5 Nigerian billionaires hold a quarter of Aradel Holdings, worth $1.1 billion
Samuel Dossou-Aworet, Fola Adeola and Ladi Jadesimi hold Aradel stakes worth $556 million, $250 million and $239 million between them.
Skip to content
Samuel Dossou-Aworet, Fola Adeola and Ladi Jadesimi hold Aradel stakes worth $556 million, $250 million and $239 million between them.
Ladi Jadesimi's 5.27 percent stake in Aradel Holdings will earn him N7.5 billion in total dividends for 2025 after the company posted record profits.
Aradel Holdings has posted N757.3 billion profit after tax for FY 2025, up 192%, as landmark acquisitions fundamentally reset the scale of Nigeria's leading indigenous energy group.
Ladi Jadesimi loses $5.9 million on Aradel stake as shares decline, trimming earlier gains in Nigeria’s energy sector.
Ladi Jadesimi’s stake in Aradel Holdings rises by $29 million as shares surge nearly 31% on the Nigerian Exchange over 10 months.
A one-week surge in Aradel’s share price added $25.7 million to the fortunes of founder Ladi Jadesimi and CEO Adegbite Falade. Rising output, fresh deals and a steadier oil market helped drive the rally.
This strategic move strengthens Aradel’s upstream portfolio and advances its multi-field cluster development strategy in the Niger Delta.
Aradel reports record earnings, raises dividends, and expands its asset base through strategic acquisitions, strengthening its position in Nigeria’s energy sector.
This milestone secured it a spot as one of Nigeria’s most profitable companies, showcasing a dramatic 361.1 percent increase in profitability compared to the prior year.
The transaction has been designed to preserve SPDC’s operational integrity post-acquisition.
Aradel Holdings strengthens its energy sector footprint with a 5.14 percent stake in Chappal Energies, gaining access to Nigeria's key oil assets and driving future growth in the industry.
The selloff coincides with Nigeria’s decision to reject Shell’s plan to offload its onshore oil assets to a consortium that includes Aradel, alongside ND Western and Waltersmith.
This listing expands investment opportunities for Nigerians, aligning with Aradel’s mission of enabling broader participation in the oil and gas sector.
Aradel Holdings has surged past the $1 billion valuation mark, with its market capitalization exceeding $1.2 billion
The acquisition marks a significant expansion for the integrated energy group.