Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s net worth hits $20 billion, gaining $5.2 billion
With a current net worth of $20.3 billion, Dangote has solidified his position as Africa’s richest person.
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South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto gains more than $17 million from Karooooo stake
With a stake of 74.7 percent in Karooooo, valued at more than $580 million, Calisto stands among Africa’s top tech entrepreneurs.
Africa’s billionaires gain $900 million in 2023 with Femi Otedola’s Forbes return
According to Forbes, the combined net worth of the 20 billionaires on the 2024 Forbes list of Africa’s richest people stands at an impressive $82.4 billion.
Aliko Dangote’s cement company becomes first Nigerian firm with N10-trillion market cap
The surge in Dangote Cement shares coincides with Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s strategic investment in the leading cement company.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s energy company surpasses production milestone
Elumelu acknowledges Heirs Energies’ team for industry leadership, applauds CEO for pioneering impact.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola emphasizes long-term wealth preservation, export potential and shareholder value in Dangote Cement share acquisition
Otedola recently acquired a significant stake in Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement manufacturer.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains nearly $30 million from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia owns a 16.2-percent stake in the financial services group, comprising 5,072,104,311 ordinary shares, makes him the wealthiest banker in the country.
Nigerian energy tycoon ABC Orjiako’s Seplat stake surges by nearly $10 million
Orjiako, a former director of the Lagos-based energy conglomerate, holds a 6.43-percent stake in Seplat Energy.
Nigerian cannabis mogul Bassim Haidar gives $0.38-million boost to UK political party
This move positions Haidar as the second Nigerian businessman to contribute significantly to the UK Conservative Party.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu makes $26 million from Wema Bank
Adebutu owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
Abdul Samad Rabiu overtakes Mike Adenuga as Nigeria’s second-richest man
Rabiu’s $7.2-billion fortune places him second in Nigeria, fifth in Africa, and 343rd globally on Forbes’ billionaires list.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote makes $1.5 billion within 24 hours
The impressive surge in his fortune over the past 24 hours has seen his net worth increase from $15.5 billion to $17 billion.
Nigeria’s fourth-richest man Femi Otedola invests big in Dangote Cement
This investment follows Otedola’s return to the Forbes Africa’s Richest List, where he now boasts an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.
$9-trillion Wall Street giant lands in Nigeria following takeover of billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP
The strategic move comes in the wake of BlackRock’s announcement of its intention to acquire GIP in a deal valued at $12.5 billion.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s net worth skyrockets, exceeding $17 billion
In just 17 days of 2024, he has already regained over $2 billion.
Consortium including Nigerian tycoon Abdulrazaq Isa’s group to acquire Shell assets for $1.3 billion
Notably, Waltersmith Group, led by Nigerian businessman Abdulrazaq Isa, brings extensive experience in oil exploration and production.