Magnate Theophilus Danjuma’s million-dollar medical center opens in southeastern Nigeria
The project, conceived in March 2022, was unveiled by the 84-year-old businessman, politician, and retired army general.
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Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia makes $13 million from Zenith Bank stake in 8 days
Ovia, a key figure in Nigeria’s banking industry’s evolution and digital transformation, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
Nigerian tycoon Wole Oshin makes another $1.4 million from Custodian stake
Custodian Investment surges 10 percent on NGX as market capitalization tops $55 million.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu gains $3.7 million from Wema Bank stake
Adebutu, the founder of Nigeria’s oldest gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
Aliko Dangote expects $20-billion refinery to reach 650,000 bpd capacity by 2024
The Dangote Oil Refinery is set to receive its first cargo of 6 million barrels from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC).
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery to commence production in December
The IEA recently commended Dangote and his refinery as a transformative force poised to drive oil demand growth in the coming decade.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote makes $800 million in 10 days
Dangote’s $800-million wealth surge and net worth recovery stand out as the Nigerian naira gains momentum, reclaiming ground on the official market.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola sells 1 million shares in Geregu Power
Femi Otedola executed a cross deal on the Nigerian Exchange via his company, Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited.
Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside loses $1.6 million from Stanbic IBTC stake
Peterside is a key figure in the Nigerian banking industry.
Billionaire Theophilus Danjuma donates $1.36-million to Nigerian university
The $1.36-million donation, through the T.Y. Danjuma Foundation, is the largest donation by an individual for the construction of a student hostel in Nigeria.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu and wife acquire 23 million new shares in UBA
The move by Elumelu and his wife is viewed as a vote of confidence in UBA’s financial performance.
7 companies owned by Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu
With interests in Premier Lotto, Wema Bank, and beyond, Adebutu’s businesses have solidified his position as a key player in Nigeria’s economic evolution.
Nigerian tycoon Fidelis Ayebae gains $1.1 million from Fidson stake
Ayebae, a banker turned accomplished industrialist, owns a 33.1-percent stake in the pharmaceutical company, which translates to 759,643,749 ordinary shares.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe gains $4.6 million from Access Bank shares
Wigwe, who serves as the group managing director and CEO of Access Holdings, holds a substantial 9.09-percent stake in the leading financial services provider.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish’s stake in IHS surges above $70 million
Sam Darwish, a leading figure in the global telecom industry, owns a substantial 4.17-percent stake in IHS Holdings
Nigerian tycoon Mike Adenuga holds ground among world’s top 900 billionaires despite early 2023 setback
With a net worth of $3.3 billion, Adenuga holds the title of the third-richest billionaire in Nigeria.