Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s sugar firm to raise $69.56 million via commercial paper
With banks offering limited options, companies like Dangote Sugar are turning to the fixed-income market for alternative financing.
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Cameroonian banker Alain Nkontchou-led Ecobank reports $496 million in revenue in Q1 2024
Under Alain Nkontchou’s leadership, total comprehensive income surged significantly, rising from N7.06 billion ($15.54 million) to N448.72 billion ($123.76 million).
Meet Bella Disu: Nigerian business executive leading one of Africa’s largest telecom companies
Under Bella Disu’s leadership, Globacom has positioned itself as Nigeria’s largest provider of digital services.
Nigerian tycoon Temitope Lawani-linked Vivo Energy completes acquisition of Engen from Petrona
The merger of Vivo Energy and Engen marks a significant development in the African energy sector.
Flutterwave hits $3.2 billion valuation under Nigerian tech entrepreneur Olugbenga Agboola
Under the leadership of Agboola, Flutterwave continues its mission to connect Africa to the world and vice versa by simplifying payments.
Nigeria to end petrol imports by June, says Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote
Dangote said Nigeria could halt premium motor spirit (PMS), or petrol, imports by next month thanks to the Dangote Oil Refinery.
Greek multimillionaire businessman makes $13.3 million from Nigerian food group
The rise in the market value of Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills cements his position as a top investor on the Nigerian Exchange.
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.
Nigeria’s richest banker loses $5.7 million from Zenith Bank in just four days
Ovia maintains his position as Nigeria’s richest banker, highlighting his lasting success as a prominent business leader in the country.
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave denies losing $7.25 million in security breach
As a security precaution, Flutterwave will notify some customers to migrate their accounts and is urging all customers to enable multifactor authentication, 3D security, and IP whitelisting.
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.
U.S.-Nigerian tycoon Sam Darwish sees $9.6-million loss as IHS shares slide
This comes after a substantial gain of $7.4 million recorded between April 17 and May 1, when the market value of his stake skyrocketed from $43.41 million to $50.81 million.
Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede tapped to lead France-Nigeria Business Council
The announcement, made during the Choose France Summit 2024, solidifies Aig-Imoukhuede’s role in fostering economic ties between the two nations.
Bank linked to Ghanaian serial investor Daniel Ofori halts $42.9-million rights issue
The suspension follows the filing of an injunction by minority shareholders, specifically targeting the allotment of shares. Court hearings are scheduled to commence this week.
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.
Nigeria’s naira woes hit billionaires as Africa’s richest man loses $8.6 billion
Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Nigeria’s wealthiest individual, has seen his fortune plummet by $8.6 billion since Jan. 30.