U.S.-Nigerian mogul Sam Darwish’s IHS proposes new terms to keep MTN Towers
Founded in 2001 by Darwish, IHS has solidified its position as the largest telecom infrastructure group in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Tony Elumelu rakes in $14 million as UBA becomes a billion-dollar bank
The recent 23.73-percent surge in UBA’s shares over the past 48 days has strengthened its position as one of the most valuable companies on the Nigerian Exchange.
Cross-border payment firm led by Ugandan tech tycoon lays off employees again
Since its inception nearly five years ago, Chipper Cash has raised $300 million in venture capital funding, securing a valuation of $2.2 billion.
Abu Dhabi emerges as global billionaire hub, attracting Egypt’s richest man and others
The billionaire influx includes Egypt’s richest man, a crypto industry leader, and a hedge fund tycoon.
Egyptian billionaire dives into Caribbean real estate, acquires 20 acres in Barbuda
Egypt’s second-richest man Naguib Sawiris seeks to solidify his presence further in the Caribbean.
Algerian-born French entrepreneur Sue Nabi earns $149 million from Coty in 2023
Nabi’s extraordinary leadership not only secured her a substantial $149.43-million compensation but also solidified Coty’s standing as a global powerhouse in fragrance.
Femi Otedola’s power company aims for $39.56 million in revenue in Q1 2024
Geregu Power aims to double revenue in the first quarter of 2024 despite operating challenges.
5 companies owned by America’s first Black female billionaire Sheila Johnson
Billionaires.Africa reveals Johnson’s diverse business portfolio, featuring five ventures, including BET, which she and her ex-husband sold in 2001.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest man to generate $27-billion annual revenue
The complex will initially focus on producing diesel, aviation fuel, and gas, with petrol production planned for a later stage.
Top Black energy executive earns $1.37 million from Dominion in 2022
Senior VP and chief legal officer at Dominion Energy, Brown, received $1.37 million for his instrumental role in the company’s financial success.
African billionaires’ families absent from global top 25 richest families ranking
As the Al Nahyan family claims the top spot with a $305-billion fortune, the absence of African billionaire families highlights the stark disparities in wealth accumulation.
Firm led by Egyptian billionaire Yasseen Mansour to build $130-million luxury hotel in Cairo
Mansour, chairman of Palm Hills, highlights significance of welcoming Marriott International and Ritz-Carlton as key collaborators in the Palm Hills October project.
Aliko Dangote’s refinery set to commence operation as first crude stock arrives
This comes shortly after the mega refinery received its license to refine over 300,000 barrels of Nigerian crude daily in November.
South African tycoon Des de Beer moves $16.4 million in Lighthouse shares to private firm
This signifies an internal restructuring within the Des de Beer family’s investment portfolio, leaving his indirect beneficial interest in Lighthouse unchanged.
America’s second-richest Black billionaire David Steward gains $480 million in 24 days
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Steward’s fortune increased by $480 million over the past 24 days.
Selorm Adadevoh becomes second Ghanaian top executive in African telecom giant, MTN Group
Effective April 1, 2024, Adadevoh will assume his new role in Johannesburg and will be responsible for leading commercial strategy and the group’s operations.