Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu’s UBA reports $468.8-million profit in 2023
The substantial surge in profit was driven by higher interest income and a notable increase in foreign exchange earnings throughout the year.
Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje leads GTCO to $470-million profit in 2023
GTCO’s 2023 financial performance, marked by record profit, strengthens Agbaje’s leadership and cements the company’s position as a Nigerian financial powerhouse.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank posts profit exceeding $500 million
This was driven by a combination of surging interest income and substantial gains from foreign exchange portfolio revaluations.
Backed by Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe, Sanlam to acquire stake in Indian insurer
Sanlam’s interest in SGIC is set to rise from 40 percent to 51 percent, and in SLIC from 42 percent to 54 percent.
Publicly listed companies linked to Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola are worth $12.9 billion combined
The market value of the publicly listed companies he holds stakes in has surged to N16.7 trillion ($12.9 billion), highlighting his impact not only on the firms he manages but also on those in which he holds significant ownership.
South African tycoon Giovanni Ravazzotti suffers $16.8-million loss from Italtile stake
Despite the loss, Ravazzotti retains his position as one of the wealthiest investors on the JSE and one of South Africa’s most prosperous businessmen.
South African mining mogul Neal Froneman’s Sibanye stake hits $10.5 million
This surge in his fortune cements Froneman’s position as a key figure in South Africa’s mining sector.
Discovery shares plunge, costing South African tycoon Adrian Gore $43.2 million
Despite the recent decline, Gore remains a top figure on the JSE.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $100 million in six weeks
The decline is a significant blow to Motsepe’s wealth, as his holding in ARM represents a substantial portion of his net worth.
Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede-led Access Holdings discloses $8.47 billion in contingent liabilities
Critics have previously expressed concerns that Access Holdings’ historical reporting practices may have obscured the true scale of its legal issues.
Nigerian gambling magnate-backed bank posts $27.2-million profit in 2023
Its profits skyrocketed by 217 percent, leaping from N11.35 billion ($8.52 million) in 2022 to N35.99 billion ($27.2 million).
Adidas shares owned by Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris surpass $2.7 billion
The recent surge in the share price of Adidas has bolstered Sawiris’ wealth significantly, with his stake now valued at $2.71 billion.
Forbes list shows Globacom founder Mike Adenuga as fifth richest in Africa
In recent times, his net worth has surged to $6.9 billion from $6.1 billion in 2023, solidifying his rank as Africa’s fifth-richest and Nigeria’s second wealthiest person.
South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong loses $400 million in 9 days
This downturn marks a sharp reversal from the beginning of the year when Soon-Shiong enjoyed a significant wealth surge.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery begins supplying fuel to local market
The Dangote Petrochemical Complex, located on a peninsula on the outskirts of Lagos, represents a significant leap in industrial advancement.
Femi Otedola returns to world’s billionaires list as global billionaire wealth hits $14.2 trillion
With Otedola’s return to the billionaire ranks, Africa now boasts 20 billionaires, up from 19 in 2023 and 18 in 2022.