Nigeria’s central bank fines Paystack, co-founded by Shola Akinlade
CBN fines Paystack N250 million ($0.19 million) for allegedly running a wallet service via its Zap app, breaching its switching and processing license.
West & Central Africa
15 companies owned by Nigerian tycoon Emeka Offor
Emeka Offor's empire spans key sectors like oil, gas, power, logistics, and media, driving Nigeria’s economic development and creating lasting industry impact.
Jim Ovia’s stake in Zenith Bank rebounds above $150 million
Recent stock gains have boosted Ovia’s stake by $12 million, raising its value from $139.59 million to $151.48 million.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s jet could fetch up to $78 million
The 2020 Bombardier Global 7500 stands as the epitome of modern business aviation, known for its outstanding range, sleek design, and unrivaled comfort.
Nigerian businesswoman arrested over alleged $150 million fraud
Her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed the arrest, stating Aisha Achimugu voluntarily returned from London and was detained by EFCC operatives at 5 a.m.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote lists another private jet for sale
Aliko Dangote is selling his 2020 Bombardier Global 7500, a high-end private jet with 1,527 flight hours and 487 landings.
Burkina Faso's richest man to complete $370 million Gabon airport before 2030
This latest disclosure comes just weeks after President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema broke ground on the project in March 2024.
Seplat, co-founded by Austin Avuru, posts $809 million revenue in Q1 2025
Seplat Energy posts $809.3 million Q1 revenue, up 350%, driven by higher crude and gas production.
Arthur Eze to pay $10 million to regain oil blocks in Equatorial Guinea
Authorities there are demanding a $10 million bonus from him if he wants a chance to recover his oil blocks in the small but oil-rich nation on Africa’s west coast.
Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire Bassim Haidar backs Reform UK with $1.3 million
A longtime supporter of the Tories, Haidar is now backing Nigel Farage, whom he believes can restore the UK to its former glory.
Mike Adenuga, before the billions, was Africa’s leading car stereo importer
Before building his empire, Adenuga spotted an early opportunity in an unexpected place: car stereos.
Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Cement posts $130 million profit in Q1 2025
Despite challenges, Dangote Cement's revenue grew 21.7%, reaching N994.7 billion ($618.3 million), up from N817.35 billion ($508.4 million).
Femi Otedola, before the billions, was Nigeria’s largest private shipowner
In the early 2000s, before the headlines, Otedola focused on building Nigeria’s largest privately owned shipping fleet.
EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted in $150 million fraud case
EFCC declares Aisha Achimugu wanted in a $150.3 million fraud probe involving offshore oil assets, money laundering, and 136 suspicious bank accounts.
Meet Ahonsi Unuigbe, Nigerian energy mogul with hidden $70 million oil stake in Canada
With over two decades of experience across industries, Unuigbe, CEO of Petralon Energy, is a leading energy mogul in Africa.
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement posts $62 million profit in Q1 2025
Pre-tax profit for the first quarter of 2025 surged to $62 million, marking a significant increase from the same period last year.