South African billionaire Stephen Saad suffers $36-million loss in 33 days
Despite the recent stock dip, Saad remains a prominent investor on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and maintains his status as one of South Africa’s leading businessmen.
Nigeria
Naira devaluation costs Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu $2.7 billion
According to Forbes, Rabiu’s net worth, which soared to $8.4 billion in January 2024, dropped to $5.7 billion.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s oil firm rakes in over $140 million in revenue in 2023
Adenuga, renowned telecom mogul and one of Africa’s wealthiest billionaires, owns a 74.4-percent stake, equivalent to 516,298,603 shares, in Conoil.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $5.7 billion as naira devaluation hits hard
The primary cause behind this abrupt plunge in Dangote’s wealth is attributed to the revaluation of his assets, triggered by the recent devaluation of the Nigerian naira.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish loses $16.6 million from IHS stake
Darwish, the chairman and CEO of IHS, who ranks as one of the top figures in the African telecom industry, holds a substantial 4.17-percent stake in the group.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote gains $7.11 billion in January 2024
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his wealth surged from $15.1 billion on Jan. 1 to $22.2 billion on Jan. 31, marking a $7.11-billion increase.
Nigeria’s second-richest man’s food business hits $610-million revenue in 2023
The surge in revenue is attributed to price adjustments and volume increases from capacity expansion for IRS.
Billionaire Femi Otedola made chairman of Nigeria’s First Bank
The decision to elevate Otedola to the position of chairman was reached at a board meeting today.
Greek businessman John Coumantaros loses $24.5 million from Flour Mills stake
Coumantaros faced significant losses as the company’s shares took a recent hit on the Nigerian Exchange.
Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata’s oil firm exceeds $190 million in revenue in 2023
Similarly, the company’s profit saw a substantial increase of over 270 percent from $1.37 million $5.14 million, indicating improved operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s power empire rakes in $90-million revenue in 2023
The company’s revenue soared beyond the $90-million mark during the period under review, marking a significant milestone in its operations.
Refinery owned by world’s richest Black billionaire set to import U.S. oil
The move by the Dangote Oil Refinery, led by Aliko Dangote, who holds the title of the world’s richest Black billionaire, signals a significant change in strategy.
Nigerian mogul Wale Tinubu’s Oando, others secure $755-million NNPC deal
The contract, part of the Direct Sale and Direct Purchase (DSDP) initiative, was awarded to six oil companies.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu gains $4.18 billion in wealth this year
With a year-to-date wealth gain of $4.18 billion, pushing his net worth to $8.27 billion, he ranks among the top 20 wealth gainers globally in January 2024.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is $300-million richer in 28 days
The surge in Otedola’s net worth is attributed to the stellar performance of his diverse investment portfolio.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote secures spot among world’s biggest gainers
Overcoming naira woes and macroeconomic uncertainties, Dangote’s net worth climbs to $22 billion — a $6.9 billion surge in 2024.