7 companies owned by Nigerian multimillionaire Tunde Folawiyo
Folawiyo’s impact extends beyond the Yinka Folawiyo Group. His extensive leadership journey has significantly impacted various companies.
West & Central Africa
Africa’s richest: Dangote’s grip strengthens as net worth hits $11.2 billion
Dangote’s status as the richest man in Africa has been further fortified by a noteworthy increase of $200 million within a mere span of eight days.
The 7 richest women on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Billionaires.Africa presents the seven wealthiest female investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as at Aug. 25, 2023.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power gains GCR’s confidence with stable outlook
Under Otedola’s guidance, Geregu Power has become a leading player in Nigeria’s power industry.
10 companies owned by Senegal’s richest man, Yerim Sow
Sow, Senegal’s richest man, is the founder of Teyliom Group.
Aiteo Group counters with concrete facts baseless allegations against its founder and CEO — Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters
In a world where misinformation can spread at an alarming pace, the responsibility of credible journalism becomes paramount.
7 assets owned by Cameroon’s richest man, Baba Ahmadou Danpullo
As Cameroon’s richest man, Danpullo continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s economic landscape.
Nigerian tycoon Taiwo Afolabi’s Sifax Group expands fleet, acquires 13 trucks
Under Afolabi, Sifax Group has evolved into a leading conglomerate with diversified interests in aviation, oil and gas, maritime, haulage, logistics, and hospitality.
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave advances IPO plans
Agboola’s stake in Flutterwave surged to a value exceeding $370 million after the company’s funding round last year in February.
Nigerian entrepreneur Tosin Eniolorunda’s Moniepoint to acquire Kenyan payment firm
Moniepoint Inc., originally founded as Apt Inc. by Eniolorunda in 2015, has rapidly evolved into a powerhouse within the fintech realm.
Former OPEC President Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery offenses in UK
Alison-Madueke served as Nigeria’s minister for petroleum resources under former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Nigeria’s richest banker loses $158 million to naira devaluation
Despite the fiscal setbacks he has endured, Ovia’s position as Nigeria’s richest banker remains steadfast.
Ghana’s richest investor Daniel Ofori gains $1.3 million in 53 days
Ofori, the richest investor on the Ghana Stock Exchange, holds a beneficial 6.8-percent stake in Societe Generale Ghana.
Congolese billionaire Lucien Ebata to raise $580 million in pre-export financing for oil shipments
Ebata, one of Africa’s richest men, is the founder and CEO of Orion Oil and publisher of Forbes Afrique.
Gambian tycoon Mustapha Njie’s TAF spearheading multibillion-dollar housing opportunity in Africa
The African continent stands on the precipice of transformation, with urbanization rates skyrocketing and economies burgeoning.
Cameroon’s richest man Baba Ahmadou Danpullo brings MTN to its knees
Earlier this year, Danpullo accused First National Bank of orchestrating the misleading seizure and liquidation of his South African properties.