Nigerian developer Sijibomi Ogundele wanted by EFCC over alleged money laundering
Sijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Group, faces EFCC probe over alleged money laundering and fund diversion in Nigeria.
West & Central Africa
Dangote refinery bought crude worth $7.2 million from NNPC in July
Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery bought $7.2 million crude from NNPC in July under Nigeria’s naira-for-crude policy, filings show.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank to open in Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank will open in Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon in 2025, with Kenya expansion plans also underway.
Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin's Custodian stake is now worth $42 million
Wole Oshin’s Custodian stake soars to $42 million as shares rally 142%, boosting wealth and investor confidence in Nigeria’s insurance sector.
Fidelis Ayebae's Fidson partners with Japanese firm to expand Nigeria drug production
Fidson Healthcare expands partnership with Japan’s Ohara to boost local drug production, cut reliance on imports, and improve access to affordable medicines.
Aliko Dangote refinery halts gasoline unit for two weeks
Dangote’s $20 billion Nigerian refinery has shut its gasoline unit for two weeks after technical faults, disrupting output and tightening markets.
Nigerian entrepreneur Seyi Ebenezer’s Payaza secures SEC approval for $13 million commercial paper
Payaza Africa secures SEC approval for $13 million commercial paper, attracting strong investor interest to fund Pan-African expansion and tech upgrades.
OpenAI makes $1.1 billion acquisition as Nigerian billionaire Ogunlesi serves on board
OpenAI acquires Statsig for $1.1 billion, expanding product testing tools while Adebayo Ogunlesi brings boardroom influence.
Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote's refinery sends first petrol cargo to U.S.
Dangote’s $20 billion refinery sent its first gasoline cargo to the U.S., marking Nigeria’s debut as a direct fuel exporter to America.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery sees surge in global fuel sales
The refinery has accelerated exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel, filling a supply gap created by maintenance closures at Saudi Aramco and Kuwait facilities.
Nigerian billionaire TY Danjuma’s firm wins $10 million oil deal
Nigerian billionaire TY Danjuma’s South Atlantic Petroleum signs $10 million oil deal with TotalEnergies in the Niger Delta.
Energy mogul Ahonsi Unuigbe’s Petralon revives 46-year-old Nigerian oil field
Ahonsi Unuigbe’s Petralon Energy restarts Dawes Island Field, boosting Nigeria’s output and advancing community-led development.
Zenith Bank CEO Adaora Umeoji delivers $130,000 to Nigeria’s D’Tigress
Zenith Bank honors Nigeria’s women’s basketball champions with $130,000 after their 2025 AfroBasket victory.
GTCO’s CEO Segun Agbaje’s stake is now worth $2.5 million
Segun Agbaje’s stake in GTCO has surged to $2.5 million as shares rally, cementing his standing among Nigeria’s affluent bankers.
Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid drive Nigerian entertainment industry toward $13.6 billion
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is projected to hit $13.6 billion by 2028, led by Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid.
Allen Onyema’s Air Peace launches Nigeria’s first direct route to Brazil
Air Peace begins direct Nigeria–Brazil service, boosting trade, tourism, and cultural ties, while cutting travel time by nearly a day.