The $100 Million Investor Club on the Nigerian Exchange: All 17 Members and What They Own
Seventeen investors held Nigerian Stock Exchange shares worth at least $100 million at Friday's close. Here is every stake they own and what each is worth.
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Why billionaire-controlled BUA, UBA, and Seplat missed FTSE’s Nigeria re-entry
FTSE Russell restored Nigeria to its Frontier Market Index, but billionaire-led giants like BUA, UBA, and Seplat were left off the list.
Gaming mogul Mr Eazi plans an NGX listing
Mr Eazi told Nairametrics he intends to list a technology company on the Nigerian Exchange, citing Dangote, Rabiu and Otedola as inspiration.
A vehicle that bought First HoldCo shares at ₦31 is selling them at ₦110
RC Investment Management is selling 10.4 billion First HoldCo shares at ₦110, having bought them at ₦31 last year. The bank receives no proceeds.
Nigerian tycoon Samuel Bolarinde's Vitafoam stake hits $25.3 million after 747% share surge
Samuel Bolarinde's 12.03% stake in Vitafoam Nigeria is worth ₦35.16 billion, or $25.3 million, after a 747% share price surge since 2025.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga's Conoil lifts half-year profit 472% as margins widen
Conoil lifted half-year profit 472% to ₦5.15 billion, yet paid ₦8.29 billion in finance costs, more than the company earned before tax.
Billionaire Femi Otedola spends $160 million again on First HoldCo shares, lifting stake to $1.07 billion
Femi Otedola has spent another $160 million, on 1.78 billion additional First HoldCo shares, lifting his stake to $1.08 billion.
Africa's richest man raises $2.5 billion in private placement before landmark refinery IPO
Aliko Dangote has raised $2.5 billion in a private placement ahead of his Nigerian refinery's IPO, set to become the largest in African history.
Nigerian tycoon Aderemi Makanjuola's Caverton narrows loss to $10 million as revenue slides 40%
Caverton Offshore, founded by Aderemi Makanjuola, cut its pre-tax loss 74% to $9.98 million in 2025, though revenue fell 40% and debt climbed.
First HoldCo shareholders approve billionaire Femi Otedola's N1 trillion capital plan at today's AGM in Lagos
FirstHoldCo shareholders approved the N253 billion capital raise at today's 14th AGM, clearing the path for Femi Otedola's N1 trillion paid-up capital target for First Bank of Nigeria.
Nigerian energy mogul Ahonsi Unuigbe pushes NGX cross-listing talks in Dubai
Ahonsi Unuigbe deepens ties between Nigeria’s markets and Dubai to unlock global capital for African energy firms.
Nigerian banker Adaora Umeoji-led Zenith Bank lists 9.67 billion shares on NGX after hybrid offer
Zenith Bank adds 9.67 billion shares on NGX, capital boost meets CBN requirement.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s stake in UBA sheds $6.8 million, as shares plunge on NGX
Elumelu is on track to pocket another sizable dividend in 2023.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power sheds $62 million in 24 hours
Geregu Power is majority owned by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola.