Wema Bank strengthens leadership with key executive appointments
Ajimisinmi and Bakare to drive strategic growth and innovation.
Ajimisinmi and Bakare to drive strategic growth and innovation.
Over the past 53 days, the market value of his stake has increased by N5.45 billion ($3.26 million), fueled by a robust stock performance on the NGX.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have approved the bank’s $26.3 million rights issue.
This comes after a surge in the market value of his stake in Wema Bank between May 1 and 7, when it increased by N6.01 billion ($4.35 million)
Adebutu, founder of Premier Lotto Limited, Nigeria’s oldest gaming company, owns a significant stake (28.09 percent) in Wema Bank.
This recent setback follows a surge in his fortune between March 8 and March 20, when his stake in Wema Bank increased by $2.3 million.
The bank’s annual report revealed N685.59 million ($593,000) in fraud losses during the year.
Its profits skyrocketed by 217 percent, leaping from N11.35 billion ($8.52 million) in 2022 to N35.99 billion ($27.2 million).
This surge not only reaffirms Adebutu’s status as one of the wealthiest investors on the NGX but also underscores Wema Bank’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s financial landscape.
Adebutu owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
In the first week of 2024, Wema Bank shares on the NGX rose by 33 percent from N5.55 ($0.006) to N7.38 ($0.008).
Adebutu, the founder of Nigeria’s oldest gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.15-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto, holds a 28.15-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Abolanle Matel-Okoh, daughter and CEO of Havilah Ventures, who is also on the board of Wema Bank Plc, holds a 4.54-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto, holds a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank.