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Folorunsho Alakija
Nigeria's richest woman Folorunsho Alakija donates $23 million hospital to university
Folorunsho Alakija donated a N34 billion, 250-bed hospital to UNIOSUN, as Osinbajo urged Nigeria to curb medical tourism and train doctors at home.
Nigeria's richest woman Folorunsho Alakija donates hospital to Osun State
Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Folorunsho Alakija donates a new hospital to Osun State, one of the country's less affluent states.
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In Nigeria’s upstream oil, long dominated by men, five women now own blocks in exploration, discovery, and production.
Folorunsho Alakija: The billionaire oil tycoon redefining philanthropy and empowerment
From a groundbreaking oil venture to impactful philanthropic initiatives, Folorunsho Alakija’s journey is a testament to resilience, vision, and the power of giving back.
5 key philanthropic contributions by Nigerian billionaire Folorunsho Alakija
One of Nigeria’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija, has made investments in many different economic areas. She is not just a billionaire entrepreneur…
Nigerian billionaires, other owners of private jets sue gov’t over $67.5-million tax
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga owns a Bombardier Global Express XRS and a Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft.
Nigeria’s richest woman Folorunsho Alakija completes $145-million office complex
Alakija is the owner of Famfa Oil.