Ghanaian tycoon Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners lands $205 million loan for Gold Fields
Stanbic Bank and Standard Bank have arranged a $205 million loan for Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners to expand its Gold Fields contract.
Central & West Africa
Ibrahim Mahama, brother of Ghana's president, takes delivery of $70 million Bombardier Global 6500 private jet
Ibrahim Mahama, brother of Ghana's president, has taken delivery of a $70 million Bombardier Global 6500 private jet branded Dzata.
Nigerian government awarded a $15.7 million contract to controversial businessman Nasiru Danu, a man once arrested at Heathrow with a fake passport
Nigeria's aviation minister awarded a N21.68 billion contract to a firm whose initials point directly to a businessman with a fraud-laden past.
United Capital, led by Peter Ashade, grows revenue 35% to $43.1 million
Under Peter Ashade, United Capital grew revenue 35% to $43.1 million in 2025. Net trading income surged 176%, and shareholders received $13.2 million in dividends.
Nigerian aviation mogul Allen Onyema expands Air Peace global reach with Travelport deal
Allen Onyema has secured a global Travelport distribution deal, expanding Air Peace digital reach across Africa, Europe and Asia.
MTN Nigeria pays $429.7 million in 2025 taxes as new fiscal regime lifts corporate levies
MTN Nigeria posts a $429.7 million tax bill in 2025 under Nigeria’s new tax regime, even as profit before tax surged past $1 billion for the first time
Aliko Dangote's cement company seals $1 billion Sinoma deal to expand across Africa
Dangote Cement signs a $1bn Sinoma deal to expand plants, boost capacity and strengthen its footprint across Africa.
Nigeria’s Tompolo fights to keep $35 million pipeline security deal as Tinubu weighs changes
Tompolo is pushing to retain a pipeline security contract worth about N48 billion a year as rivals circle and the government reviews the deal.
Africa's richest man set to pocket $485 Million dividend from cement giant
Aliko Dangote is poised to collect about $485 million in dividends after Dangote Cement proposed a N45 per share payout for 2025.
Dangote Cement doubles pre-tax profit to N1.53 trillion
Dangote Cement doubles pre tax profit to N1.53 trillion
BUA Cement triples 2025 profit to N356bn as Abdul Samad Rabiu’s giant lifts dividend and cuts leverage
BUA Cement’s 2025 profit surged to N356 billion as sales topped N1.17 trillion, prompting a higher dividend and reduced leverage.
Ghanaian tycoon Joseph Siaw Agyepong drawn into scrutiny over $130 million Kenyan waste contract
A $130 million Mombasa waste deal tied to Jospong has triggered court petitions and political pressure, putting Joseph Siaw Agyepong in focus.
Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu's BUA Group takes Nigeria’s food manufacturing drive to Paris
BUA Group spotlights its food manufacturing capacity in Paris, pushing Nigeria’s ambition to shape global food systems and trade
Aliko Dangote swaps luxury lifestyle for bold Nigeria industrial push
Aliko Dangote gave up luxury cars and global homes to focus on building factories and transforming Nigeria’s industrial future
Regius Capital makes market debut with $20 million Johnvents commercial paper deal
Regius Capital debuts in Nigeria’s debt market, backing Johnvents’ $20 million commercial paper issuance under its broader programme.
Aliko Dangote unveils plan to turn refinery into industrial powerhouse with massive detergent chemical plant
Aliko Dangote has announced a major petrochemical project that will turn his refinery into an industrial hub and position Nigeria as Africa’s largest supplier of detergent raw materials.