointed General Manager of the Douala Port Authority’s Timber Terminal, a strategic infrastructure facility operated by Africa Global Logistics. The first Cameroonian woman to hold this position since the terminal’s creation in 1999, she succeeds Frenchman Jean-Luc Pallix. Her appointment comes amid a major modernization of the site. The board...
On May 5, 2025, Henri-Claude Oyima, a leading figure in Central African finance and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BGFIBank Cameroon, was appointed Minister of State for the Economy, Finance, Debt, Equity Investments, and the Fight Against the High Cost of Living in Gabon. This strategic appointment illustrates the new regime’s commitment to...
The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has conferred the nation’s prestigious national honours – the Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit – on the Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu. The distinguished award...
Gozem, a groundbreaking super app, is reshaping the digital landscape in Francophone Africa. Combining ride-hailing, e-commerce, vehicle financing, and digital banking under one platform, the company has positioned itself as an essential part of daily life for its users. With its innovative approach to embedded finance, Gozem is empowering communities by addressing real-world challenges through...
Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has been appointed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to its Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth, convened by IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva. Elumelu, Africa’s leading advocate of entrepreneurship and whose Foundation has funded, mentored and trained over 25,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, champions entrepreneurship as...
Driven by the belief that entrepreneurship is the pathway to achieving dreams, Lorene Christelle Adibeyi is redefining cross-continental opportunities and inspiring the next generation of innovators. “Entrepreneurship is a powerful vehicle to reach one’s aspirations,” Lorene Christelle Adibeyi reflects as she recounts her journey. Beginning with her studies in business creation in Cameroon, she launched...
At the first Africa Trade Conference, hosted by Access Bank in Cape Town, business leaders highlighted the importance of strengthened cooperation among African countries to address economic challenges and boost intra-African trade. A call for action was issued to overcome structural, financial, and logistical barriers. On March 12, 2025, Access Bank PLC hosted the inaugural...
