The move cements Otedola’s position as a leading figure in Nigeria’s business landscape and underscores his influence in the country’s financial sector.
Billionaires Africa
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- West & Central Africa
Segun Agbaje’s stake in Nigeria’s most valuable lender, GTCO, is worth $2 million
Agbaje, the group CEO of GTCO, holds a minority 0.14-percent stake in the company, amounting to a total of 41,628,001 shares.
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Brookes owns a 36.08-percent stake in Balwin Properties.
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His net worth stands at $10.8 billion, making him the world’s richest Black billionaire and the second-richest person in Africa.
- East Africa
Malagasy businessman Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Telecom becomes majority owner of ‘Free in Senegal’
Under Hiridjee, AXIAN Telecom has achieved remarkable growth through active acquisitions and substantial network investments since 2015.
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This upswing has propelled his fortune above the $9.3-billion mark, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
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Skims linked to Emma Grede, one of America’s richest Black women, soars to $4-billion valuation
The company, co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Grede in 2019, has witnessed a meteoric rise due to its emphasis on inclusivity and …
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Gilbert holds a prominent position in Nigeria’s business landscape, and his philanthropic contributions have earned him respect and recognition.Â
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Nduom is the founder of Groupe Ndoum, a multinational family holding business comprising more than 60 independent companies.
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As a director on the board of the financial services giant, Ndegwa holds a significant 4.3-percent stake in NCBA Group.