Nigerian banker invests $500 million in new Lagos university
To ensure international standards, Wigwe aims to recruit 30 percent of teaching staff from the United States and the UK.
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15 richest people on the Botswana Stock Exchange
Meet the 15 individuals who own the highest stock ownership positions on the Botswana Stock Exchange.
Kenyan top executive James Ndegwa loses $2.4 million from NCBA Group stake
Ndegwa, the former chairman of the Capital Markets Authority is a top figure in the Kenyan business scene.
7 richest Tanzanians on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange
Here are seven individuals who possess the highest stock ownership positions on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange.
10 richest people on the Malawi Stock Exchange
Prominent figures benefiting significantly from the recent bullish trend on the Malawi Stock Exchange include Hitesh Anadkat and Thom Mpinganjira.
Rihanna: The billionaire trailblazer shaping industries
Rihanna is synonymous with chart-topping music and ground-breaking entrepreneurship.
10 richest people on the Namibia Stock Exchange
The valuation of their substantial stock holdings is based on the closing prices as of Nov. 10, converted into U.S. dollars using prevailing exchange rates.
Black executive Calvin Butler earns $6.3-million salary from Exelon in 2022
Under Butler’s stewardship, Exelon is poised for continued growth.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote puts $45.5-million private jet up for sale
Dangote initially acquired the ultra-long-range jet for $45.5 million 13 years ago to commemorate his 53rd birthday.
North Africa’s richest man Nassef Sawiris gains $370 million in 12 days
Sawiris now commands a staggering fortune of $7.32 billion, propelling him to the 315th spot on the esteemed list of the world’s 500 wealthiest billionaires.
Nairobi-based entrepreneur Jit Bhattacharya’s BasiGo secures $1.5-million grant from USAID
BasiGo aims to revolutionize Kenya’s public transportation sector by providing a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia loses $8 million from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia, a key figure in Nigeria’s banking industry’s evolution and digital transformation, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
10 richest people on the Ghana Stock Exchange
Meet the 10 individuals who own the most substantial stock ownership positions on the Ghana Stock Exchange.
Sappi names South African business mogul Nkululeko Sowazi as new chair
South African tycoon Nkululeko Sowazi, a multifaceted leader with a storied business portfolio, primed to navigate Sappi’s strategic revival.
Nigerian billionaire’s fintech company secures Malawi license for global transactions
Flutterwave has gained prominence in the fintech sector under the leadership of Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola.
25 richest people on the Nigerian Exchange
Leading the ranks on the Nigerian Exchange are iconic figures like Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Abdul Samad Rabiu.