Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote no longer among world’s top 100 billionaires
Currently, with a net worth of $15.8 billion, Dangote is positioned as the 107th wealthiest individual globally.
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Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside’s Stanbic IBTC stake declines by $1.8 million
Peterside owns a 1.14-percent stake in Stanbic IBTC, which translates to 133,611,115 ordinary shares in the group.
Temitope Lawani-linked Vivo Energy to expand LPG business in Mayotte with Somagaz deal
Vivo Energy is partially owned by Lawani, the co-founder and managing partner of Helios Investment Partners.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu gains $4.1 million in just one week from UBA
Elumelu owns a 7.39-percent stake in UBA, equivalent to 2,527,372,285 ordinary shares in the leading lender.
Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Oil & Gas rebrands
Heirs Energies is a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, an investment company that manages Elumelu’s and his family’s wealth.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu joins world’s 400 richest billionaires
Since he returned to the coveted list of the world’s 500 wealthiest billionaires on Sept. 18, Rabiu has seen his net worth soar by $800 million.
Nigerian banker Peter Ashade-led United Capital rakes in $11 million in profit in 9M 2023
Ashade said United Capital’s third-quarter performance reflects the group’s ability to deliver sustainable earnings despite the challenging business environment.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s power company posts revenue exceeding $70 million in 9 months
Under Otedola’s leadership, the leading power-generating company has excelled across all its segments.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros’ Flour Mills to reward shareholders with $12-million dividend
Coumantaros owns a controlling 63.34 percent stake in Flour Mills of Nigeria through Excelsior Shipping Company.
Wale Tinubu’s Oando partners with U.S. firm to boost renewable power in Nigeria
Wale Tinubu, a top figure in the Nigerian energy sector, owns an indirect stake in Oando Plc through his 66.67 percent stake in OODP.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros’ Flour Mills pays $842 million to Nigerian suppliers
Coumantaros, a Greek business magnate, is one of the wealthiest industrialists on the Nigerian Exchange, owning a 63.34-percent stake in Flour Mills of Nigeria.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s sugar firm to boost production to 1.5 million tonnes
Dangote Sugar Refinery currently boasts a refining capacity of 1.44 million metric tonnes, making it Nigeria’s largest household and commercial sugar producer.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu donates $2.5 million to reconstruct mosque
Rabiu, Nigeria’s second richest man, is a devoted muslim and one of Africa’s most generous philanthropists.
5 businesses owned by Akon
Akon owns a record label, clothing line and a cryptocurrency project among other ventures.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu rakes in $12 million in 31 days from UBA
Elumelu owns a 7.39-percent stake in UBA, equivalent to 2,527,372,285 ordinary shares in the leading lender.
Nigerian oil tycoon Omamofe Boyo’s stake in Oando declines by $17.5 million
Boyo’s stake in Oando is held through his 33.33-percent position in Ocean and Oil Development Partners.