Seplat Energy, founded by Austin Avuru, propels Nigerian equity market to $228-million gain
Seplat Energy led a $228-million rally in the Nigerian equity market, with its stock surging 9.99 percent and boosting investor confidence across the board.
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South African tycoon Terrence Moolman’s Caxton stake surges above $130 million
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Grid Africa and Huawei collaborate on 72 MW solar plant for Zimbabwean mines
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Kenya's top banker gains $3 million in three weeks from Equity Group investment
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Aradel Holdings sees $517-million market cap drop amid investor sell-off
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Nigerian government approves Seplat’s $1.28-billion acquisition of ExxonMobil assets
Seplat Energy receives Nigerian Government approval for $1.28 billion purchase of ExxonMobil onshore assets.
UBA posts $320.9-million profit in 9M 2024
This growth was bolstered by improved fee income and robust foreign exchange earnings, highlighting UBA's adaptability in volatile markets.