First HoldCo’s half-year earnings top $1 billion under Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola
First HoldCo’s gross earnings jump to $1.07 billion in H1 2025, while Otedola-led reforms drive asset growth and investor confidence.
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9 companies owned by Nigerian billionaire and Bet9ja founder, Kunle Soname
Outside of sports betting, Kunle Soname, a Nigerian gaming tycoon and chairman of Bet9ja, has built an empire that spans aviation, ceramics, hospitality, sports and hospitality.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ now available for pre-order
Femi Otedola’s new book reveals lessons on building billion-dollar businesses, overcoming setbacks, and inspiring Africa’s next leaders.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth rises to $6 billion on cement, food gains
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth rises to $6 billion as gains from BUA Cement and BUA Foods push him higher among Africa’s richest individuals.
Nigerian tycoon Abdullahi Bashir Haske detained by law enforcement in corruption probe
Abdullahi Bashir Haske has reportedly been detained by the EFCC amid an expanding corruption probe involving alleged money laundering, shell companies, and questionable oil contracts tied to NNPCL and private jet operations.
BUA Cement, owned by Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad, posts $380 million in half-year revenue
BUA Cement posts $380 million in revenue and $118 million in profit, fueled by Nigeria’s construction boom and strong leadership from Abdul Samad Rabiu.
Nigerian fertilizer tycoon Thomas Etuh's bank accounts frozen over $16.1 million debt
Thomas Etuh's TAK Group is one of the largest blenders of fertlizer in nigeria and also helps farmers and agribusinesses move fertilizer, grain and other farm produce across the country—all the way from assembly points and silos to blending plants, processing centers and final markets.
Femi Otedola’s quiet power move spurs $211 million block trade on NGX
Rare $211.7 million block trade on NGX signals changing control at First HoldCo as longtime shareholders quietly exit.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola details rise to success in upcoming autobiography
Femi Otedola reveals lessons, risks, and defining moments in business in his long-awaited autobiography.
Billionaire Mike Adenuga’s Globacom to launch public Wi-Fi in Lagos under new deal
Globacom teams up with Wave5 to deploy public Wi-Fi in Lagos, aiming to ease congestion and expand digital access.
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans Nigeria’s biggest seaport
This infrastructure will enhance logistics for Dangote’s fertilizer and oil refinery operations, including planned exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power sees $57 million in 2025 half-year revenue
Geregu Power, led by Femi Otedola, posts steady $57.4 million revenue in H1 2025, showing strength in a tough energy market.
Nigerian oil billionaire Muhammadu Indimi to earn $600,000 Jaiz Bank dividend
Indimi, who holds nearly 13.1 billion shares—equal to a 29.36 percent stake, is the largest shareholder in Jaiz Bank, the first Islamic bank in Nigeria.
Billionaire philanthropist Aminu Dantata, uncle to Aliko Dangote, dies at 94
News of his passing was confirmed on Saturday by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid, who shared the announcement with deep sorrow.
Billionaire Femi Otedola backs tax reforms, calls them turning point for Nigeria’s economy
The Nigerian businessman and philanthropist hails President Tinubu’s overhaul of Nigeria’s tax laws as a transformative moment for business and inclusive growth.
Otedola's FirstHoldCo pumps nearly $10 million into cybersecurity defenses
The bold move underscores the group’s commitment to safeguarding customer assets amid rising cyberattacks targeting financial institutions across Nigeria.