Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji delivers $130,000 to Nigeria’s D’Tigress
Zenith Bank honors Nigeria’s women’s basketball champions with $130,000 after their 2025 AfroBasket victory.
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Egyptian tycoon Abdallah Sallam’s Madinet posts $26.4 million profit in H1 2025
Madinet Masr, led by Abdallah Sallam, posted $26.4 million profit in H1 2025, down 11.9%, as rising costs hit margins despite record sales and revenue growth.
South Africa’s richest Johann Rupert rebounds to $16.1 billion after Richemont surge
South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert regains $1.2 billion in two weeks, lifting his fortune to $16.1 billion on Richemont gains.
GTCO’s CEO Segun Agbaje’s stake is now worth $2.5 million
Segun Agbaje’s stake in GTCO has surged to $2.5 million as shares rally, cementing his standing among Nigeria’s affluent bankers.
Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid drive Nigerian entertainment industry toward $13.6 billion
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is projected to hit $13.6 billion by 2028, led by Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid.
Royal family of Morocco gains $2.2 billion from Attijariwafa Bank stake
Alaouite family’s stake in Attijariwafa Bank rises $2.2 billion, reflecting strong bank performance and strategic investments.
Black executive Marvin Ellison-led Lowe’s to return $676 million to shareholders in Q2 dividend
Lowe’s, led by CEO Marvin Ellison, declares $676.2 million quarterly dividend, up 4.35%, underscoring its commitment to shareholder value amid market challenges.
Millionaires from 4 nations account for more than half of Africa’s wealthy
Four nations now host more than half of Africa’s 122,500 millionaires, reshaping the continent’s wealth landscape.
South African businessman Mario Maio’s ACDC Dynamics acquires battery firm
South African businessman Mario Maio’s ACDC Dynamics acquires Blue Nova Energy from Reunert to expand lithium-ion battery operations amid easing load-shedding.
Hip-hop billionaire Jay-Z gains $100 million, remains world’s richest musician
Hip-hop billionaire Jay-Z gains $100 million, boosting his net worth to $2.6 billion and keeping him the world’s richest musician.
Allen Onyema’s Air Peace launches Nigeria’s first direct route to Brazil
Air Peace begins direct Nigeria–Brazil service, boosting trade, tourism, and cultural ties, while cutting travel time by nearly a day.
Nigerian entrepreneur Olakunle Williams expands Tetracore Energy gas facility in Ogun State
Tetracore expands CNG capacity to 6.2 million cubic feet per day, powering industries and supporting Nigeria’s cleaner energy goals.
Preem, linked to Ethiopian billionaire Mohammed Al-Amoudi, posts $2.7 billion in Q2 sales
Preem reports Q2 revenue below $3 billion and swings to a $93.6 million loss as refinery downtime and weaker margins weigh.
Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje-led GTCO boosts GTBank's paid up capital to $328 million
GTCO injects $238.5 million into GTBank, boosting paid-up capital to $328.5 million as lender meets new CBN rules and strengthens growth drive.
South African billionaire Johann Rupert-backed poultry giant reports nearly $900 million revenue
Rainbow Chicken, partly owned by Johann Rupert, reported $895.6 million in 2025 revenue, driven by strong chicken sales and tighter operations.
Britam, backed by Kenyan business leaders, to expand into Congo
Kenya's biggest publicly traded insurer is seeking acquisitions in Congo markets with low insurance penetration to boost growth and diversify revenue streams.