Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s firm receives approval to buy back shares worth $917 million
Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement producer.
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Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement producer.
The surge solidifies his position as Nigeria’s second-richest man.
Rabiu derives the majority of his fortune from his 92-percent stake in BUA Cement.
Geregu is one of Nigeria’s largest power-generating enterprises.
Dangote derives most of his wealth from an 86-percent stake in Dangote Cement.
Otedola owns 80 percent of Geregu Power.
Rabiu’s net worth increased from $5.6 billion to $7 billion in less than a month.
Otedola is the largest shareholder in FBNH with a sizable stake of 5.57 percent.
Dangote’s 86-percent stake in his cement company is worth $8.64 billion.
None of Dangote Cement’s directors will take part in the share buyback program.
Rabiu’s participation in the fundraising comes after he established the $23.8-million Nigeria Security Support Fund.
Odili is also the chairman and executive director of Aeromaritime Group.
Dangote has a net worth of $18.3 billion.
Peters is the founder of Aiteo Group.
It now takes $6 billion to make the Forbes 400 richest list.
Adenuga is one of the world’s 500 wealthiest billionaires.