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.
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Ghanaian tycoon Joseph Siaw Agyepong’s group lands $100 million in agricultural deals
Agyepong highlighted that the venture into agriculture was initially propelled by a dedication to making a positive impact rather than purely financial motives.
Nigerian tycoon Taiwo Afolabi’s Sifax Group partners Singaporean firm on aviation development
Afolabi emphasized the consortium’s commitment to leveraging its track record of success in revitalizing enterprises for growth and profitability.
Nigerian tycoon Fidelis Ayebae’s Fidson achieves revenue exceeding $37 million in 2023
The surge in revenue is linked to the heightened sales of ethical products, including infusions, capsules, and tablets.
Ghanaian businessman to send 600 students to study in Russia after $1-billion deal
The initiative comes on the heels of Jospong Group’s recent $1-billion deal with Indian carbon credit developer EKI Energy Services.
Moroccan tycoon Adil Douiri gains $1.27 million from Mutandis shares
Douiri, a leading politician and businessman who founded Mutandis in 2008, owns a 6.9-percent stake in the Casablanca-based consumer goods firm.
Companies owned by America’s sixth-richest Black billionaire, Alex Karp
Ranked as the sixth-richest Black billionaire in the U.S., Karp trails behind Robert F. Smith, David Steward, Michael Jordan, Jay-Z, and Oprah Winfrey.
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.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish loses $16.6 million from IHS stake
Darwish, the chairman and CEO of IHS, who ranks as one of the top figures in the African telecom industry, holds a substantial 4.17-percent stake in the group.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp hits $160-million revenue milestone in 2023
Elumelu, through his investment firm HH Capital, holds a commanding 29.5-percent stake in Transcorp, owning 11,990,957,350 ordinary shares.
Richelieu Dennis: Liberian-born visionary who sold Sundial Brands for $1.6 billion
Under Dennis’ leadership, Sundial Brands thrived, and in 2017, Unilever acquired the brand in a $1.6-billion deal.
Lewis Hamilton set to join Ferrari — $449-million richer from Mercedes career
Having been linked to Ferrari multiple times throughout his F1 career, Hamilton’s anticipated move to the Italian team marks a significant chapter in his racing journey.
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.