Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $255 million in 12 days
He remains Nigeria’s second-richest man.
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He remains Nigeria’s second-richest man.
Rabiu’s grant will provide a much-needed boost to higher education in Nigeria.
Rabiu’s participation in the fundraising comes after he established the $23.8-million Nigeria Security Support Fund.
Rabiu derives the majority of his fortune from his 92-percent stake in BUA Cement.
BUA Cement is Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer with a combined installed capacity of 8 million tonnes per annum.
Rabiu is one of the continent’s wealthiest businessmen, with a $7-billion net worth.
BUA Group has emerged as one of Africa’s fastest-growing manufacturing conglomerates.
Rabiu derives most of his fortune from his 98-percent stake in BUA Foods and 92-percent stake in BUA Cement.
Rabiu is now Africa’s fifth-richest man.
BUA Group is a leading food, infrastructure, mining and manufacturing conglomerate.
Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, owns 99.81 percent of the agro-allied company.
The development significantly boosts Nigeria’s quest to ensure self-sufficiency in sugar production.
Rabiu said the hospital was conceived to provide world-class healthcare services to security operatives.
BUA Cement is Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer and one of Africa’s biggest cement companies.
French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the council on the sidelines of the Choose France Summit in Versailles.
Rabiu sold 27,130,000 shares held indirectly through BUA International between May 10 and 17.