Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery deploys 4,000 CNG trucks in Nigeria
The CNG-powered fleet, imported through Lagos’ Apapa Port, will support the refinery’s fuel delivery program set to launch on August 15.
West & Central Africa
French billionaire’s firm Canal+ hit as Ghana orders MultiChoice shutdown over rates
The regulator has given the company 30 days, until Sept. 8, to respond or risk losing its broadcasting license.
Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Foods becomes Nigeria’s most valuable company
BUA Foods tops Nigerian Exchange with $6.76 billion valuation; revenue grows 36%, net profit doubles in first half of 2025.
Court backs FBNQuest Trustees in move to seize energy assets linked to Tope Shonubi
A Lagos court has cleared FBNQuest Trustees to appoint a receiver over Tope Shonubi’s KEPCO, opening the way to seize key power assets.
Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi’s net worth rises to $2.5 billion after $800 million gain
Adebayo Ogunlesi’s fortune rises to $2.5 billion in 2025 after an $800 million gain from BlackRock stake growth and major deals.
Nigerian billionaire TY Danjuma’s May & Baker to expand manufacturing with new facility
Nigerian billionaire TY Danjuma’s May & Baker boosts local drug production and herbal innovations with new facility.
Nigerian logistics tycoon Taiwo Afolabi’s SIFAX Group boosts Lagos port efficiency
SIFAX Group partners with Micura Services and expands trade links to the UK, India, and China to improve Lagos port operations and ease exports.
Afreximbank backs $4 billion refinancing loan for Aliko Dangote’s refinery
The deal forms part of a broader $4 billion syndicated loan package aimed at refinancing earlier capital costs tied to the construction of the $20 billion refinery.
Nigerian energy tycoon Ademola Adeyemi-Bero’s First E&P pursues Tanzanian gas opportunity
Ademola Adeyemi-Bero'S Nigeria’s First E&P is expanding into Tanzania’s gas sector, part of a broader push by Nigerian companies to grow beyond West Africa’s oil fields.
Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ draws praise from WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala and AfDB’s Adesina
Femi Otedola’s memoir earns praise from Okonjo-Iweala and Adesina for its honest take on business, failure, and lasting success.
Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin’s Custodian posts $81.4 million in half-year revenue
Custodian Investment reports $81.4 million revenue, $17.3 million profit, and $299 million in assets for the first half of 2025.
Aliko Dangote set to become first African with $30 billion fortune
Dangote nears $30 billion fortune as rising cement and sugar shares add $1.23 billion to his wealth in 2025.
Nigerian tycoon Emeka Offor donates $1-million cancer equipment to University of Maiduguri Hospital
Offor’s donation marks one of the largest private medical equipment gifts in northern Nigeria in recent years.
Nigerian oil magnate Gabriel Ogbochie’s Eterna posts $103 million in half-year revenue
Eterna Plc posts $103.9 million H1 revenue and returns to profit, supported by FX gains, tighter cost controls, and stronger fuel distribution.
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s net worth falls by $200 million over 17 days
Patrice Motsepe’s net worth drops by $200 million in 17 days as African Rainbow Minerals battles profit declines and market pressure.
Fidelis Ayebae retires as Fidson CEO after building Nigerian drugmaker into $66 million giant
Ayebae steps down as Fidson CEO after 30 years; firm posts $3.97 million profit and plans $20 million capital raise.