Nigeria’s First Bank appoints billionaire businessman Femi Otedola as non-executive director
The move cements Otedola’s position as a leading figure in Nigeria’s business landscape and underscores his influence in the country’s financial sector.
Femi Otedola
Bank linked to Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola rakes in $240 million in profit in six months
Otedola holds the largest stake in the Lagos-based financial services holding group, with a 5.57-percent stake as of June 30, 2023.
Geregu surpasses $1 billion market cap as Otedola partners AFDB to build Nigeria’s first-ever PPP power transmission project
This recent boost follows reports that Otedola is partnering with the Lagos State government to develop a power transmission project.
5 companies owned by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola
As one of Africa’s richest individuals, Otedola continues to wield significant influence in Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Femi Otedola in talks with Lagos gov’t for Nigeria’s first-ever PPP power transmission project
Otedola expressed his optimism about the talks, which aim to establish Nigeria’s first-ever PPP power transmission project.
Ecobank moves to seize Nigerian tycoon Oba Otudeko’s FBN shares over $17-million debt
Otudeko, the largest shareholder of FBN Holdings, owes Ecobank more than $17 million.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola to pocket $2.17-million dividend from FBNH
Earlier this year, Otedola received an additional $33 million from his power-generating company, Geregu Power.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola pays tribute to legendary banker Subomi Balogun
Balogun, the doyen of investment banking in Nigeria, passed away in London last Friday at 89.
Nigerian oil tycoon Abdulwasiu Sowami completes acquisition of Ardova, pays Femi Otedola $19 million
In 2020, Sowami acquired a controlling stake in Forte Oil from Otedola’s Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited.
Femi Otedola’s siblings, Ayokunle and Rotimi, acquire additional $2 million stake in Geregu
Geregu Power is a leading power-generating company led by Femi Otedola, one of Africa’s richest billionaires.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola opens up on Transcorp saga, Elumelu relationship
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has opened up on the Trasncorp saga and his relationship with Tony Elumelu.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola sells his Transcorp stake to Tony Elumelu
Otedola has sold all his shares in Transcorp to Elumelu, the company’s largest shareholder.
Nigerian billionaires Adenuga, Otedola make waves with Transcorp stakes
Adenuga’s minority shareholding in Transcorp is now worth $2.05 million.
Transcorp’s top shareholder title within reach for Femi Otedola
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is the third-richest investor on the Nigerian Exchange.
Femi Otedola snaps up $12-million stake in Transcorp, might eye board seats, control
As he also leads Geregu, one of Africa’s fastest-growing power-generating companies, Otedola’s move is strategic.
Transcorp’s market cap up by $55 million following Femi Otedola’s acquisition
The company’s market capitalization has surged by $42 million since the news of the acquisition broke on April 12.