Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire Bassim Haidar scores big as Klarna IPO surges
Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire Bassim Haidar’s Knuru Capital bet on Klarna years ago. Klarna’s New York debut likely turned that stake into millions.
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Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire Bassim Haidar’s Knuru Capital bet on Klarna years ago. Klarna’s New York debut likely turned that stake into millions.
The layoffs followed a protest at one of the company’s construction sites in Lagos, where workers stopped work and marched to demand better conditions.
A longtime supporter of the Tories, Haidar is now backing Nigel Farage, whom he believes can restore the UK to its former glory.
Gilbert Chagoury has been a major force in Nigeria’s business world for decades.
The decision, made during a recent FEC meeting presided over by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, follows the announcement by Minister of Works David Umahi five months ago.
Chagoury’s success has not been without controversy.
Gilbert holds a prominent position in Nigeria’s business landscape, and his philanthropic contributions have earned him respect and recognition.