Nigerian banker Adaora Umeoji-led Zenith Bank lists 9.67 billion shares on NGX after hybrid offer
Zenith Bank adds 9.67 billion shares on NGX, capital boost meets CBN requirement.
Sayyu Dantata’s MRS Oil cuts petrol price after Dangote Refinery’s reduction
This follows Dangote Oil Refinery’s recent move to lower its ex-depot price by 6.3 percent, from N950 ($0.64) to N890 ($0.60), after a drop in global crude oil prices.
Egypt’s second-richest man, Naguib Sawiris’ net worth soars past $7 billion
With his net worth now at $7.27 billion, Sawiris remains Egypt’s second-richest man, trailing his younger brother, Nassef Sawiris, who is worth $8.99 billion.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest man set to hit full capacity in 30 days
The refinery last month announced plans to construct eight new crude storage tanks to secure a stable supply of imported oil.
South African billionaire Michiel le Roux's Capitec Bank stake rebounds above $2.2 billion
Capitec Bank shares have edged up 1.07 percent since Jan. 1, despite an early dip in January.
How a tailor’s son became a multimillionaire: The rise of Nigerian industrialist Razaq Okoya
Okoya’s legacy is about people. His companies employ over 5,000 Nigerians and support the livelihoods of more than 25,000 others who sell Eleganza products.
South Africa’s second-richest man sees net worth soar to $12 billion
Over the past 17 days, his net worth has risen by $225 million, reaching $12 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Billionaire Mike Adenuga’s Globacom makes retail expansion in north-eastern Nigeria
The expansion aligns with Globacom’s long-term strategy of deepening its presence across the country.
Palantir’s soaring stock adds billions to Alex Karp’s net worth, pushing him near $10 billion
The Black billionaire, who owns a 2.63 percent stake in Palantir, added $2.1 billion to his net worth in just a few days, according to Forbes’ estimates.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG stake dips below $1 billion
Even with this decline, Moustafa remains one of Egypt’s wealthiest individuals, backed by his significant holdings in TMG.
South African businessman Giovanni Ravazzotti’s stake in Italtile slumps below $500 million
This adds to an earlier loss of $46.83 million between Jan. 1 and 13, when his stake in Italtile dropped from $551.82 million to $504.99 million.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto sees $71 million boost from Karooooo shares
This gain comes after a late-January decline that had reduced his stake to $874 million.
Tanzania’s richest man reveals crypto scammers hacked his X account after token collapse
According to Mohammed Dewji, the breach occurred between Feb. 5 at 4:00 PM and Feb. 6 at 2:00 AM.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s refinery exports jet fuel to Saudi Arabia
Dangote said the refinery, which began operations in early 2024, is steadily ramping up production, now reaching 550,000 barrels per day (bpd).
Alami Lazraq’s fortune soars as Moroccan real estate stake tops $600 million
This secures Lazraq’s standing among Morocco’s wealthiest individuals, reinforcing his influence as a top investor on the Casablanca Bourse.
Flutterwave to delay IPO until profitable, Nigerian tech entrepreneur Olugbenga Agboola confirms
Agboola emphasized that the IPO’s timing isn’t just about being ready from an operational standpoint, but about delivering real, long-term value to its stakeholders.
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