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.
West & Central Africa
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.
Nigerians now able to preorder Elon Musk’s Starlink service
SpaceX is just one of many ventures owned by Musk.