Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu gains $3.7 million from Wema Bank stake
Adebutu, the founder of Nigeria’s oldest gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
West & Central Africa
Aliko Dangote expects $20-billion refinery to reach 650,000 bpd capacity by 2024
The Dangote Oil Refinery is set to receive its first cargo of 6 million barrels from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC).
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank announces expansion into France
Founded in 1990 by Ovia, Zenith Bank has become a leading lender not only in Nigeria but across anglophone West Africa.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery to commence production in December
The IEA recently commended Dangote and his refinery as a transformative force poised to drive oil demand growth in the coming decade.
10 Nigerian women who built fortunes in the cosmetics industry
Ten women revolutionizing beauty industry with unique, inclusive approaches.
10 Nigerian billionaires who made their fortune pumping oil
Step into the world of Nigeria’s elite oil magnates.
10 Nigerian entrepreneurs who made a fortune in fashion
From haute couture to sustainable fashion, these luminaries are making global waves.
Showcasing Abdul Samad Rabiu’s wide-ranging philanthropy across Africa
Rabiu has become a notable philantrophist across Africa.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote makes $800 million in 10 days
Dangote’s $800-million wealth surge and net worth recovery stand out as the Nigerian naira gains momentum, reclaiming ground on the official market.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola sells 1 million shares in Geregu Power
Femi Otedola executed a cross deal on the Nigerian Exchange via his company, Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited.
Cameroonian entrepreneur Jean Lobe Lobe leads startup to raise $2.5 million
Lobe founded the Cameroonian e-health startup in 2020 with the aim to connect the African health ecosystem and make health services and information available.
Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside loses $1.6 million from Stanbic IBTC stake
Peterside is a key figure in the Nigerian banking industry.
Billionaire Theophilus Danjuma donates $1.36-million to Nigerian university
The $1.36-million donation, through the T.Y. Danjuma Foundation, is the largest donation by an individual for the construction of a student hostel in Nigeria.
Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu and wife acquire 23 million new shares in UBA
The move by Elumelu and his wife is viewed as a vote of confidence in UBA’s financial performance.
7 companies owned by Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu
With interests in Premier Lotto, Wema Bank, and beyond, Adebutu’s businesses have solidified his position as a key player in Nigeria’s economic evolution.
Nigerian tycoon Fidelis Ayebae gains $1.1 million from Fidson stake
Ayebae, a banker turned accomplished industrialist, owns a 33.1-percent stake in the pharmaceutical company, which translates to 759,643,749 ordinary shares.