Billionaire investor Femi Otedola signals painful reset as First HoldCo rebuilds its future
Femi Otedola says rebuilding First HoldCo will involve tough disruptions as the group resets its balance sheet and positions for long term stability.
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola now owns 18.12% stake in First HoldCo
Femi Otedola has raised his combined stake in First HoldCo to 18.12%, adding to his influence in a major banking group.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s First HoldCo joins Microsoft to expand innovation in Africa
Femi Otedola’s First HoldCo partners with Microsoft to expand innovation and technology solutions across Nigeria and Africa.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s First HoldCo completes FBNQuest sale
First HoldCo, chaired by Femi Otedola, finalizes FBNQuest sale, streamlining operations and shifting ownership to EverQuest group.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s First HoldCo posts $1.7 billion in gross earnings
Femi Otedola’s First HoldCo posts $1.7 billion gross earnings in nine months, with strong asset and equity growth.
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 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.
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.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola pursues bigger stake in First Bank’s parent company
Sources familiar with the matter say both Otudeko and Odukale, have agreed to sell their shares to Otedola at N31 ($0.02) apiece.
Otedola hails Tinubu, Cardoso’s reforms as FirstHoldCo regains profitability
At the 13th Annual General Meeting of FirstHoldCo, Otedola pulled back the curtain on the scale of his vision.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola to receive $1.6 million dividend from FirstHoldco
Otedola, chairman of FirstHoldCo and Geregu Power, holds an 11.8% stake in the Lagos-based financial group.
Femi Otedola leads FirstHoldCo to $660 million earnings in 2024
The results reflect the growing impact of Otedola’s leadership on the 130-year-old institution.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s FirstHoldCo raises $125 million in oversubscribed rights issue
Otedola, one of Africa’s billionaires since 2009, played a key role in guiding the group toward this milestone, reinforcing his influence in Nigeria’s financial sector.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Dangote, and others join Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola for First Bank’s 43-story HQ
Shettima praised FirstBank and its parent company, FirstHoldCo, under Otedola’s leadership, calling the project a testament to commitment innovation, and sustainable development.
Dangote plans new HQ in Eko Atlantic as FirstBank builds West Africa’s tallest tower
“I will be here very soon,” Dangote said, addressing fellow billionaire Femi Otedola. “And I want to congratulate you on this groundbreaking ceremony.”