One of Nigeria’s richest bankers, Herbert Wigwe, rakes in $9.8 million in 24 days
Wigwe’s stake in Access Holdings has grown by N7.59 billion ($9.87 million), reaching N55.89 billion ($72.7 million) .
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Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin-linked fund faces stunning $7-million loss
Lee-Chin is the founder of Portland Private Equity, the private equity fund company in charge of Portland JSX Limited.
Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers return for second sale amid high demand
In May, Adidas announced its decision to sell off the inventory of Yeezy sneakers created in partnership with West.
Currency fluctuation wipes $400 million from Dangote’s wealth in 24 hours
Dangote’s net worth had recently surged to $11.2 billion, putting him on the verge of reclaiming the title of Africa’s richest man.
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.
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.
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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.