MDaaS begins Francophone expansion with new office in Cameroon’s largest city
This is part of the company’s strategy to broaden its presence beyond Nigeria to meet increasing healthcare demands across the continent.
West & Central Africa
Kessington Adebutu gains $3.2 million from Wema Bank shares
Over the past 53 days, the market value of his stake has increased by N5.45 billion ($3.26 million), fueled by a robust stock performance on the NGX.
Sam Darwish’s stake in IHS Holding dips below $40 million
Over the past three weeks, the value of his holdings has dropped by $3.1 million, tracking a 7.8 percent fall in IHS shares.
Flour Mills reports $1.01 billion in revenue for H1 2025
FMN's revenue surged 75.98 percent, climbing from N964.6 billion ($576.26 million) in the same period last year to N1.7 trillion ($1.01 billion).
BP, Vitol, Trafigura drive sales at Dangote Oil Refinery, redefining Africa’s oil market
British oil giant BP, Swiss-based Vitol, and Singapore’s Trafigura lead sales from the Dangote Oil Refinery as Africa’s largest oil plant reshapes market.
Funke Opeke exits MainOne after $320-million deal as Equinix focuses on growth
Funke Opeke steps down after 14 years as MainOne's CEO following a milestone $320 million acquisition by Equinix.
MTN Nigeria aims for $30.4-million commercial paper issuance to boost liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising costs
MTN Nigeria plans to raise $30.4 million through commercial paper issuance to strengthen liquidity amid naira devaluation and rising operational costs.
The 10 biggest donations by Femi Otedola: How he is building a legacy of impact
Otedola’s generosity has touched lives nationwide, with substantial donations spanning education, health, security, and economic empowerment.
BUA Foods posts $647 million in revenue in nine months, doubles earnings
BUA Foods Plc, one of Nigeria's top food producers, reports a 104-percent increase in revenue to N1.07 trillion ($647 million) for the nine months ending September 2024, driven by strong demand for sugar, flour, and pasta amid challenging economic conditions.
Dangote Oil Refinery denies payments to IPMAN amid ongoing negotiations
The refinery specified that any referenced payments were processed through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, not directly to them.
Femi Otedola drives parent firm of Nigeria’s oldest bank to $16 billion in assets
His leadership has helped push the group’s total assets past $16 billion, a milestone for the Lagos-based financial services provider.
IHS Nigeria powers relief efforts with solar boreholes for Maiduguri flood victims
The boreholes, part of IHS Nigeria’s ongoing collaboration with UNICEF, are designed to help prevent waterborne diseases and mitigate health risks for flood-affected residents.
Access Bank expands to Hong Kong to boost Asia trade operations
The move into Hong Kong comes against the backdrop of escalating U.S.-China tensions and Beijing’s deepening ties with Africa.
Nascon reports mixed results amid revenue surge and profit decline
Despite revenue gains, net profit fell 18.64% to N8.96 billion ($5.45 million) due to rising costs.
Transcorp Power to boost Nigeria’s national grid by 150 megawatts
This is part of a broader strategy to combat the ongoing energy shortages that have long plagued the nation.
MRS Oil Nigeria reports $151.4-million revenue in 9M 2024
Revenue for the first nine months of 2024 climbed to N248.71 billion ($151.42 million), up from N100.88 billion ($61.42 million) in the prior-year period.