Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote says diesel price cut could curb Nigeria’s inflation
By offering diesel at N1,200 ($1), below the market rate of N1,650 ($1.325), Dangote believes inflation will decrease.
West & Central Africa
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA to reward shareholders with $63-million dividend
The leading lender, led by Elumelu, one of Africa’s most influential business figures, reported a stellar 257 percent increase in profit to N607.7 billion ($468.8 million).
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu eyes ownership of football club
Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), hinted at his intentions during a recent exchange on X, formerly Twitter.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros gains $12.5 million from Flour Mills stake
The rise in the market value of Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills cements his position as a top investor on the Nigerian Exchange.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s power company rakes in $40-million revenue in Q1 2024
The remarkable feat follows the company’s strong financial performance in 2023, where revenue surpassed the $90 million mark
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu’s UBA reports $468.8-million profit in 2023
The substantial surge in profit was driven by higher interest income and a notable increase in foreign exchange earnings throughout the year.
Nigerian banker Segun Agbaje leads GTCO to $470-million profit in 2023
GTCO’s 2023 financial performance, marked by record profit, strengthens Agbaje’s leadership and cements the company’s position as a Nigerian financial powerhouse.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank posts profit exceeding $500 million
This was driven by a combination of surging interest income and substantial gains from foreign exchange portfolio revaluations.
Nigerian entrepreneur Funke Opeke’s MainOne set to elevate connectivity in South-South Nigeria
This strategic move follows MainOne’s recent accomplishment of landing the 45,000-kilometer 2Africa subsea cable system at Qua Iboe Beach in Akwa Ibom.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains $41 million from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia, ranked among Africa’s affluent individuals, has seen an impressive increase in the market value of his stake in Zenith Bank.
Publicly listed companies linked to Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola are worth $12.9 billion combined
The market value of the publicly listed companies he holds stakes in has surged to N16.7 trillion ($12.9 billion), highlighting his impact not only on the firms he manages but also on those in which he holds significant ownership.
Bank linked to Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside posts $108.9-million profit in 2023
Founded in 1989 as an investment bank, Stanbic IBTC had Atedo N.A. Peterside as its first CEO.
Nigerian tycoon Paul Onwuanibe’s firm addresses Lagos-Calabar road project concerns
Landmark Africa boasts a 20-year history and a diverse portfolio exceeding 130,000 square meters of mixed-use space.
Tony Elumelu-linked distribution company faces sanctions for violating new electricity tariffs
NERC levied a N200-million ($0.468 million) fine against AEDC for incorrectly billing customers outside Band A – those exempt from the tariff increase – at the higher rates.
Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede-led Access Holdings discloses $8.47 billion in contingent liabilities
Critics have previously expressed concerns that Access Holdings’ historical reporting practices may have obscured the true scale of its legal issues.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu leads educational advancement with ASR Africa Initiative
ASR Africa has initiated the construction of a state-of-the-art administrative block and conference room at Al-Qalam University in Katsina State, Nigeria.