Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu's Wema Bank stake nears $90 million
Kessington Adebutu’s Wema Bank stake nears $90 million as digital banking fuels strong investor gains in 2025.
West & Central Africa
Nigerian aviation mogul Allen Onyema's Air Peace to build maintenance hub in Lagos
Air Peace, led by Allen Onyema, will build a Lagos MRO hub to boost local aviation and cut overseas maintenance costs.
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, gets $2.5 billion deal in Ethiopia
Aliko Dangote signs $2.5 billion fertilizer deal with Ethiopia to cut costly imports, boost food security and expand Africa’s farm output.
Ghanaian real estate developer Eric Ebo Acquah wins $1 million in loan case
Blue Rose founder Eric Ebo Acquah wins $1 million after court finds Shelter Afrique breached $5.2 million housing loan.
Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu sees $400 million decline in net worth
Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth drops $400 million following a decline in BUA Cement shares.
Nigerian banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake drops $21 million in 3 weeks
Jim Ovia loses nearly $21 million as Zenith Bank shares slide over 22 days, pulling market value under $2 billion.
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani plans $600 million cement plant to rival Dangote, Rabiu
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani plans a $600 million cement plant in Kebbi, challenging Dangote Cement and BUA.
Nigerian energy executive Adegbite Falade leads Aradel in new domestic supply deal with NLNG
Nigerian energy executive Adegbite Falade leads Aradel in a new domestic gas supply deal with NLNG, boosting local energy production.
Royal Bank of Canada raises stake in Bertina Engelbrecht-led Clicks Group to $257 million
Royal Bank of Canada boosts its stake in Clicks Group to $257 million, signaling confidence in South Africa’s healthcare retail sector.
Bill Gates’ anti-malaria program halted in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso suspends Gates Foundation anti-malaria project, raising debate over genetically modified mosquitoes.
Wema Bank, partly owned by gambling magnate Adebutu, raises $103 million in rights issue
Wema Bank, partly owned by Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu, tops target with $103.1 million rights issue, boosting capital strength and growth outlook.
Dangote refinery signs deal with Japanese firm for petrochemical production in Nigeria
Dangote’s $20 billion refinery partners with Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals to boost petrochemical output, targeting Africa’s $15 billion import market.
Stella Okoli’s $23 million plant to boost pharma self-sufficiency in Nigeria
Emzor is investing $23 million in Nigeria’s first API plant to cut drug imports, lower costs, and boost medicine security.
Nigerian oil mogul Muazzam Mairawani plans $225 million U.S. IPO after $15 billion oil find
Nigerian tycoon Muazzam Mairawani’s MSM Group plans a $225 million U.S. IPO after discovering $15 billion in oil reserves to expand Nigeria energy ventures.
Malagasy tycoon Hassanein Hiridjee’s AXIAN Energy to build $53 million solar plants in Benin
AXIAN Energy partners with Sika Capital on a $53 million solar project to power 50,000 homes in Benin.