Aliko Dangote’s sugar firm soars, becoming Africa’s newest billion-dollar empire
This remarkable milestone has further solidified Dangote’s status as the richest man on the African continent.
Nigeria
One of Nigeria’s richest bankers, Herbert Wigwe rakes in $2.7 million in 19 days
Wigwe holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the lender, equating to 3,230,789,014 ordinary shares.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga suffers $7.5-million loss as Conoil shares dip
Despite this setback, Adenuga stands as one of the wealthiest billionaires not only in Nigeria but on the African continent.
Nigerian oil tycoon Wale Tinubu’s Oando to acquire Italian-owned NAOC
Tinubu emphasized that this announcement underscores the indispensable role played by indigenous companies in Nigeria’s upstream sector.
7 companies owned by Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia
In the African financial world, Ovia stands tall as Nigeria’s richest banker and a leading figure in the country’s business landscape.
Tony Elumelu to co-chair G20 business council in India
Elumelu joins a prestigious group of 38 private sector leaders accompanying Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Nigeria-India presidential roundtable.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu gains $3 million in 32 days from UBA stake
Elumelu, with a 7.17-percent stake in UBA, or 2,450,603,739 ordinary shares, ranks as one of the richest investors on the Nigerian Exchange.
GTCO, led by Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje, posts $370-million half-year profit
Agbaje’s leadership has been pivotal to GTCO’s remarkable success as he continues to guide the group to new heights.
Nigerian gambling magnate loses $4 million from Wema Bank investment
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto, holds a 28.15-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote back among world’s top 100 billionaires
The majority of Dangote’s wealth is anchored in his 86-percent stake in Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement plans to reduce cement prices
Rabiu’s statement follows a strategic agreement between BUA Cement Plc and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd.
Nigerian banker Atedo Peterside’s Stanbic IBTC stake dips by $1 million
Peterside owns a 1.14-percent stake in Stanbic IBTC, which translates to 133,611,115 ordinary shares in the group.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros’ Flour Mills achieves over $2 billion in revenue
Coumantaros owns a controlling 63.34-percent stake in Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc through his entity Excelsior Shipping Company.
7 companies owned by Nigerian magnate Kola Karim
Under Karim’s leadership, Shoreline has emerged as a dominant force in Africa’s collaborative business landscape.
10 companies owned by Nigerian multimillionaire Tony Elumelu
Elumelu’s influence extends far beyond his business endeavors, making him a beacon of inspiration for future generations.
Africa’s richest man achieves massive wins on NGX as portfolio surpasses $7.7 billion
Dangote’s expansive investment portfolio positions him ahead of his African peers, including South African billionaire Johann Rupert.