Burkinabe mogul Idrissa Nassa looks to establish Coris Bank in Gabon
Idrissa Nassa met Gabon’s president as Coris Bank confirmed plans to expand into the country and finance priority projects.
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Africa's richest man says Dangote Refinery IPO could happen before July
Aliko Dangote says Nigerians may be able to buy shares in his refinery by July, opening the project to wider local ownership.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris says anger cost him €500 million in failed investment bet
Naguib Sawiris says an angry investment decision wiped out €500 million, as the Egyptian billionaire reflects on risk and discipline.
Masiyiwa’s Econet delisting gets broker backing as ZSE valuation dispute deepens
Broker FBC Securities backs Econet’s undervaluation claim as Strive Masiyiwa’s telecom group plans a delisting and a $0.50 per share exit.
Dangote calls for emergency power summit to save Nigeria’s $500bn economy
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote calls for urgent power sector reforms, saying stable electricity is key to Nigeria’s $500bn economy and industrial growth.
Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu donates $370,000 60-bed hospital to Nigerian customs
BUA, via ASR Africa, funded a N500m 60-bed hospital in Bauchi to support Customs personnel and surrounding communities.
Sterling HoldCo begins share allotment after oversubscribed $78.6 million offer
Sterling HoldCo starts allotting shares after raising $78.6 million in a public offer that was oversubscribed by investors.
Share price of FCMB surges near 52-week high after $13.9 million cross deals
FCMB shares rise toward a 52-week high after $13.9 million in cross deals drive heavy trading on the Exchange.
Tiger Woods opens door to 2026 Masters return and Ryder Cup captaincy
Tiger Woods says he is trying to return for the 2026 Masters while also weighing a possible U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy in 2027
MTN strikes $6.2 billion deal to take full control of IHS towers
MTN moves to acquire IHS Towers in $6.2bn deal, consolidating control over one of Africa’s largest tower networks.
Dutch-Nigerian tycoon Cornelis Vink’s TGI teams up with India’s Reliance to sell affordable goods in Nigeria
TGI Group partners with Reliance Consumer Products to manufacture affordable FMCG brands for Nigerian and West African consumers.
Billionaire Aliko Dangote's group unveils vision 2030 to boost local production in Nigeria
Dangote Group outlines Vision 2030 roadmap to expand local manufacturing, strengthen supply chains and cut Nigeria’s import dependence.
Dangote signs $400 million deal with XCMG China to speed refinery expansion to 1.4 million barrels a day
Dangote Group signed a $400 million equipment agreement with China’s XCMG, aiming to speed refinery expansion and scale petrochemicals and fertilizer output.
Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu's BUA Signs Major UAE Port Deal to Boost Sugar and Trade Links
BUA Group signs MoU with AD Ports Group and MAIR Group to develop sugar refining and logistics hub in UAE
From NBA icon to NASCAR winner: Michael Jordan’s team wins Daytona 500
Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing captures the Daytona 500 as Tyler Reddick secures victory in NASCAR’s biggest race
Cell C turns the corner as Blue Label’s Levy brothers steer turnaround
Cell C says its assets now exceed liabilities, a milestone after Blue Label’s Brett and Mark Levy bought in and funded a painful turnaround.