Salt company of Africa’s richest man registers $17-million revenue in Q1 2024
As the majority owner of NASCON, Dangote’s stake in the salt and seasoning processing company is worth over $74 million.
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s food business records $261-million revenue in Q1 2024
Revenue growth was fueled by a significant increase in sugar sales. the strong performance expands its lead as Nigeria’s top food conglomerate.
Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank gets shareholder nod for holding company plan
This strategic shift positions Zenith Bank to adapt and thrive in the ever-evolving financial services ecosystem, solidifying its position as a leader in innovation and value creation.
Nigerian president appoints country’s richest banker to head student loan fund
With Ovia in charge, the fund aims to remove financial barriers hindering students’ educational ambitions.
Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata’s MRS tops $60 million in revenue in Q1 2024
Revenue for the first three months of 2024 climbed to N79.16 billion ($62.6 million), up from N30.78 billion ($23.83 million) in the prior-year period.
Africa’s richest man boosts regional growth with seven clinker vessels to Ghana, Cameroon
In the first quarter of 2024, Dangote Cement’s Nigerian operations shipped a total of 178,000 tonnes of clinker to Cameroon and Ghana.
Nigerian tycoon Atedo Peterside’s Stanbic IBTC plans $442.8-million capital boost
A financial services group with total assets of $4 billion as of Dec. 31, 2023, Stanbic IBTC ranks among the top 15 most valuable companies on the Nigerian Exchange.
Jim Ovia’s Zenith Bank stake sees $14.63-million drop amid share price fall
Despite this setback, Ovia retains his status as Nigeria’s richest banker, underscoring his success as a leading businessman in the nation.
Cement company of Africa’s richest man doubles revenue to $659.3 million in Q1 2024
Group revenue from cement, clinker, and other products surged 100 percent year-over-year, reaching N817.35 billion ($659.3 million).
Access Holdings’ $1.71B capital raise: Nigerian banker Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede’s global vision unveiled
In a post-meeting interaction, Aig-Imoukhuede reaffirmed the group’s commitment to industry recapitalization and delivering consistent returns to shareholders.
Dangote’s half-brother Sayyu Dantata’s oil firm mulls Nigerian Exchange exit
Following a successful delisting, the board intends to seek shareholder authorization to list the company’s shares on the NASD OTC Securities Exchange.
Greek tycoon John Coumantaros loses $6.9 million from Flour Mills stake
In recent times, the market value of Coumantaros’ stake in Flour Mills has decreased by $6.91 million, falling from $70.74 million on April 12 to $63.83 million.
Nigerian mogul Abdul Samad Rabiu loses $1.2 billion as naira weakens against U.S. dollar
Ranked as Nigeria’s third-richest person and Africa’s sixth by Forbes, Rabiu has recently experienced a notable drop in his wealth figures.
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya seeks $1-million funding for initiative
Onakoya aims to empower one million underprivileged children within five years by providing free chess instruction, after-school programs, and tournaments.
Marketers anticipate Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote to slash diesel price to less than $0.7 per liter
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) expects the Dangote refinery to reduce diesel prices further.
Nigerian tycoon Tony Elumelu-linked power company reports strong Q1 2024, revenue tops $60 million
Transcorp Power’s journey in Nigeria’s energy sector commenced in 2013 with the acquisition of the Ughelli Power Plant under the leadership of Elumelu.