5 companies linked to South African-based business executive Paul Hanratty
With a wealth of experience and strategic leadership, Hanratty has propelled Sanlam to new heights.
West & Central Africa
Aliko Dangote’s refinery set to commence operation as first crude stock arrives
This comes shortly after the mega refinery received its license to refine over 300,000 barrels of Nigerian crude daily in November.
Selorm Adadevoh becomes second Ghanaian top executive in African telecom giant, MTN Group
Effective April 1, 2024, Adadevoh will assume his new role in Johannesburg and will be responsible for leading commercial strategy and the group’s operations.
Otedola becomes second Nigerian billionaire with stakes in two companies worth over 1 trillion naira
With his strategic investments and relentless pursuit of excellence, Otedola continues to make significant contributions to the Nigerian economy and beyond.
Startup led by U.S.-based Nigerian entrepreneur to acquire Tosin Eniolorunda-backed PayDay
Bitmama, led by CEO Ruth Iselema, has reportedly extended an offer of $1 million in equity in the crypto company to Payday investors.
Nigerian energy tycoon Bryant Orjiako’s stake in Seplat surges by $30 million
Orjiako, a former director of the Lagos-based energy conglomerate, holds a 6.43-percent stake in Seplat Energy.
Richelieu Dennis: The Liberian immigrant who built a $400-million beauty empire
Dive into the captivating story of Dennis, a Liberian immigrant who overcame adversity to build a $400-million hair-care empire.
Billionaire Mike Adenuga-linked Julius Berger delivers $425-million bridge to Nigerian gov’t
Julius Berger, the renowned construction giant partly owned by Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga, has officially handed over the N336 billion ($425.6 million)…
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu’s UBA inks $6-billion deal to boost small businesses across Africa
Babatunde Ajayi, the head of SME Banking at UBA, spoke about the initiative during the Nigerian Canadian Business Association Business 2023 Roundtable held in Lagos.
Nigerian energy magnate Austin Avuru gains $39.1 million from Seplat stake
As one of the founders and former directors of the Lagos-based energy conglomerate, Avuru owns a significant 8.2-percent stake in Seplat Energy.
Gabonese oil tycoon Samuel Dossou-Aworet’s stake in Seplat crosses $230-million mark
Dossou-Aworet has recorded a notable surge in his fortune, propelled by the performance of his holdings in Nigeria’s largest listed energy group.
7 companies owned by Ghana’s richest investor Daniel Ofori
Ofori is also the founder of Advance Ventures Limited, a top player in structural design and real estate.
Magnate Theophilus Danjuma’s million-dollar medical center opens in southeastern Nigeria
The project, conceived in March 2022, was unveiled by the 84-year-old businessman, politician, and retired army general.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia makes $13 million from Zenith Bank stake in 8 days
Ovia, a key figure in Nigeria’s banking industry’s evolution and digital transformation, founded Zenith Bank in 1990.
Nigerian tycoon Wole Oshin makes another $1.4 million from Custodian stake
Custodian Investment surges 10 percent on NGX as market capitalization tops $55 million.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank faces suspension in SocGen asset acquisition
The Burkinabe tycoon’s financial move is now under scrutiny, raising questions about the future of this high-profile business deal.