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Nigerian auto billionaire Michael Ade-Ojo wants his university to stop relying on his money
Michael Ade-Ojo told Elizade University's new governing council to reduce its dependence on him and raise money from companies and donors.
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Kenyan billionaire Humphrey Kariuki loses court fight to hold on to a South African wine brand
A Nairobi judge refused to stop Namaqua Wines ending its deal with WOW Beverages, ruling the exclusive distributorship was never put in writing.
Nigerian auto billionaire Michael Ade-Ojo wants his university to stop relying on his money
Michael Ade-Ojo told Elizade University's new governing council to reduce its dependence on him and raise money from companies and donors.
Nigerian billionaire Sayyu Dantata could lose $35 million of aircraft over a $1.75 million bill
Nigeria Customs has asked a Lagos court to permanently forfeit three aircraft linked to Sayyu Dantata over N2.31 billion in unpaid import duty.
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Nigerian auto billionaire Michael Ade-Ojo wants his university to stop relying on his money
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