Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu loses $2.8 million on Wema Bank shares
This comes after a surge in the market value of his stake in Wema Bank between May 1 and 7, when it increased by N6.01 billion ($4.35 million)
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This comes after a surge in the market value of his stake in Wema Bank between May 1 and 7, when it increased by N6.01 billion ($4.35 million)
Adebutu, founder of Premier Lotto Limited, Nigeria’s oldest gaming company, owns a significant stake (28.09 percent) in Wema Bank.
This recent setback follows a surge in his fortune between March 8 and March 20, when his stake in Wema Bank increased by $2.3 million.
The bank’s annual report revealed N685.59 million ($593,000) in fraud losses during the year.
Its profits skyrocketed by 217 percent, leaping from N11.35 billion ($8.52 million) in 2022 to N35.99 billion ($27.2 million).
This surge not only reaffirms Adebutu’s status as one of the wealthiest investors on the NGX but also underscores Wema Bank’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s financial landscape.
Adebutu owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
In the first week of 2024, Wema Bank shares on the NGX rose by 33 percent from N5.55 ($0.006) to N7.38 ($0.008).
Adebutu, the founder of Nigeria’s oldest gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.15-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto, holds a 28.15-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Abolanle Matel-Okoh, daughter and CEO of Havilah Ventures, who is also on the board of Wema Bank Plc, holds a 4.54-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto, holds a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank.
Kessington Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, holds a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank
Kessington Adebutu is the founder and CEO of Premier Lotto Limited, Nigeria’s oldest and largest gaming company.
Shares in the bank have surged by 45 percent since June 21, as bargain hunters continue to acquire stakes in the bank.