Inside Nigeria’s petrol price war: Sayyu Dantata’s MRS takes on NNPC with Dangote refinery fuel
Sayyu Dantata controlled MRS is selling petrol at 739 naira per litre, sharpening competition with NNPC across Nigeria’s retail market.
Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz to invest $500 million in Zambia’s energy sector
Rostam Aziz’s Taifa Group plans to invest over $500 million in Zambia, targeting gas, solar power and mining to ease energy gaps.
Olugbenga Agboola's Flutterwave acquires open banking startup Mono for over $25 million
Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola says buying Mono ties payments and open banking together, aiming to unlock faster lending and safer account transfers.
Aliko Dangote's refinery loads 43 million liters, denies petrol shutdown
Dangote refinery loads 43 million liters of petrol, denies shutdown, and assures steady supply amid price fluctuations.
Three billionaires emerge on Malawi Stock Exchange in 2025
Three billionaires emerged on the Malawi Stock Exchange in 2025 after banking stocks surged and long-held stakes crossed the billion-dollar mark.
Nigerian investor Tope Lawani’s Helios completes Axxela stake sale to BlueCore
Helios Investment Partners has completed the sale of its majority stake in Nigeria’s Axxela to the BlueCore energy consortium.
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier Group targets $1.7 billion in revenue
South African billionaire Christo Wiese’s Premier Group aims for $1.7 billion revenue with RFG Holdings acquisition.
Nigerian industrialist Rasaq Okoya marks 86th birthday with free cancer screenings, health outreach in Lagos
Industrialist Razaq Okoya is celebrating his 86th birthday by sponsoring a week of free cancer screenings and health checks in Ajah, Lagos.
Egypt's Orascom Investment narrows nine-month loss as operating revenue jumps
Orascom Investment cut its nine-month loss as revenue surged, and a much stronger third quarter helped offset a weak first half.
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa's Econet plans 300-hectare industrial park near Harare airport
Masiyiwa's Econet InfraCo says an industrial park near Harare airport, backed by solar power and a data centre, could speed investment and jobs.
Nigerian businessman Cosmas Maduka urges African entrepreneurs to build slowly, honor values
Nigerian businessman Cosmas Maduka urges African entrepreneurs to build steadily, honor values, and grow with patience and discipline.
Mr. Eazi pledges $2 million to build new live event venues in Accra
Mr Eazi commits $2 million to build new indoor and outdoor live event venues in Accra, expanding capacity for major performances year-round.
Egyptian tycoon Safwan Thabet gains $40 million as Juhayna shares rebound
TMG signs $200 million contract to start South Med phase with 179 lagoon-facing buildings and smart infrastructure in Egypt.
Egyptian billionaire Hisham Talaat Moustafa’s TMG signs $200 million South Med deal
TMG signs $200 million contract to start South Med phase with 179 lagoon-facing buildings and smart infrastructure in Egypt.
Sports betting billionaire Kunle Soname calls for referee reforms in Nigeria’s Premier Football League
Remo Stars owner Kunle Soname wants a weekly referee review panel, TV coverage and tougher sanctions to rebuild trust in Nigeria’s NPFL.
Femi Otedola urges higher minimum as FirstBank hits $346 million capital target
FirstBank reaches $346 million minimum; Femi Otedola urges raising international banking capital to $692 million.