Nigeria’s First Bank appoints billionaire businessman Femi Otedola as non-executive director
The move cements Otedola’s position as a leading figure in Nigeria’s business landscape and underscores his influence in the country’s financial sector.
Nigerian billionaire
5 assets owned by Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire Gilbert Chagoury
Gilbert holds a prominent position in Nigeria’s business landscape, and his philanthropic contributions have earned him respect and recognition.
Bank linked to Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola rakes in $240 million in profit in six months
Otedola holds the largest stake in the Lagos-based financial services holding group, with a 5.57-percent stake as of June 30, 2023.
5 companies owned by Africa’s fifth-richest billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu
Boasting a net worth of $5.6 billion, Rabiu now ranks as the fifth-richest man in Africa.
Aliko Dangote reclaims title of richest investor on NGX, as Dangote Cement stake skyrockets to $6.6 billion
The surge in the shares of Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement company, was the driving force behind Dangote’s resurgence.
GIPLC disburses funds raised at Igho Sanomi charity event for sick children
Sanomi, a prominent Nigerian business leader, is recognized not only for his success but also for his philanthropy.
Geregu surpasses $1 billion market cap as Otedola partners AFDB to build Nigeria’s first-ever PPP power transmission project
This recent boost follows reports that Otedola is partnering with the Lagos State government to develop a power transmission project.
5 companies owned by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola
As one of Africa’s richest individuals, Otedola continues to wield significant influence in Nigeria’s economic landscape.
Nigerian energy tycoon Tope Shonubi invests $142 million in two LPG vessels
Shonubi is a co-founder and CEO of Sahara Group, a conglomerate with oil production, electricity generation, and oil trading operations.
Over $20 million vanishes from Nigerian tycoon Victor Odili’s MTN Nigeria stake in a month
Victor Odili, regarded as one of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, has a 3.96 percent stake in MTN Nigeria.
Nigerian tycoon Dahiru Mangal’s Max Air suspended over safety concerns
Mangal, the owner of Max Air, owns Afdin Group, which owns an LPG Plant, rice mills and fertilizer blending plants.
Shell alleges Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters’ Aiteo owes $2.6 billion in oil loans
In the face of the recent lawsuit, Peters is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with officials from the Zimbabwean government.
Dangote’s sugar business to merge with rice- and salt-processing outfits, creating giant food conglomerate
The merger between Dangote Sugar and Nascon, along with Dangote Rice, is among the matters to be deliberated during the upcoming board of directors meeting.
Mike Adenuga’s Conoil stake nears $75 million with $22-million boost
Adenuga, one of Africa’s richest billionaires, owns a majority stake of 74.4 percent in Conoil Plc.
Femi Otedola in talks with Lagos gov’t for Nigeria’s first-ever PPP power transmission project
Otedola expressed his optimism about the talks, which aim to establish Nigeria’s first-ever PPP power transmission project.
Nigerian billionaire Kola Karim donated $65,000 to Conservative Party
Karim, an energy and construction tycoon, joins a list of conservative party donors that include Mohamed Mansour and Amit Lohia.