Bank led by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola partners with French financier on climate initiative
This collaboration aims to establish FBN Holdings as a frontrunner in African climate finance.
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s FBN Holdings posts $149.7 million profit in Q1 2024
Femi Otedola’s leadership continues to be a driving force behind the group’s sustained growth and expansion, with high expectations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Exclusive: Nigerian president initiates highway project by controversial billionaire tied to Sani Abacha – What you need to know!
With the construction of this highway, Nigeria is poised to unlock vast economic potential, foster unity, and build a legacy of prosperity for future generations.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu to reinvest $4-million dividend in UBA rights issue
“I’m advising shareholders, as you get your dividends, reinvest a significant part of it,” Tony Elumelu said.
Bank led by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola declares $9.9-million dividend for shareholders
One of Nigeria’s most valuable banking groups, FBN Holdings has solidified its position in the financial services industry.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery prepares for exports, targets Brazil and other African countries
Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Dangote detailed the refinery’s ability to produce a wide range of refined products, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel.
Refinery of Africa’s richest billionaire Aliko Dangote to buy 24 million barrels of U.S. crude
Boasting the world’s largest single-train capacity (650,000 barrels per day), the Dangote Oil Refinery aims to wean Nigeria off its reliance on imported fuels.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement to fund $78.9-million Lokoja-Benin road project
The financing will be facilitated through Nigeria’s tax credit scheme, designed to attract private sector participation in infrastructure development.
Africa’s richest man loses $2.6 billion amid naira’s descent as worst-performing currency
The decline follows a brief uptick in April fueled by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) efforts to address a backlog of dollar obligations, which strengthened the naira.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement reports $118.8-million Q1 revenue
The company showcased robust revenue growth, surging past $110 million, yet faced a notable decline in profit due to escalating costs and currency devaluation.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s sugar firm aims to end sugar imports by 2028
Dangote highlighted the importance of the government’s national backward integration policy, which aims to create a self-sufficient domestic sugar industry by incentivizing local producers.
Salt company of Africa’s richest man registers $17-million revenue in Q1 2024
As the majority owner of NASCON, Dangote’s stake in the salt and seasoning processing company is worth over $74 million.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s food business records $261-million revenue in Q1 2024
Revenue growth was fueled by a significant increase in sugar sales. the strong performance expands its lead as Nigeria’s top food conglomerate.
Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata’s MRS tops $60 million in revenue in Q1 2024
Revenue for the first three months of 2024 climbed to N79.16 billion ($62.6 million), up from N30.78 billion ($23.83 million) in the prior-year period.
Cement company of Africa’s richest man doubles revenue to $659.3 million in Q1 2024
Group revenue from cement, clinker, and other products surged 100 percent year-over-year, reaching N817.35 billion ($659.3 million).
Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata’s oil firm mulls Nigerian Exchange exit
Following a successful delisting, the board intends to seek shareholder authorization to list the company’s shares on the NASD OTC Securities Exchange.