Senegalese mogul Yérim Sow faces international arrest warrant over fraud charges
Benin issues warrant for Sow and collaborator, signaling a crackdown on economic crimes in West Africa.
Billionaire Africa
Standard Chartered and BII renew $350-million trade finance agreement to drive growth across Africa and South Asia
Standard Chartered and BII expand their trade finance partnership, injecting $350 million to boost economic growth across Africa and South Asia, with a focus on sustainable development and empowering small and medium-sized businesses.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh gains $340 million in five days
Kirsh’s net worth is now estimated at $7.82 billion.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu, daughter pocket $1.22 million in Wema Bank dividends
Adebutu is expected to earn $1.05 million, while his daughter is on course to earn $169,965.
Nigerian entrepreneur Abdul Hassan’s Mono raises millions to power Internet economy
The Nigerian fintech startup Mono has closed a $2-million deal in a seed funding round.