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West & Central Africa
Adebola Adegunwa donates $1 million trauma center to Nigerian hospital
The center, which was completed in less than a year, marks a major step forward in the region’s emergency healthcare capabilities.
7 companies the late Nigerian businessman Pascal Dozie owned
Pascal Dozie, founder of Diamond Bank and key figure in Nigeria’s telecom sector, passed away at 86, leaving a legacy of transformative entrepreneurship.
Pascal Dozie, founder of defunct Diamond Bank, dies at 86
Dozie founded Diamond Bank in 1990, growing it into a major player before its acquisition by Access Holdings in 2018.
Benedict Peters resolves dispute at Accra Apartment Complex, no arrests, police confirm
Pan-African billionaire Benedict Peters’ dispute over lift access at an Accra apartment complex led to a peaceful vehicle protest, resolved without disruptions.
Abdul Samad Rabiu signs deal for palm oil refinery
The facility will support sustainable practices in agriculture and manufacturing.
Samuel Dossou-Aworet-backed Tullow Oil sells oil assets to Gabonese government
Tullow Oil sells Tullow Oil Gabon SA to the Gabonese government for $302 million.
Paul Fokam's Afriland to boost SME financing in Cameroon with $60 million
The move is designed to help close the funding gap faced by local businesses, especially those led by women, and support private-sector growth in the country.
Nigerian energy tycoon Tope Shonubi’s Asharami Energy wins Kenya’s LPG deal
This win pushes aside the state-owned Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and challenges the expansion plans of Tanzanian energy giant Lake Oil, owned by Ally Edha Awadh.
MTN unfreezes $23 million as court rules against Cameroon's richest man
This is a major twist in the ongoing legal battle between Baba Ahmadou Danpullo and First National Bank (FNB), with MTN Cameroon caught in the middle.
Burkina Faso's richest man starts construction of Gabon's $370 million airport
EBOMAF has also been tapped to lead the development of Libreville 2 — a brand-new city designed for smart living and sustainable growth.
Mike Adenuga warns MTN-Airtel deal could harm fair competition in Nigeria
He warned that granting MTN additional spectrum could distort the market, reduce competition, and ultimately raise costs for consumers.
Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank secures $7.6 Proparco guarantee to boost trade in Chad
Coris Bank secures $7.6 million guarantee to boost trade in Chad, addressing supply gaps and supporting local industries for long-term economic growth.
Aradel, led by Ladi Jadesimi, completes acquisition of Olo marginal fields
This strategic move strengthens Aradel’s upstream portfolio and advances its multi-field cluster development strategy in the Niger Delta.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu to pocket $143 million dividend from BUA Foods
This dividend, which will be paid on September 25, is the lion’s share of the proposed N234 billion ($152.43 million) payout for the year.
Fidson, led by Fidelis Ayebae, declares $1.49 million dividend for shareholders
The payout reflects the pharmaceutical group’s focus on rewarding investors following an impressive financial performance in 2024.