CBN approves billionaire Femi Otedola as director of FBN Holdings
Femi Otedola, who is the chairman of power generating company Geregu Power, is one of the largest shareholders of FBN Holdings.
Femi Otedola, who is the chairman of power generating company Geregu Power, is one of the largest shareholders of FBN Holdings.
BUA Cement is a leading cement maker led by Nigeria’s second-richest man, Abdul Samad Rabiu.
The overwhelming support of shareholders underscores Otedola’s substantial impact on the nation’s economy.
Dangote’s return to the top of the continent’s richest list follows a surge in his net worth, as reported by Forbes.
Ayebae owns an impressive 33.1-percent stake in Fidson Healthcare.
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged several investments directly led by Agboola.
The rivalry between Dangote and Rupert has become fierce, with the wealth gap shrinking from $1.2 billion in mid-June to a mere $100 million.
Kalu is the founder of Slok Holding, a West African conglomerate with tentacles in shipping, banking, manufacturing and media.
Emzor, which Okoli owns, will partner with the U.S. government to establish a processing facility for medical-grade groundnut paste.
Adenuga’s journey began humbly, earning his first million at the age of 26 selling lace and distributing soft drinks.
The market value of Dangote’s portfolio now stands at an impressive $7.3 billion, a testament to his unwavering influence in the Nigerian industrial sector.
The latest donation follows NDLEA’s receipt of a grant amounting to $1.1 million about nine months ago from Rabiu.
The recent rebound in Dangote’s net worth is a testament to the resilient performance of his diverse business ventures amid challenging economic conditions.
BUA Foods, which is majority owned by Rabiu, is the unified food business segment of BUA Group.
Adenuga maintains a majority stake of 74.4 percent, or 516,298,603 shares, in the oil marketing business.
Dangote Sugar has also announced plans for a proposed merger with Nascon Allied Industries Plc and Dangote Rice Limited.