Nigerian businessman Pascal Dozie’s stake in MTN Nigeria surges by $8 million
The surge in the market value of Dozie’s 1.6-percent stake in MTN Group can be attributed to renewed investor interest.
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Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin gains $3 million from Custodian stake
Oshin holds a 26.81-percent stake in Custodian Investment, or 1,576,662,503 ordinary shares.
Nigerian gambling magnate Adebutu’s daughter faces $1-million loss in Wema Bank stake
Abolanle Matel-Okoh, daughter and CEO of Havilah Ventures, who is also on the board of Wema Bank Plc, holds a 4.54-percent stake in Wema Bank.
5 richest bankers in Nigeria
Billionaires.Africa has identified and ranked the five richest bankers who have redefined the Nigerian financial landscape.
Nigerian tycoon Akintoye Akindele arrested over alleged fraud
As an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and lecturer, Akindele has held significant positions in various companies across the world.
Africa’s powerhouse executive Tony Elumelu suffers $3.1-million loss in UBA stake
Despite this substantial loss, Elumelu maintains his position as one of the wealthiest investors on the local bourse and continues to be one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen.
Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s food empire shines bright with $120 million profit in H1 2023
BUA Foods, which is majority owned by Rabiu, is the unified food business segment of BUA Group.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s oil marketing firm nets $8.12-million profit in H1 2023
Adenuga maintains a majority stake of 74.4 percent, or 516,298,603 shares, in the oil marketing business.
Aliko Dangote’s sugar empire reports $36-million loss amid naira devaluation
Dangote Sugar has also announced plans for a proposed merger with Nascon Allied Industries Plc and Dangote Rice Limited.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu suffers $6-million loss in 25 days from Wema Bank stake
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto, holds a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Dangote’s salt company registers $7.5-million profit in H1 2023, revenue soars beyond $49 million
Nascon Allied Industries is a prominent salt-processing company and a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, led by Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote.
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement soars with more than $280 million in revenue and record-breaking profits
BUA Cement’s robust financial performance underscores its ability to weather challenges and solidifies its position as a key player in the Nigerian cement industry.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank dips by $6 million in 25 days
Kessington Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, holds a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu splashes $4.8 million to acquire new shares in BUA Cement
Based on the current share price, the total market value of Rabiu’s 96.13-percent stake in BUA Cement now stands at N3.22 billion ($4.06 billion).
Nigerian businessman Atedo Peterside gains $2.6 million from Stanbic IBTC stake
Peterside, a key figure in the Nigerian banking industry, holds a significant 1.14-percent stake in Stanbic IBTC.
Meet Gabonese oil tycoon Samuel Dossou-Aworet, who owns $170-million share in Nigeria’s top energy group
Dossou-Aworet’s meteoric rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of Africa’s energy elite is a tale of determination and razor-sharp business acumen.