Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA pours $65 million into port terminal project
This follows public controversy after former Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Managing Director Hadiza Bala Usman accused BUA of breaching concession terms.
West & Central Africa
Ghanaian businessman Joseph Siaw Agyepong signs deal to close dumpsites in Lagos
Joseph Agyepong partners with Lagos to transform waste management, build recycling facilities, create 5,000 jobs, and shift from landfills to resource recovery.
Fidson stake held by Nigerian tycoon Fidelis Ayebae rises by $2.4 million
Over the past 30 days, his stake has surged by N3.8 billion ($2.4 million), propelling the market value of his stake above $13 million.
Nigerian gambling magnate's secret $4.3 million stake in foam manufacturer
Kessington Adebutu’s investment in Vitafoam and Wema Bank highlights his strategic wealth-building beyond Nigeria’s lottery empire, Premier Lotto.
Mike Adenuga’s Globacom expands network to community near Nigeria’s capital
Glo expands mobile network to rural Kura near Abuja, connecting 12,000 residents with LTE, public WiFi for schools, clinics, and businesses.
Seplat, co-founded by Austin Avuru bets big on power sector
The move, announced by CEO Roger Brown, is part of the firm’s long-term strategy to deepen Nigeria’s energy access and industrial development.
Aliko Dangote's mega refinery ends Nigeria’s era as Africa’s top fuel importer
The $20 billion refinery, the largest in Africa and the world’s biggest single-train facility, has reduced Nigeria’s need for imported petrol.
Sam Darwish’s IHS reports $440 million in Q1 2025 revenue
IHS rebounds with $439.6 million in Q1 2025 revenue, driven by 25.6% organic growth and improved margins despite naira headwinds and prior regional divestments.
Otedola hails Tinubu, Cardoso’s reforms as FirstHoldCo regains profitability
At the 13th Annual General Meeting of FirstHoldCo, Otedola pulled back the curtain on the scale of his vision.
Aliko Dangote's refinery set to start polypropylene exports
The move marks a major milestone for Nigerian industrial exports as the country shifts from import dependence to value-added manufacturing.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa's TMG eyes $4.7 billion sales from mixed-use development in Oman
TMG enters Oman with two smart city projects, targeting $4.7 billion in sales as it scales its proven Egypt-Saudi urban model across the Gulf.
Ghana gives Elon Musk’s Starlink one-month deadline to comply with regulations
The move aligns with Ghana’s broader push to tighten oversight of big tech and ensure equitable participation in its growing digital economy.
Aliko Dangote's refinery receives 146,000 tonnes of global oil supply
The latest delivery, discharged by the vessel Hercules, comes ahead of another 125,000-tonne shipment expected via the Sienna.
Tope Shonubi’s Sahara and NNPC agree to improve energy access across Nigeria
The agreement was reached during a recent meeting between Sahara Group’s leadership team and NNPC’s Group CEO.
Jim Ovia makes over $4.6 million from Zenith Bank stake
Zenith Bank shares climb, lifting market cap above $1 billion, as investor sentiment strengthens.
Samuel Dossou-Aworet-backed Tullow agrees to sell Gabon unit for $300 million
Tullow Oil Gabon holds all of Tullow’s non-operated working interests in Gabon, and the buyer is Gabon Oil Company.