Tony Elumelu’s UBA commits to attracting investments in ECOWAS mining sector
The pledge was reaffirmed at the fourth ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum in Cotonou, Benin.
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Nigerian tycoon Taiwo Afolabi’s group halts port operations in wake of terminal fire
The incident occurred on Saturday, February 24, impacting the facilities of Port and Cargo Handling Services Limited, a key subsidiary of the conglomerate.
Nigerian tycoon Tayo Amusan’s consortium unveils $100-million arena in Lagos
Amusan’s consortium aims to create Africa’s first live entertainment hub, The Arena.
Nigerian tycoon Wale Tinubu promotes resilient oil and gas value chain at Guyana Energy Conference
At the Guyana Energy Conference, Tinubu emphasized the imperative of fostering conducive environments for the oil and gas industry’s growth.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu urges private sector approach to unlock national asset value
Elumelu’s influence extends beyond his roles at UBA, where he serves as chairman, and other entities like Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc and Heirs Holdings.
Access appoints acting CEO 24 hours after confirming Herbert Wigwe’s passing
The announcement, made by the board of directors 24 hours after confirming Wigwe’s demise, is contingent upon the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Nigerian tycoon Taiwo Afolabi’s Sifax Group partners Singaporean firm on aviation development
Afolabi emphasized the consortium’s commitment to leveraging its track record of success in revitalizing enterprises for growth and profitability.
Nigerian tycoon Fidelis Ayebae’s Fidson achieves revenue exceeding $37 million in 2023
The surge in revenue is linked to the heightened sales of ethical products, including infusions, capsules, and tablets.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp hits $160-million revenue milestone in 2023
Elumelu, through his investment firm HH Capital, holds a commanding 29.5-percent stake in Transcorp, owning 11,990,957,350 ordinary shares.
Nigerian tycoon Fola Adeola’s Iwosan Investments unveils new medical facility in Lagos
Iwosan Investments is a leading healthcare investment firm committed to transforming and improving Nigeria’s healthcare landscape.
Consortium including Nigerian tycoon Abdulrazaq Isa’s group to acquire Shell assets for $1.3 billion
Notably, Waltersmith Group, led by Nigerian businessman Abdulrazaq Isa, brings extensive experience in oil exploration and production.
Nigerian tycoon Emeka Onwuka pockets $1.5-million salary from Seplat in 2022
Onwuka, the CFO of Seplat Energy, experienced a substantial 7.78-percent increase in his 2022 compensation, reaching $1.55 million.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA inks $6-billion deal to boost small businesses across Africa
Babatunde Ajayi, the head of SME Banking at UBA, spoke about the initiative during the Nigerian Canadian Business Association Business 2023 Roundtable held in Lagos.
Nigerian tycoon Wole Oshin makes another $1.4 million from Custodian stake
Custodian Investment surges 10 percent on NGX as market capitalization tops $55 million.
Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside loses $1.6 million from Stanbic IBTC stake
Peterside is a key figure in the Nigerian banking industry.
Nigerian tycoon Fidelis Ayebae gains $1.1 million from Fidson stake
Ayebae, a banker turned accomplished industrialist, owns a 33.1-percent stake in the pharmaceutical company, which translates to 759,643,749 ordinary shares.