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The 10 biggest donations by Femi Otedola: How he is building a legacy of impact
Otedola’s generosity has touched lives nationwide, with substantial donations spanning education, health, security, and economic empowerment.
Femi Otedola leads FBN Holdings to $371.9 million profit in 9M 2024
FBN Holdings posts robust financial results as profit surges 125 percent under Femi Otedola’s leadership.
Pick 'n Pay announces exit from Nigeria amid financial losses
South African retailer offloads stake amid challenging market conditions.
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El-Sewedy brothers lose $175 million after becoming Egypt's newest billionaires
Ahmed El-Sewedy, CEO of Elsewedy Electric, and his brother Sadek, the company’s non-executive chairman, hold a majority 51.05 percent stake.
Gus Attridge’s stake in Africa’s largest pharma company drops by $16.5 million
South African pharma mogul Gus Attridge loses $16.5 million from stake in Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company.
Ezz Steel shares rebound, boosting Ahmed Ezz’s stake to $755 million
This wealth rebound follows a recent rally in Ezz Steel’s stock price on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), reversing earlier losses.
CI Capital completes $80 million bond issuance, setting record in Egypt’s non-banking sector
The six-tranche bond issuance is underpinned by assets from Tasaheel, which served as the originator of the portfolio.
Ezz Steel shares rebound, boosting Ahmed Ezz’s stake to $755 million
This wealth rebound follows a recent rally in Ezz Steel’s stock price on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), reversing earlier losses.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s stake in TMG Holding declines by $105.5 million
This decline follows a previous gain of $89.6 million recorded between Sept. 16 and 29, when Moustafa’s stake rose from $1.25 billion to $1.33 billion.
Yasseen Mansour’s stake in Palm Hills tops $35 million
Mansour, who serves as chairman of Palm Hills Developments, holds a 10.83 percent stake in the company, representing 318,574,726 shares.
United Bank of Egypt to list 30-percent stake on EGX in Q4, advancing financial inclusion and private sector investment
The United Bank of Egypt plans to float a 30-percent stake on the Egyptian Exchange by year’s end, marking a key moment in Egypt’s economic reforms.
7 businesses owned by Algerian agriculture tycoon Mohamed Laid Benamor
Algerian tycoon Mohamed Laid Benamor, head of Groupe Benamor, has built a vast business empire spanning agribusiness, real estate, energy, and more, playing a key role in Algeria's industrialization and economic growth.
Egyptian tourism mogul Ayoub Adly Ayoub's Remco reports $18-million loss in H1 2024
Tourism tycoon Ayoub Adly Ayoub’s Remco reports a shocking $18 million loss in 2024. Despite revenues skyrocketing, the company’s profits have evaporated
Sue Nabi faces $48-million drop in Coty stake amid share price decline
Algerian-born executive Sue Nabi's net worth takes a hit as her stake in Coty slumps below $255 million.
The 10 biggest donations by Femi Otedola: How he is building a legacy of impact
Otedola’s generosity has touched lives nationwide, with substantial donations spanning education, health, security, and economic empowerment.
BUA Foods posts $647 million in revenue in nine months, doubles earnings
BUA Foods Plc, one of Nigeria's top food producers, reports a 104-percent increase in revenue to N1.07 trillion ($647 million) for the nine months ending September 2024, driven by strong demand for sugar, flour, and pasta amid challenging economic conditions.
Dangote Oil Refinery denies payments to IPMAN amid ongoing negotiations
The refinery specified that any referenced payments were processed through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, not directly to them.
Femi Otedola drives parent firm of Nigeria’s oldest bank to $16 billion in assets
His leadership has helped push the group’s total assets past $16 billion, a milestone for the Lagos-based financial services provider.
IHS Nigeria powers relief efforts with solar boreholes for Maiduguri flood victims
The boreholes, part of IHS Nigeria’s ongoing collaboration with UNICEF, are designed to help prevent waterborne diseases and mitigate health risks for flood-affected residents.
Access Bank expands to Hong Kong to boost Asia trade operations
The move into Hong Kong comes against the backdrop of escalating U.S.-China tensions and Beijing’s deepening ties with Africa.
Nascon reports mixed results amid revenue surge and profit decline
Despite revenue gains, net profit fell 18.64% to N8.96 billion ($5.45 million) due to rising costs.
Transcorp Power to boost Nigeria’s national grid by 150 megawatts
This is part of a broader strategy to combat the ongoing energy shortages that have long plagued the nation.
MTN Uganda posts $637.4 million revenue in 9M 2024
MTN Uganda’s financial success translated into a notable profit increase of 29.6 percent, rising from Ush354.44 billion ($96.87 million) to Ush459.42 billion ($125.58 million).
Safaricom's CEO Peter Ndegwa earns $1.95 million in 2024 salary
This marks a 19.4 percent decline from last year's earnings of $2.42 million, primarily due to a 31.7 percent drop in the value of share-based awards.
Top five companies led by Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour
Mohamed Mansour, through his leadership of Mansour Group and various strategic ventures, has built a global business empire spanning industries such as automotive, heavy machinery, food services, and sports.
Kenya’s Merali family faces $1.9-million decline from Sasini Tea shares
The decline underscores ongoing pressures on Kenya's agricultural sector as market challenges weigh on shareholder value.
Amsons boosts shareholder engagement in $182.4-million bid for Bamburi acquisition
The bid offers an investment of over Ksh23.5 billion ($182.4 million), equating to Ksh65 ($0.5) per share for up to 100 percent of Bamburi's shares.
NCBA and Sanlam join forces to expand Kenya's life insurance with digital funeral and education plans
NCBA Group and Sanlam Life Insurance have launched new digital life insurance plans to improve access to affordable funeral and education coverage in Kenya.
NCBA Bank Kenya cuts fees on business accounts to boost SME cash flow amidst rising loan rates
NCBA Bank Kenya launches a “No Monthly Fees” initiative for business accounts, easing financial pressure on SMEs as loan rates rise.
John Gachora made $1.4 million as CEO of NCBA Group last year
The total compensation for 2023 exceeded the previous year’s total reward of Ksh147.73 million ($1 million) by 25.75 percent.
Transaction Capital sells non-core assets in $28.8-million deal
The divestiture, finalized on Nov. 1, is part of Transaction Capital's strategy to streamline operations and focus on core business areas.
Gus Attridge’s stake in Africa’s largest pharma company drops by $16.5 million
South African pharma mogul Gus Attridge loses $16.5 million from stake in Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company.
Stephen Brookes’ Balwin stake soars above $20 million
Stephen Brookes sees his Balwin Properties stake rise above $20 million amid a rally in the company's shares on the JSE.
Vodacom faces regulatory setback in $790-million Maziv acquisition
Vodacom's Maziv deal blocked by Competition Tribunal. Regulatory hurdles stifle expansion plans.
Pick 'n Pay announces exit from Nigeria amid financial losses
South African retailer offloads stake amid challenging market conditions.
ArcelorMittal SA rejects $1-billion acquisition bid from Networth Investments
The rejected offer aimed to secure a controlling stake in the company, with ArcelorMittal reaffirming its commitment to operational independence amid ongoing ownership discussions.
Pick n Pay to list Boxer unit in JSE IPO, targeting $451 million
The IPO could raise up to R8 billion ($451.2 million), potentially the biggest public offering in Africa in 2024.
Barry Swartzberg gains $43.3 million from stake in South Africa’s Discovery
Barry Swartzberg, one of South Africa’s most successful businessmen, holds a 3.92 percent stake in Discovery, amounting to 25,954,540 shares.
Safaricom expands M-PESA platform to Ethiopia, boosting regional financial inclusion
The move aims to strengthen regional financial inclusion and boost economic activity across borders.
Somali tycoon Ismail Ahmed’s Zepz raises $267 million to expand in Africa
The venture capital firm Accel, along with Leapfrog and TCV, led the latest funding round for Zepz.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s fortune rises $190 million in 19 days
Al-Amoudi’s net worth has jumped from $9.12 billion on April 26 to $9.31 billion as of this report. This translates to an average daily gain of $10 million since April 26.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi loses $260 million in two weeks
This follows a $320-million gain in Al-Amoudi’s net worth between March 28 and April 12.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s Preem posts $12.6-billion revenue in 2023
Al-Amoudi derives a significant portion of his wealth from his stake in Preem, which surged from $3.74 billion on Jan. 1 to $3.88 billion recently.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi gains $320 million in 15 days
The recent uptick in his fortune is mainly credited to the strong performance of his broad industrial investments in Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s richest man loses $100 million in just 6 days
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi’s net worth has declined by $100 million in just six days, the latest setback in a string of wealth declines.
Ethiopia’s richest man Mohammed Al-Amoudi loses $160 million in 3 weeks
Al-Amoudi’s fortune has dwindled from $9.29 billion on Feb. 25 to $9.13 billion.
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CI Capital completes $80 million bond issuance, setting record in Egypt’s non-banking sector
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MTN Uganda posts $637.4 million revenue in 9M 2024
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Otedola’s generosity has touched lives nationwide, with substantial donations spanning education, health, security, and economic empowerment.
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El-Sewedy brothers lose $175 million after becoming Egypt's newest billionaires
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BUA Foods posts $647 million in revenue in nine months, doubles earnings
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MTN Nigeria posts $311.2-million loss in Q3 2024 amid forex volatility and rising costs
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, led by CEO Karl Toriola, reports a staggering loss of N514.9 billion ($311.2 million) for Q3 2024, marking a sharp increase in losses compared to N14.9 billion ($9 million) in the same period last year, driven by foreign exchange challenges and rising expenses.
Zenith Bank reports $604 million in profit, nearly doubles earnings in Q3 2024
Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, achieves a remarkable 99-percent profit growth, reaching N1 trillion ($604.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024, driven by robust interest income and strategic investments despite challenging economic conditions.
Tony Elumelu calls for stronger partnerships to revitalize Nigeria’s oil and gas sector
At the 3rd anniversary of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Tony Elumelu advocates for closer collaboration between international oil companies (IOCs) and local firms to address Nigeria’s energy challenges and boost production.
Daniel McKorley charts bold vision for African-led logistics transformation at CILT conference
McDan Group CEO Daniel McKorley calls for African ownership and innovation in logistics, sharing ambitious plans to reshape cross-border trade and build sustainable infrastructure across the continent.
Dangote Oil Refinery denies payments to IPMAN amid ongoing negotiations
The refinery specified that any referenced payments were processed through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, not directly to them.
Gus Attridge’s stake in Africa’s largest pharma company drops by $16.5 million
South African pharma mogul Gus Attridge loses $16.5 million from stake in Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company.
Femi Otedola drives parent firm of Nigeria’s oldest bank to $16 billion in assets
His leadership has helped push the group’s total assets past $16 billion, a milestone for the Lagos-based financial services provider.
Turnstar holdings reports growth in 2025 interim results despite market pressures
Turnstar Holdings Limited (TURNST.bw), listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, released its 2025 interim results, showcasing resilience despite market challenges.
