Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, loses $455 million in 24 hours
The plunge in Dangote's wealth is largely attributed to a major sell-off in Dangote Cement shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
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Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi joins OpenAI’s Board of Directors
This appointment marks a key step for Ogunlesi, reflecting his leadership and experience in shaping global infrastructure and corporate strategy.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest person to add new tanks for crude oil imports
Dangote Refinery is boosting storage capacity by 41.67%, adding 6.3 million barrels to ensure a stable imported crude oil supply.
Austin Avuru gains $51.1 million from Seplat stake in 2024
This comes despite the naira devaluation, reflecting the resilience of Nigeria’s energy sector.
Seplat seeks to raise output from 50,000 to 120,000 barrels per day by mid-year
As Seplat ramps up production, it aims to deliver long-term value to stakeholders while addressing Nigeria’s energy needs.
Landmark Africa shifts base from Lagos, eyes global expansion
The sudden demolition of the Landmark Beach Resort, widely criticized as chaotic and poorly managed, left the company scrambling.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s fortune grows by $700 million in 2024
Globacom remains the crown jewel of Adenuga’s empire, driving Nigeria’s digital transformation through substantial investments in network expansion.
Dangote Cement partners with Tetracore to boost auto CNG supply chain
The partnership is set to address the surging demand for CNG, driven by Dangote’s vast fleet and an expanding base of Auto CNG users nationwide.
Custodian shares boost Wole Oshin's portfolio by $14.6 million, but naira's decline reduces gains
Had naira remained stable, Oshin’s stake could have increased by as much as $14.62 million.
Tullow, backed by oil magnate Dossou-Aworet, wins $320 million tax dispute in Ghana
An international tribunal ruled that the company is not liable for a $320 million tax assessment levied by the Ghana Revenue Authority.
Ghana’s richest investor Daniel Ofori gains $2.9 million from GCB Bank stake in 2024
Ofori's stake rose from $5.68 million to $8.61 million, a gain of $2.93 million, despite the impact of currency depreciation on dollar-denominated returns.
Haldane McCall raises $1.6 million through Housing unit sales
This milestone underlines the company’s commitment to alleviating Nigeria’s housing deficit while balancing affordability and quality.
Nearly $20 billion added to the wealth of African billionaires in 2024
During the year, the list of African billionaires expanded from 25 to 27.
After selling Nigerian unit to Oando, Eni increases production at Baleine Field in Ivory Coast
The second phase, accelerated from its original late-2024 timeline, now produces 60,000 barrels of oil per day and 70 million standard cubic feet of associated gas daily.
FCMB Group secures $95.2 million in oversubscribed public offer
The bank issued 19.8 billion new shares, priced at N7.3 ($0.005) each, bringing in over 39,000 new investors—underscoring rising interest in the bank.
Nigerian oil tycoon Gabriel Ogbechie gains $2.2 million from Eterna in 2024
The gain comes amid economic headwinds, including a 41.5 percent devaluation of the naira after the Central Bank of Nigeria liberalized exchange rates.