Aliko Dangote’s group launches recruitment exercise for upcoming refinery – learn how to apply
To support the well-being of its prospective candidates, Dangote Group has established temporary housing for 20,000 employees.
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Herbert Wigwe’s Access Holdings targets 100 million customers in ambitious expansion plan
The group also plans to expand its presence in Europe by opening a new unit in France.
Cameroonian businessman accuses South African bank of misleading justice in $235-million property seizure
Danpullo is the founder of Baba Ahmadou Group.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu reaps $2.36 million in gains from UBA share-price increase
Elumelu owns a significant 6.9-percent stake in UBA.
Abdul Samad Rabiu becomes Africa’s fourth-richest man, ousting Egypt’s Nassef Sawiris
Rabiu is Nigeria’s second-richest man.
Cameroonian banker Alain Nkontchou makes $1.5-million power move with Ecobank share purchase
Nkontchou is the chairman of Ecobank.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe’s Access Holdings aborts takeover of Kenya’s Sidian Bank
Wigwe owns a 4.51-percent stake in Access Holdings.
Nigeria’s president to commission $19-billion refinery owned by Aliko Dangote
The project will strengthen the country’s downstream industry.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $255 million in 12 days
He remains Nigeria’s second-richest man.
Releaf, led by Nigerian entrepreneur Ikenna Nzewi, raises $3.3 million for new technologies
Releaf has secured more than $100 million in supply contracts.
Ghanaian entrepreneur Miishe Addy leads logistics platform to raise $13 million in funding
Her extensive experience proved invaluable in securing funding from investors.
Flutterwave, led by Nigerian tech entrepreneur Gbenga Agboola, competes to buy British fintech Railsr
Flutterwave was co-founded in 2016.
Nigerian media mogul Raymond Dokpesi released following delay at Heathrow Airport
The mogul is the founder and former chairman of Daar Communications.
Dave Chappelle reveals African-American businessman Jay-Z’s investments in Ghana
Jay Z remains one of the few Black billionaires in the United States.
Nigerian multimillionaire banker Herbert Wigwe sees stake in Access slump by $5.7 million
Herbert Wigwe owns a 4.51-percent stake in Access Holdings.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu invites African entrepreneurs to apply for $5,000 in seed capital
He emphasized the importance of not only personal success but also giving back to the community.