InfraCredit secures $30 million to fund renewable energy projects in Nigeria
The funding will enable InfraCredit to expand renewable energy infrastructure, strengthening energy access in underserved communities.
West & Central Africa
IBL Group to offload stake in Mauritian bank to Access Holdings’ UK subsidiary
Mauritian conglomerate led by Arnaud Lagesse seeks to unlock value from early investment in regional bank.
John Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills tops $100 million
This follows a $31.57-million increase in his stake earlier this year, between Sept. 5 and Oct. 9, when his holdings increased from $68.11 million to $99.68 million.
AXIAN Energy expands solar power network in Senegal with $89-million deal
The financing will support the construction of the region's largest battery storage system alongside a photovoltaic array.
Fidelis Ayebae’s stake in Fidson Healthcare falls to under $7 million
Fidson Healthcare founder, Fidelis Ayebae, sees major stake decline, but holds firm in pharma industry.
Shoprite Nigeria expands, opens new outlet in Benin City
This new store reinforces the company's strategic growth in Nigeria.
MDaaS begins Francophone expansion with new office in Cameroon’s largest city
This is part of the company’s strategy to broaden its presence beyond Nigeria to meet increasing healthcare demands across the continent.
Kessington Adebutu gains $3.2 million from Wema Bank shares
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.
Sam Darwish’s stake in IHS Holding dips below $40 million
Over the past three weeks, the value of his holdings has dropped by $3.1 million, tracking a 7.8 percent fall in IHS shares.
Flour Mills reports $1.01 billion in revenue for H1 2025
FMN's revenue surged 75.98 percent, climbing from N964.6 billion ($576.26 million) in the same period last year to N1.7 trillion ($1.01 billion).
BP, Vitol, Trafigura drive sales at Dangote Oil Refinery, redefining Africa’s oil market
British oil giant BP, Swiss-based Vitol, and Singapore’s Trafigura lead sales from the Dangote Oil Refinery as Africa’s largest oil plant reshapes market.
Funke Opeke exits MainOne after $320-million deal as Equinix focuses on growth
Funke Opeke steps down after 14 years as MainOne's CEO following a milestone $320 million acquisition by Equinix.
MTN Nigeria aims for $30.4-million commercial paper issuance to boost liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising costs
MTN Nigeria plans to raise $30.4 million through commercial paper issuance to strengthen liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising operational costs.
The 10 biggest donations by Femi Otedola: How he is building a legacy of impact
Otedola’s generosity has touched lives nationwide, with substantial donations spanning education, health, security, and economic empowerment.
BUA Foods posts $647 million in revenue in nine months, doubles earnings
BUA Foods Plc, one of Nigeria's top food producers, reports a 104-percent increase in revenue to N1.07 trillion ($647 million) for the nine months ending September 2024, driven by strong demand for sugar, flour, and pasta amid challenging economic conditions.
Dangote Oil Refinery denies payments to IPMAN amid ongoing negotiations
The refinery specified that any referenced payments were processed through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, not directly to them.