Dangote Oil Refinery to finalize fuel pricing and lifting agreements with Nigeria’s marketers
The meeting, anticipated between Tuesday and Wednesday, aims to establish pricing and supply terms for petrol from the $20-billion refinery.
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Aradel Holdings lists on NGX, hits $1.9-billion market cap
This listing expands investment opportunities for Nigerians, aligning with Aradel’s mission of enabling broader participation in the oil and gas sector.
Dangote Group to commence crude oil production after supply struggles
This figure is expected to increase by the first quarter of 2025, with the company aiming to resolve its ongoing crude supply issues.
Geregu Power’s profit more than doubles to $15 million in 9M 2024
Total assets rose 21 percent to N221.09 billion ($136.4 million), reflecting strong growth and strategic investments under billionaire Femi Otedola's leadership.
Ghana’s Daniel Ofori sees $2-million gain in GCB Bank shares amid rally
This follows a $1.19-million gain recorded between Jan. 1 and May 6, when the value of his stake rose from $4.91 million to $6.1 million.
Lagos-based Greek tycoon John Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills nears $100 million
The rise builds on earlier gains of $11.12 million between June 7 and Aug. 13, when his stake in Flour Mills rose from $62.13 million to $73.24 million.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola's wealth rises $200 million in 12 days despite naira's ongoing decline
This brings his fortune to $1.6 billion, cementing his position as one of Africa’s richest and most influential businessmen.
Access Holdings receives approval to establish Namibian banking unit
The move is part of Access Bank’s broader strategy to drive economic growth and enhance intra-African trade within the Southern Africa region.
NNPC ends exclusive deal with Dangote’s refinery, opens portal for direct fuel supply
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company ends exclusive agreement with Dangote’s refinery, opens fuel market to competition.
Nigerian entrepreneur Cosmas Maduka's Coscharis unveils $4-billion green energy initiative
The ambitious project signifies a pivotal move toward sustainability in Nigeria’s energy landscape.
Nigerian billionaire TY Danjuma takes over Kashimbila Hydro Dam concession in major power push
At the handover ceremony, Danjuma emphasized that the concession marked the beginning of a long and challenging journey towards achieving reliable electricity for the state.
Burkinabe tycoon Mahamadou Bonkoungou provides aircraft to Togolese Air Force
Burkinabe tycoon Mahamadou Bonkoungou strengthens ties with military support.
Nigeria's richest person loses $10.6 billion in 250 days amid weak naira, failed merger, and investor sell-off
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote loses $11 billion in 250 days due to naira decline, failed merger, and market sell-off.
Ghanaian businessman Kevin Okyere’s Springfield secures deepsea rig for Afina well appraisal in Ghana
Located in the West Cape Three Points Block 2 (WCTP-2), deep offshore Ghana, the Afina-1x well is pivotal to the company’s long-term oil production strategy.
U.S. tech billionaire David Steward overtakes Aliko Dangote as world's richest Black person
In just two years, Steward's wealth has nearly doubled, up from $6 billion in 2022 to $7.6 billion in 2023, before reaching its current level.
Access Holdings, led by Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, merges pension units to strengthen market position
This strategic consolidation is aimed at enhancing the company’s operational capabilities and fostering innovation in Nigeria's expanding pension sector.