Dangote’s cement company rakes in $230-million profit in first half of 2023
Dangote Cement’s performance and proactive approach to boosting shareholder value have continued to solidify its position as the leader in the cement industry.
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Dangote’s salt company registers $7.5-million profit in H1 2023, revenue soars beyond $49 million
Nascon Allied Industries is a prominent salt-processing company and a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, led by Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote.
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement soars with more than $280 million in revenue and record-breaking profits
BUA Cement’s robust financial performance underscores its ability to weather challenges and solidifies its position as a key player in the Nigerian cement industry.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank dips by $6 million in 25 days
Kessington Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, holds a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu splashes $4.8 million to acquire new shares in BUA Cement
Based on the current share price, the total market value of Rabiu’s 96.13-percent stake in BUA Cement now stands at N3.22 billion ($4.06 billion).
Aliko Dangote’s brother Sayyu Dantata gains over $10 million from MRS Oil stake
Dantata owns an impressive 60 percent of MRS Oil Nigeria Limited, through his investment company, MRS Africa Holdings.
Nigeria’s First Bank appoints billionaire businessman Femi Otedola as non-executive director
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.
5 assets owned by Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire Gilbert Chagoury
Gilbert holds a prominent position in Nigeria’s business landscape, and his philanthropic contributions have earned him respect and recognition.
Bank linked to Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola rakes in $240 million in profit in six months
Otedola holds the largest stake in the Lagos-based financial services holding group, with a 5.57-percent stake as of June 30, 2023.
5 companies owned by Africa’s fifth-richest billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu
Boasting a net worth of $5.6 billion, Rabiu now ranks as the fifth-richest man in Africa.
Aliko Dangote reclaims title of richest investor on NGX, as Dangote Cement stake skyrockets to $6.6 billion
The surge in the shares of Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement company, was the driving force behind Dangote’s resurgence.
GIPLC disburses funds raised at Igho Sanomi charity event for sick children
Sanomi, a prominent Nigerian business leader, is recognized not only for his success but also for his philanthropy.
Geregu surpasses $1 billion market cap as Otedola partners AFDB to build Nigeria’s first-ever PPP power transmission project
This recent boost follows reports that Otedola is partnering with the Lagos State government to develop a power transmission project.
5 companies owned by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola
As one of Africa’s richest individuals, Otedola continues to wield significant influence in Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Nigerian energy tycoon Tope Shonubi invests $142 million in two LPG vessels
Shonubi is a co-founder and CEO of Sahara Group, a conglomerate with oil production, electricity generation, and oil trading operations.
Over $20 million vanishes from Nigerian tycoon Victor Odili’s MTN Nigeria stake in a month
Victor Odili, regarded as one of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, has a 3.96 percent stake in MTN Nigeria.