Aliko Dangote’s cement company becomes first Nigerian firm with N10-trillion market cap
The surge in Dangote Cement shares coincides with Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s strategic investment in the leading cement company.
West & Central Africa
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s energy company surpasses production milestone
Elumelu acknowledges Heirs Energies’ team for industry leadership, applauds CEO for pioneering impact.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola emphasizes long-term wealth preservation, export potential and shareholder value in Dangote Cement share acquisition
Otedola recently acquired a significant stake in Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement manufacturer.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains nearly $30 million from Zenith Bank stake
Ovia owns a 16.2-percent stake in the financial services group, comprising 5,072,104,311 ordinary shares, makes him the wealthiest banker in the country.
Nigerian energy tycoon ABC Orjiako’s Seplat stake surges by nearly $10 million
Orjiako, a former director of the Lagos-based energy conglomerate, holds a 6.43-percent stake in Seplat Energy.
Nigerian cannabis mogul Bassim Haidar gives $0.38-million boost to UK political party
This move positions Haidar as the second Nigerian businessman to contribute significantly to the UK Conservative Party.
Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu makes $26 million from Wema Bank
Adebutu owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
Abdul Samad Rabiu overtakes Mike Adenuga as Nigeria’s second-richest man
Rabiu’s $7.2-billion fortune places him second in Nigeria, fifth in Africa, and 343rd globally on Forbes’ billionaires list.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote makes $1.5 billion within 24 hours
The impressive surge in his fortune over the past 24 hours has seen his net worth increase from $15.5 billion to $17 billion.
Nigeria’s fourth-richest man Femi Otedola invests big in Dangote Cement
This investment follows Otedola’s return to the Forbes Africa’s Richest List, where he now boasts an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.
$9-trillion Wall Street giant lands in Nigeria following takeover of billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP
The strategic move comes in the wake of BlackRock’s announcement of its intention to acquire GIP in a deal valued at $12.5 billion.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s net worth skyrockets, exceeding $17 billion
In just 17 days of 2024, he has already regained over $2 billion.
Consortium including Nigerian tycoon Abdulrazaq Isa’s group to acquire Shell assets for $1.3 billion
Notably, Waltersmith Group, led by Nigerian businessman Abdulrazaq Isa, brings extensive experience in oil exploration and production.
Tony Elumelu becomes third Nigerian businessman to hold stakes in two trillion-naira companies
This achievement, following in the footsteps of Femi Otedola and Abdul Samad Rabiu, highlights the growing influence of Nigerian business leaders.
Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe-led group acquires new insurance brokerage firm
The move aligns with the group’s vision of building a globally connected community of ecosystems inspired by Africa for the world.
Adenuga’s firm, six others get approval to distribute fuel from Aliko Dangote’s refinery
The marketers have registered for the lifting and distribution of refined petroleum products.