Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola gains $12.7 million from stake in FBNH
FBNH is one of Nigeria’s largest financial services conglomerates.
FBNH is one of Nigeria’s largest financial services conglomerates.
It is the single largest donation to a philanthropic cause made by a Nigerian businessman.
His net worth has dropped by more than $400 million this year as Globacom’s share price sank.
The once promising relationship between Otedola’s Zenon and Abdulwasiu Sowami’s Prudent Energy has taken a new turn.
Just three weeks ago, the Nigerian billionaire received a massive $208-million dividend from BUA Cement.
The winding-up petition adds to the pressures on Ardova and its majority owner.
The billionaires have both played an important role in the country’s economic growth.
Rabiu and his son own 99.8 percent of the newly established food business.
Under Otedola, Geregu has grown into one of Nigeria’s largest power-generating enterprises.
However, he remains one of the few billionaires who has seen impressive gains since the year began.
The double-digit rise in earnings was driven by increased revenue from $299.3 million to $454.1 million.
Rabiu, Africa’s fifth-richest man, is presently worth $6.3 billion, according to Forbes.
Dangote’s net worth is still up by $832 million this year.
Rabiu is also on track to earn another $151.66 million in dividends from his newly consolidated food business, BUA Foods.
The proceeds from the landmark transaction will be used to part-finance the Dangote Oil Refinery Project.
Rabiu is one of the continent’s wealthiest businessmen, with a $7-billion net worth.