Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe dies in helicopter crash
Wigwe died on Saturday in a helicopter crash in the United States.
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola to pocket $17.6 million from Geregu Power in March
The dividend solidifies Otedola’s position among Nigeria’s top dividend earners and adds another financial milestone to his already impressive portfolio.
Billionaire Benedict Peters’ Aiteo partners with Atlantic Council to elevate Africa’s critical mineral influence
The groundbreaking collaboration sets the stage for a three-year program aimed at harnessing Africa’s substantial reserves of critical minerals.
Africa’s richest man to take two companies public, says NGX Chairman Umaru Kwairanga
Kwairanga said the Dangote Oil Refinery and Dangote Fertilizer Company are slated for listing on the exchange imminently.
Naira devaluation costs Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu $2.7 billion
According to Forbes, Rabiu’s net worth, which soared to $8.4 billion in January 2024, dropped to $5.7 billion.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s oil firm rakes in over $140 million in revenue in 2023
Adenuga, renowned telecom mogul and one of Africa’s wealthiest billionaires, owns a 74.4-percent stake, equivalent to 516,298,603 shares, in Conoil.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $5.7 billion as naira devaluation hits hard
The primary cause behind this abrupt plunge in Dangote’s wealth is attributed to the revaluation of his assets, triggered by the recent devaluation of the Nigerian naira.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote gains $7.11 billion in January 2024
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his wealth surged from $15.1 billion on Jan. 1 to $22.2 billion on Jan. 31, marking a $7.11-billion increase.
Nigeria’s second-richest man’s food business hits $610-million revenue in 2023
The surge in revenue is attributed to price adjustments and volume increases from capacity expansion for IRS.
Billionaire Femi Otedola made chairman of Nigeria’s First Bank
The decision to elevate Otedola to the position of chairman was reached at a board meeting today.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s power empire rakes in $90-million revenue in 2023
The company’s revenue soared beyond the $90-million mark during the period under review, marking a significant milestone in its operations.
Refinery owned by world’s richest Black billionaire set to import U.S. oil
The move by the Dangote Oil Refinery, led by Aliko Dangote, who holds the title of the world’s richest Black billionaire, signals a significant change in strategy.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu gains $4.18 billion in wealth this year
With a year-to-date wealth gain of $4.18 billion, pushing his net worth to $8.27 billion, he ranks among the top 20 wealth gainers globally in January 2024.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is $300-million richer in 28 days
The surge in Otedola’s net worth is attributed to the stellar performance of his diverse investment portfolio.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote secures spot among world’s biggest gainers
Overcoming naira woes and macroeconomic uncertainties, Dangote’s net worth climbs to $22 billion — a $6.9 billion surge in 2024.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga gains $16.3 million from Conoil shares
This swift increase underscores Adenuga’s adept strategic investments, propelling his total fortune to $7 billion and securing his position among the world’s wealthiest individuals.