Nigeria’s richest banker loses $5.7 million from Zenith Bank in just four days
Ovia maintains his position as Nigeria’s richest banker, highlighting his lasting success as a prominent business leader in the country.
West & Central Africa
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave denies losing $7.25 million in security breach
As a security precaution, Flutterwave will notify some customers to migrate their accounts and is urging all customers to enable multifactor authentication, 3D security, and IP whitelisting.
Refinery of Africa’s richest billionaire Aliko Dangote to buy 24 million barrels of U.S. crude
Boasting the world’s largest single-train capacity (650,000 barrels per day), the Dangote Oil Refinery aims to wean Nigeria off its reliance on imported fuels.
U.S.-Nigerian tycoon Sam Darwish sees $9.6-million loss as IHS shares slide
This comes after a substantial gain of $7.4 million recorded between April 17 and May 1, when the market value of his stake skyrocketed from $43.41 million to $50.81 million.
Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede tapped to lead France-Nigeria Business Council
The announcement, made during the Choose France Summit 2024, solidifies Aig-Imoukhuede’s role in fostering economic ties between the two nations.
Bank linked to Ghanaian serial investor Daniel Ofori halts $42.9-million rights issue
The suspension follows the filing of an injunction by minority shareholders, specifically targeting the allotment of shares. Court hearings are scheduled to commence this week.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement to fund $78.9-million Lokoja-Benin road project
The financing will be facilitated through Nigeria’s tax credit scheme, designed to attract private sector participation in infrastructure development.
Nigeria’s naira woes hit billionaires as Africa’s richest man loses $8.6 billion
Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Nigeria’s wealthiest individual, has seen his fortune plummet by $8.6 billion since Jan. 30.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu calls for investment in African healthcare innovation
Elumelu has solidified his position as a titan of African commerce, transforming UBA Group from a domestic bank into a continental powerhouse.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote donates 10,000 rice bags to needy in Anambra
The move adds to the foundation’s recent efforts to alleviate economic hardships and address critical social issues in Nigeria.
Nigerian oil magnate Emeka Offor makes new donation following $30-million book distribution
The donation adds to Offor’s extensive philanthropic record.
Africa’s richest man loses $2.6 billion amid naira’s descent as worst-performing currency
The decline follows a brief uptick in April fueled by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) efforts to address a backlog of dollar obligations, which strengthened the naira.
Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje-led GTCO gets approval for $750 million capital raise
The targeted capital will be sourced through public offerings, private placements, rights issues, and other instruments.
Lagos-based Greek businessman makes $17.1 million from stake in Flour Mills
Founded in 1960 by the late George Coumantaros and now led by his son John Coumantaros, Flour Mills has become a major player in Nigeria’s food and agro-allied industries.
Nigerian energy tycoon Austin Avuru’s Seplat to boost gas production by 390 mmscfd
The announcement coincides with Seplat celebrating its rise from a vision shared by co-founders Ambrosie Bryant Chukwueloka Orjiako and Avuru to a prominent African energy player.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank eyes Societe Generale Guinee in pan-African push
Nassa’s Coris Bank International has emerged as a potential buyer for Societe Generale Guinee, the Guinean unit of French multinational Societe Generale.