Nigerian businessman Samuel Maduka Onyishi’s C&I Leasing wins approval for $20 million raise
C&I Leasing, chaired by Nigerian entrepreneur Samuel Maduka, won approval to raise $20 million in debt and equity to expand and refinance debt.
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Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp reports $183 million in half-year revenue
Transcorp posts $183 million H1 2025 revenue, with assets rising to $592 million across power, hospitality, and energy sectors.
Nigerian businessman Oba Otudeko cleared in $8 million fraud case
Nigeria’s EFCC drops $8M fraud case against Oba Otudeko after court-approved settlement; Honeywell Group reaffirms his integrity and leadership.
Nigerian businessman Adedeji Adeleke confirms completion of $2 billion power plant
Adedeji Adeleke’s $2 billion gas plant is ready in Ondo, awaiting grid link to begin powering over 2,000 jobs in Nigeria.
Nigerian businessman Oba Otudeko exits First HoldCo in multimillion-dollar deal
Oba Otudeko exits First Holdco in a $211 million deal, clearing the path for Femi Otedola to tighten control of Nigeria’s oldest banking group.
Nigerian businessman Temitope Lawani's Helios gets $50 million to support African sports, entertainment
Helios secures $50 million from IFC and Proparco to scale Africa’s sports and entertainment sector through investments in events, media rights, and infrastructure.
15 companies the late Nigerian businessman Aminu Dantata owned
Inside Aminu Dantata’s 15-company legacy spanning oil, real estate, banking, transport, and Nigeria’s economic rise.
Why Tony Elumelu is betting big on UBA with a stake worth over $80 million
In Elumelu’s world, control is currency, and UBA is the crown jewel he’s determined to protect.
Tope Shonubi’s Sahara and NNPC agree to improve energy access across Nigeria
The agreement was reached during a recent meeting between Sahara Group’s leadership team and NNPC’s Group CEO.
7 companies the late Nigerian businessman Pascal Dozie owned
Pascal Dozie, founder of Diamond Bank and key figure in Nigeria’s telecom sector, passed away at 86, leaving a legacy of transformative entrepreneurship.
Pascal Dozie, founder of defunct Diamond Bank, dies at 86
Dozie founded Diamond Bank in 1990, growing it into a major player before its acquisition by Access Holdings in 2018.
Tony Elumelu’s UBA stake falls below $60 million
Elumelu faced a similar setback in 2024 when UBA’s 32.55% stock gain was erased by naira devaluation, cutting his stake’s value $17 million.
Nigerian businessman Oba Otudeko summoned to court over $24 million fraud
The case adds to his growing legal troubles, marking another chapter in the challenges facing the former FBN Holdings chairman and founder of Honeywell Group.
Why Tony Elumelu isn't a dollar billionaire yet
Reports have speculated that his net worth stands at $2.15 billion, but Forbes remains the recognized authority in wealth rankings—anything else is just speculation.
NNPC acquires stake in $7 million CNG Plant owned by Nigerian businessman Greg Ogbeifun
NNPC acquires a 15% stake in Starzs Gas’ $7 million CNG plant, strengthening Nigeria’s clean energy drive, domestic gas expansion, and industrial development.
Aradel, led by Nigerian businessman Ladi Jadesimi, reports $160 million profit in 2024
This milestone secured it a spot as one of Nigeria’s most profitable companies, showcasing a dramatic 361.1 percent increase in profitability compared to the prior year.