Burkina Faso’s Idrissa Nassa rebrands TotalEnergies unit as Barka Energies in landmark acquisition
Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Invest Group has rebranded TotalEnergies Burkina as Barka Energies, turning a global asset into a fully Burkinabè fuel operator.
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Idrissa Nassa's Coris Bank gets $11.6 million investment from Dutch lender to support expansion
Coris Bank, led by Idrissa Nassa, secures $11.6 million from Dutch lender FMO to fund WAEMU expansion, strengthen digital banking, and boost lending capacity.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Holding gets $115.7 million to boost banking in West Africa
Idrissa Nassa gets $115.7 million investment to grow Coris Bank and expand banking access across West Africa.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Senegal gets $10 million IFC funding
Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Senegal secures $10 million IFC funding to expand trade finance and strengthen its West African network.
Burkinabe billionaire Idrissa Nassa seals deal to acquire TotalEnergies Burkina
Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Invest Group has acquired TotalEnergies Burkina, marking a historic shift toward African ownership in the energy sector.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank launches operation in Central Africa
The new subsidiary, Coris Bank International Chad, takes over from Société Générale Chad following the completion of its acquisition on Feb. 31, 2024.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank gets $34 million to expand SME lending in Côte d’Ivoire
Coris Bank secures $34.3 million loan from Proparco to expand SME lending in Côte d’Ivoire and grow its $9 billion footprint across West and Central Africa.
Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank secures $7.6 Proparco guarantee to boost trade in Chad
Coris Bank secures $7.6 million guarantee to boost trade in Chad, addressing supply gaps and supporting local industries for long-term economic growth.
Banking tycoon Idrissa Nassa expands Coris Bank to Gabon, strengthening African footprint
This move is part of the bank’s broader strategy to strengthen its position among Africa’s top financial institutions.
Burkina Faso’s banking mogul Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Togo hits $845 million in assets
The steady growth underscores Coris Bank International’s commitment to expanding its West African footprint under Idrissa Nassa’s leadership.
Burkina Faso’s banking tycoon Idrissa Nassa takes over TotalEnergies’ operations
The deal, executed through Coris Invest Group, one of Nassa’s holding companies, is part of a broader expansion into the oil sector.
Coris Bank approves $58 million loan for Orezone Gold's Bomboré mine expansion
Coris Bank has secured a $58 million loan for Orezone Gold's Bomboré gold mine expansion, positioning the bank as a key financier for West Africa's mining sector.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank eyes Societe Generale Guinee in pan-African push
Nassa’s Coris Bank International has emerged as a potential buyer for Societe Generale Guinee, the Guinean unit of French multinational Societe Generale.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank secures $5-million facility from IFC
Under the leadership of Nassa, Coris Bank International expanded its footprint by launching Coris Bank International Guinea in 2021.
Idrissa Nassa’s bank partners with Canadian firm in $100-million facility to back gold project
Nassa commended the collaborative efforts of the teams from West African Resources, Sprott, and Coris Bank.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank to acquire Standard Chartered’s Cote d’Ivoire unit
Coris Bank International as established itself as a pivotal player in the West African financial services sector.