Billionaire Aliko Dangote goes to China to build a shipping fleet from scratch
Dangote Group will order vessels from Chinese shipyards, with first deliveries as early as 2029, as refinery expansion drives cargo demand.
Nigeria
The oil tycoon who bought Equinor's Nigerian business is in prison over a $1.5 million dispute
The family of Chappal Energies CEO Ufoma Immanuel has petitioned President Tinubu, alleging he was handcuffed to a hospital bed in detention.
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.
Group demands government action over raid on Ghanaian tycoon Sam Jonah's Nigerian real estate company
A Ghanaian group has demanded government intervention over a raid on Sam Jonah's Jonah Capital at Abuja's River Park Estate amid a disputed ownership fight.
Billionaire Femi Otedola's First HoldCo stake hits $641 million as shares hit record high
Femi Otedola's stake in First HoldCo climbed to about $641 million after the Nigerian bank's shares surged 9.97% to a record N95.95 on Friday.
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.