Karl Toriola-led MTN Nigeria to spend $664 million on network expansion
The commitment comes despite a difficult year that left the industry struggling with foreign exchange shortages and soaring operating costs.
West & Central Africa
Ghanaian tycoon Ibrahim Mahama’s E&P acquires Black Volta, Sankofa gold projects
The acquisition followed the transfer of all issued shares from Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd. and Upwest Resources Ltd., according to filings with Ghana’s Registrar of Companies.
Nigerian aviation mogul Obiora Okonkwo’s airline to buy six aircraft for expansion
The deal, sealed at Southwest’s Dallas, Texas headquarters, marks a pivotal step in the Nigerian airline’s fleet expansion strategy.
Nigerian insurance mogul Oye Hassan Odukale guides Leadway Holdings in PAL Pensions deal
Leadway Holdings strengthens its position in Nigeria’s $12.4 billion pension industry with PAL Pensions acquisition.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s memoir now No. 1 on Amazon business category
Billionaire Femi Otedola’s Making It Big tops Amazon’s business category, blending memoir with leadership lessons.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola spends $15 million on daughter’s wedding
Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, married Afrobeats star Mr. Eazi in a $15 million trilogy, the most expensive wedding in Africa’s history.
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.
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.