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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu buys 6 million more Seplat shares, lifting stake to 21%
Tony Elumelu bought 6 million more Seplat shares through Heirs Energies, raising his combined stake in the Nigerian oil producer to 21.07%.
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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu buys 6 million more Seplat shares, lifting stake to 21%
Tony Elumelu bought 6 million more Seplat shares through Heirs Energies, raising his combined stake in the Nigerian oil producer to 21.07%.
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