Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe recoups $2.1 million after last week’s losses
Wigwe owns 4.51 percent of Access Holdings.
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Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters set to receive African Philanthropist Award in Rwanda
Peters has more than 30 years of successful business leadership experience.
Nigerian real estate mogul Paul Onwuanibe’s Landmark Africa secures $24 million funding from Shelter Afrique
Landmark Africa has extended exceptional services to more than 5,000 organizations.
Nigerian shipping tycoon Victor Odili’s stake in MTN Nigeria has slumped by $21.5 million within 48 hours
Odili is a former non-executive director of MTN Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest telecom providers.
Nigerian businessman Atedo Peterside gains $1.9 million from stake in Stanbic IBTC
The increase solidifies his position as one of the richest investors on the Nigerian Exchange.
Nigerian billionaire banker Jim Ovia has lost over $18 million so far in March
Ovia holds a significant 16.2-percent stake in Zenith Bank
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s net worth declines by $100 million in 43 days
Despite recent wealth decline, Adenuga’s net worth is up $500 million YTD.
Meet Gregory Rockson: Ghanaian entrepreneur set to expand his startup in Nigeria with $43-million investment
Rockson is dedicated to transforming healthcare for patients across Africa.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s wealth grows by $541 million despite Nigeria’s cash woes
Dangote’s net worth now stands at $19.2 billion.
Elon Musk’s satellite Internet service Starlink to launch in Kenya in Q2
Starlink is the satellite Internet service provided by SpaceX.
NDLEA receives $1.1-million grant from Abdul Samad Rabiu to combat drug abuse in Nigeria
Rabiu said the grant was made in recognition of the many successes of the NDLEA.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, others raise $2.2 million for flood victims
Rabiu’s participation in the fundraising comes after he established the $23.8-million Nigeria Security Support Fund.
Seplat Energy wants Nigerian energy mogul Bryant Orjiako to assist with critical tasks after retirement
Orjiako’s stake in Seplat Energy is valued at $118.5 million.
Nigerian logistics tycoon Taiwo Afolabi becomes chairman of Sifax Group
After working for Nigerian Express Agencies Limited in the 1980s, Afolabi founded SIFAX Group in 1988.
US rumored to be building world’s largest consulate in Nigeria with billionaire Gilbert Chagoury
In 2000, a Swiss court reportedly convicted Chagoury of laundering funds looted by Nigeria’s late military leader Sani Abacha.
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods acquires shipping vessels to drive West African sugar exports
The new vessel will depart and berth at BUA’s port and terminal.