7 companies owned by Nigeria’s richest woman Folorunso Alakija
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged seven companies owned by Alakija, showcasing her diverse business empire.
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Africa’s richest man drops off top 100 billionaires list as wealth dips below $17 billion
As of Sept. 1, Dangote’s net worth stood at $17.8 billion, but it has now plummeted to $16.7 billion.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s cement company slashes cement prices
This decision comes just one month after Rabiu expressed optimism regarding the completion of two new cement factories by the year’s end.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s Dangote Foods to emerge before end of 2023
Notably, the merger is poised to significantly boost the net worth of Dangote, who ranks as the richest man in Africa.
Court sets date for ruling on Nigerian multimillionaire ABC Orjiakor’s $101-million debt lawsuit
ABC Orjiakor, who owns a 6.4-percent stake in Seplat Energy, one of Nigeria’s largest energy companies, ranks as one of Nigeria’s wealthiest business figures.
7 companies owned by billionaire African energy mogul Benedict Peters
Billionaires.Africa has identified and tracked seven notable assets owned by billionaire Benedict Peters.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga to receive $1.65-million dividend from Conoil
Led by the visionary Mike Adenuga, Conoil has firmly established its dominance in Nigeria’s petroleum marketing arena.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s oil firm to distribute $2.2-million dividend to shareholders
Under the astute leadership of Adenuga, Conoil has solidified its position as a dominant force in Nigeria’s petroleum marketing industry.
Gilbert Chagoury: Controversial billionaire awarded contract to construct Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Back in 1971, Gilbert Chagoury and his younger brother, Ronald Chagoury, set the stage for their remarkable journey by founding the Chagoury Group.
Nigerian president awards highway project to billionaire linked to Sani Abacha
Chagoury’s success has not been without controversy.
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.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga in spotlight over $260-million debt and bribery allegations
Adenuga, whose net worth stands at $3.5 billion, ranks as one of Nigeria’s most prominent and wealthiest businessmen.
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.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu plans to crash cement prices
Rabiu said that his company, BUA Cement, is building two new plants that will increase output capacity to 17 million metric tonnes.
5 businesses owned by Nigerian multimillionaire Michael J. Prest
The narrative of African commodity trading is incomplete without mentioning the influence of Prest.