Femi Otedola lifts stake in First Bank’s parent with $1.35 million share purchase
Femi Otedola boosts FirstHoldCo stake with $1.35 million share purchase, raising his holding to 16.1 percent.
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola set for big returns as Geregu Power projects $29 million profit in 2025
Geregu Power, under Femi Otedola’s leadership, forecasts record 2025 earnings of ₦44 billion ($29 M), signaling strong revenue growth amid Nigeria’s power challenges.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s memoir now No. 1 on Amazon business category
Billionaire Femi Otedola’s Making It Big tops Amazon’s business category, blending memoir with leadership lessons.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola spends $15 million on daughter’s wedding
Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, married Afrobeats star Mr. Eazi in a $15 million trilogy, the most expensive wedding in Africa’s history.
Femi Otedola’s memoir climbs to No. 3 on Amazon UK best-seller list
Just days after release, Femi Otedola’s debut memoir Making It Big has surged to the top tier of Amazon’s business biography rankings.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola releases memoir 'Making It Big'
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has released his memoir, Making It Big, offering a candid look at his rise as a self-made entrepreneur and insights into Africa’s business world.
Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ draws praise from WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala and AfDB’s Adesina
Femi Otedola’s memoir earns praise from Okonjo-Iweala and Adesina for its honest take on business, failure, and lasting success.
First HoldCo’s half-year earnings top $1 billion under Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola
First HoldCo’s gross earnings jump to $1.07 billion in H1 2025, while Otedola-led reforms drive asset growth and investor confidence.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ now available for pre-order
Femi Otedola’s new book reveals lessons on building billion-dollar businesses, overcoming setbacks, and inspiring Africa’s next leaders.
Nigerian businessman Oba Otudeko exits First HoldCo in multimillion-dollar deal
Oba Otudeko exits First Holdco in a $211 million deal, clearing the path for Femi Otedola to tighten control of Nigeria’s oldest banking group.
Femi Otedola’s quiet power move spurs $211 million block trade on NGX
Rare $211.7 million block trade on NGX signals changing control at First HoldCo as longtime shareholders quietly exit.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola details rise to success in upcoming autobiography
Femi Otedola reveals lessons, risks, and defining moments in business in his long-awaited autobiography.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power sees $57 million in 2025 half-year revenue
Geregu Power, led by Femi Otedola, posts steady $57.4 million revenue in H1 2025, showing strength in a tough energy market.
The world’s 23 Black billionaires in July 2025
Black billionaires near $100 billionaire net worth as AI, energy, and finance drive gains; Dangote and Karp lead the July 2025 ranking.
Billionaire Femi Otedola backs tax reforms, calls them turning point for Nigeria’s economy
The Nigerian businessman and philanthropist hails President Tinubu’s overhaul of Nigeria’s tax laws as a transformative moment for business and inclusive growth.
Otedola's FirstHoldCo pumps nearly $10 million into cybersecurity defenses
The bold move underscores the group’s commitment to safeguarding customer assets amid rising cyberattacks targeting financial institutions across Nigeria.