Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s FBN Holdings to divest merchant banking unit
FBN Holdings, led by Femi Otedola, is selling its 100-percent stake in FBNQuest Merchant Bank to streamline operations and focus on core banking.
FBN Holdings, led by Femi Otedola, is selling its 100-percent stake in FBNQuest Merchant Bank to streamline operations and focus on core banking.
Geregu Power’s impressive forecast is bolstered by its plans to expand total capacity from 435MW to 1,200MW.
The company is in line to acquire one of five power plants being sold by the Nigerian government through the Ministry of Power.
The MoU, signed in Berlin on May 29, 2024, focuses on developing solutions for sustainable, resilient, and efficient power generation at Geregu’s existing plant.
Otedola, who ranks among Africa’s billionaires, accuses Zenith Bank of perpetrating banking fraud.
Otedola’s focus on operational efficiency across his portfolio has fueled earnings growth and valuations.
According to the latest earnings forecast, the power-generating giant is optimistic about achieving a gross profit of N20.79 billion ($13.04 million) in the second quarter of 2024.
Geregu Power’s exceptional financial performance has solidified its position as one of Nigeria’s most profitable entities.
The dividend solidifies Otedola’s position among Nigeria’s top dividend earners and adds another financial milestone to his already impressive portfolio.
The company’s revenue soared beyond the $90-million mark during the period under review, marking a significant milestone in its operations.
According to Forbes, the combined net worth of the 20 billionaires on the 2024 Forbes list of Africa’s richest people stands at an impressive $82.4 billion.
Geregu Power aims to double revenue in the first quarter of 2024 despite operating challenges.
Femi Otedola executed a cross deal on the Nigerian Exchange via his company, Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited.
Otedola’s recent gains in FBN Holdings and Geregu Power further solidify his status as one of Africa’s wealthiest individuals.
This move by Otedola reduced his stake in Geregu Power from 95.56 percent to a slightly smaller but still substantial 95.38 percent.