Imagine an airline sold for ₦1. A few years later, it collapsed. ₦20bn in debt and 900 people laid off. Most would have shut down. Aero Contractors didn’t. They stopped trying to survive as an airline and rebuilt as a maintenance and repair business. And somehow, it worked.

In 2010, 40% of Nigeria’s oldest airline sold for ₦1. By 2017, it had collapsed, then pivoted into something bigger. Aero Contractors rebuilt as a maintenance business, moving from -69% loss to 14% profit. Discover more about Businessfront Over 50: businessfrontover50.com

Build well. Build strong. Build with partners who share your vision. At #ABC2026, African leaders came together to share real strategies for businesses that last, from smart M&A to private-public collaboration, and creating ecosystems that truly support growth.

Excited to be speaking at Africa Media Perspectives 2026 in Paarl later next month. I'll be joining a lineup of some of Africa's most innovative media minds to share how we're building @businessfront, and why we believe the future of media isn't one big publication chasing millions of page views, but a network of hyper-focused outlets serving distinct professional audiences. Looking forward to the conversations. 25–26 March · Paarl, Cape Winelands

“Earning the trust of your customers, building legacy, and showing up with consistency have proven to be the most sustainable way to build a business.” Marbled words from @muyosan, CEO of @businessfront, at the just concluded Africa Business Convention.

Our CEO at Businessfront, @MuyoSan, was invited to speak on a panel alongside other notable speakers at the @AB_convention, sharing insights and strategies for building sustainable and resilient African businesses.

@businessfront was live this week at the @AB_convention Strategies on trade, investment, and how to successfully scale African businesses took center stage, as leaders across government, business, and entrepreneurship shared practical approaches for growth, market access, and job creation. One thing was clear: Africa’s business future is built through sustainability, innovation, and the right leadership. Here’s to scaling sustainable businesses🥂

From a ₦1 distress sale to one of Africa’s most remarkable turnarounds. Aero Contractors is rewriting aviation history, rebuilding from within and setting its sights on West & Central Africa.

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From 2006 to 2022, the Nigerian-born immigrant population in the US saw significant growth, increasing from 197.5k to 448.4k. This figure reflects almost a 1% share of the total foreign-born population in the US, which reached 46.2m in 2022.

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