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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian economist and the seventh Director-General of the World Trade Organization. The first woman and first African to lead the WTO, she previously served twice as Nigeria's finance minister and held senior leadership roles at the World Bank.

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Segun Aina

Professor Segun Aina

Professor Segun Aina is a Nigerian computer-engineering academic and public-sector education administrator who became Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in July 2026. His background includes university teaching and work on ICT systems…

Joe Ajaero

Joe Ajaero, also identified by the International Labour Organization as Joe Chiaka Ajaero, is a Nigerian trade-union leader and president of the Nigeria Labour Congress. Elected to lead the Congress in February 2023, he previously worked in journalism and held senior roles in…

Balarabe Lawal

Balarabe Abbas Lawal

Balarabe Abbas Lawal is a Nigerian public servant and politician who, as of August 22, 2026, is listed as Nigeria's Minister of Environment. His career includes senior roles in Kaduna State and the federal government, with recent responsibilities in environmental governance and…

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Chris Oyakhilome

Chris Oyakhilome is a Christian religious leader identified by Christ Embassy as president of LoveWorld Inc. and Christ Embassy, and by Ofcom as the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated. His public work encompasses ministry leadership, religious broadcasting,…

Sam Altman

Sam Altman is a technology executive and entrepreneur who co-founded OpenAI and serves as its chief executive officer. Previously president of Y Combinator and a co-founder of Loopt, he is a prominent figure in artificial-intelligence leadership, policy and corporate governance.

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Tosin Eniolorunda

Tosin Eniolorunda is a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur who co-founded TeamApt, the company now known as Moniepoint Inc. Moniepoint most recently identified him as its Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer in June 2026.

Nuhu Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu is a Nigerian public official and lawyer who has served as National Security Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since June 2023. He is also known for leading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as its first executive chairman and for subsequent roles in…

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Kudirat Kekere-Ekun

Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun

Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun is a Nigerian jurist serving as Chief Justice of Nigeria. Her career has included service in the Lagos State High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court before she became substantive Chief Justice in September 2024.

Paul Biya

Paul Biya is a Cameroonian politician who has served as President of the Republic since November 6, 1982. Official sources continued to identify him as president in August 2026, following a 2025 election whose declared result was publicly contested by opposition leaders and…

Félix Tshisekedi

Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo

Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, commonly known as Félix Tshisekedi, is a Congolese politician serving as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. First inaugurated in January 2019, he began a second five-year term in January 2024 and previously chaired the African…

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Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch is a British Conservative politician who has led the Conservative Party and served as Leader of HM Official Opposition since November 2024. She has represented North West Essex in Parliament since July 2024, having previously held senior ministerial posts.

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Godswill Akpabio

Godswill Obot Akpabio

Godswill Obot Akpabio is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who represents Akwa Ibom North-West in the Senate and, as of August 22, 2026, serves as President of the Senate. His earlier public offices include Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs.

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu

Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is a Nigerian politician serving as Governor of Lagos State. He began his first term in May 2019 and was inaugurated for a second term in May 2023.

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Femi Gbajabiamila

Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila

Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila is a Nigerian lawyer and politician serving as Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He previously served as Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives after a long parliamentary career representing Surulere 1 Federal Constituency in Lagos…

Patrice Motsepe

Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe

Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe is a South African mining entrepreneur, corporate leader and football administrator. He is closely associated with the development of African Rainbow Minerals and serves as its executive chairman, while also serving as president of the Confederation of…

Vanessa Nakate

Vanessa Nakate is a Ugandan climate-justice activist and author whose advocacy emphasizes the effects of climate change on children and communities in Africa and the wider Global South. She founded an Africa-focused climate initiative and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill…

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Charles Anosike

Charles Afam Anosike

Charles Afam Anosike is a Nigerian meteorological-agency executive appointed Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency in December 2023. Official NiMet and World Meteorological Organization materials also identify him as Nigeria's…

Jim Ovia

Jim Ovia is a Nigerian banker and business executive who founded Zenith Bank Plc and led it as its pioneer chief executive. He later served as Group Chairman until retiring in May 2026 and also holds documented leadership roles at the Jim Ovia Foundation and James Hope…

Olayemi Cardoso

Olayemi Michael Cardoso

Olayemi Michael Cardoso is a Nigerian central banker serving as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and chair of its Monetary Policy Committee. His career has included senior roles in commercial banking and service as Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget.

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Oby Ezekwesili

Obiageli "Oby" Ezekwesili

Obiageli "Oby" Ezekwesili is a Nigerian chartered accountant and public-policy advocate who served as Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Minister of Education before becoming World Bank Vice President for the Africa Region. Her wider public work has focused on…

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Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III

Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III is a Nigerian traditional ruler and Islamic religious leader who has served as Sultan of Sokoto since 2006 and as President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. His earlier career was in the Nigerian military, including…

Iziaq Salako

Iziaq Adekunle Salako

Iziaq Adekunle Salako is a Nigerian public-health physician and public official serving, as of 2026-08-22, as Minister of State at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. He entered the health portfolio after serving as Minister of State for Environment and…

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born Augustinian was elected on 8 May 2025 after serving in Peru, leading the Order of Saint Augustine and holding senior Vatican offices.