The four assets that make Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote Africa’s richest man
Dangote built his businesses through strategic acquisitions and organic growth.
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Nigerian tycoon Benedict Peters’ firm fails to overturn Shell arbitration award
Aiteo is an integrated energy company.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote awards 460 scholarships to students in Lagos State
Dangote Group is the continent’s most diversified manufacturing conglomerate.
Nigeria’s second-richest man supports higher education with $12.3-million donation
Rabiu’s grant will provide a much-needed boost to higher education in Nigeria.
Afreximbank’s FEDA acquires minority stake in Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power
Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa will acquire a minority stake in Geregu Power.
This 32-year-old entrepreneur recently raised $20 million to invest in women-owned businesses
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes is one of the youngest female private equity fund managers in Africa.
Meet 39-year-old Nigerian entrepreneur who has raised $191.1 million so far for his startup
Ladi Delano is no stranger to success.
Coris Bank, headed by Burkinabe businessman Idrissa Nassa, opens new branch in Togo
Coris Bank is a leading force in the financial services industry.
NDLEA receives $1.1-million grant from Abdul Samad Rabiu to combat drug abuse in Nigeria
Rabiu said the grant was made in recognition of the many successes of the NDLEA.
Meet Cameroonian entrepreneur who launched $10-million fund to support African tech startups
Eunice Ajim is a Cameroonian-American tech entrepreneur and serial investor.
Aliko Dangote’s fortune takes a hit: Africa’s richest man loses $200 million in December
Dangote derives most of his wealth from his 86-percent stake in Dangote Cement.
This Nigerian-born NBA Player is youngest athlete on Forbes’ top 10 highest-paid list
Giannis Antetokounmpo is just 28 years old.
Meet 40-year-old Ghanaian investor who launched $115-million fund to invest in African fashion
Annan hopes to play a formative role in expanding the social capital of African countries.
Nigerian VC Kola Aina exceeds fundraising goal, leads firm to close fund at $46 million
Aina is a key player in the African venture capital space.
Elon Musk’s Starlink to roll out service in Nigeria before end of 2022
Starlink is the satellite Internet service provided by SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space exploration company.
Ghanaian entrepreneur Gregory Rockson’s mPharma to expand footprint with $43-million investment
mPharma manages pharmaceutical inventories for African mom-and-pop pharmacies.