Nigerian president awards highway project to billionaire linked to Sani Abacha
Chagoury’s success has not been without controversy.
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Bank led by Nigerian tycoon Herbert Wigwe achieves over $180 million in profit
Under Wigwe, Access also saw its total deposits surge from $15.23 billion at the start of the year to $20.2 billion as of June 30, 2023.
American-Nigerian mogul Sam Darwish’s IHS to deploy 750 towers in Brazil
Founded by Darwish in 2001, IHS Holding retains its position as one of the largest telecom infrastructure groups in terms of tower count.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe gains $8 million from Access Holdings stake
Wigwe’s commitment to Access Holdings and his strategic share acquisitions have established him as a top figure in the Nigerian banking sector.
Dangote’s stepbrother, Sayyu Dantata, gains $2.4 million from MRS stake in 48 hours
Dantata owns an impressive 60 percent of MRS Oil Nigeria Limited, through his investment company, MRS Africa Holdings.
Nigerian tech entrepreneur Favor Ori’s explores acquisition options after raising $3 million
PayDay, founded by Ori nearly two years ago, maintains dual headquarters in Canada and Rwanda.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery imports crude ahead of launch
The Dangote Oil Refinery project stands as a resounding testament to the unwavering dedication of Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Group.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery to commence operations by October
Despite these delays, Dangote’s fortune has witnessed a remarkable surge, catapulting him back among the world’s top 100 billionaires.
Ugandan tycoon denies plans to pay Burna Boy $1 million for stadium opening
The reaction by Kiggundu, confirmed by sources close to him, follows a flurry of media reports initially disclosed by Kenyan online newspaper Tuko.
Nigerian energy tycoon Wale Tinubu gains $40 million from Oando stake
Tinubu, a towering figure in the Nigerian energy industry, who owns 66.67 percent of Ocean and Oil Development Partners (OODP), has an indirect stake in Oando.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu rejoins world’s 500 richest billionaires
This surge in wealth has firmly positioned Rabiu as the 500th richest individual globally, just behind the 499th-ranked Charles Dolan.
Nigerian business mogul Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi orders $76-million luxury jet
Azudialu-Obiejesi’s decision to procure the G-700 aircraft underscores his commitment to building a world-class energy conglomerate.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu to pocket $1.6-million dividend from UBA
The interim dividend payout will be deposited into Elumelu’s bank account on Fri., Oct. 6.
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish loses $32 million in 3 weeks
Despite the sustained decline in the market value of his stake, Darwish remains one of the top players in the global telecom industry.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia to pocket $3.2 million Zenith Bank dividend
Ovia is recognized as Nigeria’s richest banker and a top figure in Africa’s financial services industry.
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave to invest $50-million in Kenya
Flutterwave CEO and Co-Founder, Olugbenga Agboola disclosed this strategic move in a recent media interview held in Nairobi.