Nigerian mogul Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $1.2 billion as naira weakens against U.S. dollar
Ranked as Nigeria’s third-richest person and Africa’s sixth by Forbes, Rabiu has recently experienced a notable drop in his wealth figures.
David Steward surpasses Robert F. Smith to become America’s richest Black billionaire
Since the start of the year, Steward’s net worth has skyrocketed by $2.78 billion, averaging an impressive $24.17-million increase per day.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer’s wealth drops by $600 million
The recent downturn in Oppenheimer’s net worth is attributed to the revaluation of his investments in private equity firms.
Moroccan tycoon Anas Sefrioui faces $190-million loss in ADH stake within a week
This downturn comes on the heels of a period of significant growth for Sefrioui, who experienced a surge of $242.76 million between March 7 and April 8.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad’s Aspen to boost global supply of obesity medication
Aspen, Africa’s largest drugmaker, is actively exploring ways to ramp up the availability of these in-demand treatments worldwide.
Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El Sewedy’s electric firm announces $22-million dividend for shareholders
This decision underscores the company’s commitment to rewarding its stakeholders for their continued support.
Tyler Perry’s net worth surges to $1.4 billion following major deals with Netflix, Amazon, BET
Perry’s net worth has soared from $1 billion at the start of the year to $1.4 billion, ranking him 2,245th among the world’s richest people.
Firm linked to America’s richest Black person Robert F. Smith surpasses $20-billion mark for eighth flagship fund
The fundraising endeavor has exceeded all expectations, showcasing an insatiable appetite for large-scale technology investments.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu-linked power company reports strong Q1 2024, revenue tops $60 million
Transcorp Power’s journey in Nigeria’s energy sector commenced in 2013 with the acquisition of the Ughelli Power Plant under the leadership of Elumelu.
Zimbabwean exec Ralph Mupita led MTN set to launch joint tech innovation lab in Johannesburg
This stems from a Memorandum of Understanding signed during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, underscoring commitment to technological evolution.
Kenyan entrepreneur Tesh Mbaabu’s startup shuts down B2B distribution unit after $40-million fundraise
Kenyan entrepreneur, Mbaabu, CEO of MarketForce, cited challenging profit margins and a funding drought as primary reasons behind the decision.
Kenyan tycoon Gideon Muriuki’s Co-op Bank provides $3.75-million boost to brokerage unit
The loan, marking an increase from the previous year’s advances, underscores Co-op Bank’s steadfast support for Kingdom Securities.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola nears $2-billion net worth as naira strengthens
Otedola’s focus on operational efficiency across his portfolio has fueled earnings growth and valuations.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu faces $4-million loss in Wema Bank shares
This recent setback follows a surge in his fortune between March 8 and March 20, when his stake in Wema Bank increased by $2.3 million.
South African-British billionaire Clive Calder’s net worth takes $320-million hit
Calder’s wealth has decreased by $320 million since April 2. This equates to an average daily loss of $20 million over the specified period.
Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote’s refinery slashes diesel prices in Nigeria
The recent price cut follows the commencement of operations at the Dangote Oil Refinery, a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s pursuit of energy independence.