The 10 highest-ranked African companies on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026 list

The companies are drawn from Forbes’ global ranking rather than a separate Africa-only assessment
Nigeria targets Chinese companies for dual listings as it seeks deeper ties with Hong Kong investors

Umaru Kwairanga, chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, presented the proposal during meetings with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Invest Hong Kong and Bank of China International on Wednesday
A handful of companies now control over 90% of Nigeria’s $114 billion stock market

This concentration shows a market where a relatively small number of companies shape overall performance, liquidity, and investor sentiment