Google’s former boss in West Africa, Juliet Ehimuan, becomes director at Zenith Bank
Ehimuan, a prominent figure in the African tech industry and a key player in Google’s growth in Africa, left the company in late June.
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Africa’s richest man achieves massive wins on NGX as portfolio surpasses $7.7 billion
Dangote’s expansive investment portfolio positions him ahead of his African peers, including South African billionaire Johann Rupert.
Case filed by Cameroon’s richest man casts doubt on MTN’s $200-million investment
The legal uncertainty cast by Baba Ahmadou Danpullo, who ranks as Cameroon’s richest man, threatens the group’s $200-million investment.
Tony Elumelu’s wealth skyrockets with Transcorp stake closing in on $100 million
Through his investment firm, HH Capital, Elumelu owns a 29.5-percent stake in Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp).
U.S.-Nigerian telecom tycoon Sam Darwish suffers $40-million loss
Darwish holds a substantial 4.17-percent stake in IHS Holdings, amounting to 13,958,158 shares in the group.
7 companies owned by Nigerian multimillionaire Tunde Folawiyo
Folawiyo’s impact extends beyond the Yinka Folawiyo Group. His extensive leadership journey has significantly impacted various companies.
Africa’s richest: Dangote’s grip strengthens as net worth hits $11.2 billion
Dangote’s status as the richest man in Africa has been further fortified by a noteworthy increase of $200 million within a mere span of eight days.
The 7 richest women on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
Billionaires.Africa presents the seven wealthiest female investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as at Aug. 25, 2023.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s Geregu Power gains GCR’s confidence with stable outlook
Under Otedola’s guidance, Geregu Power has become a leading player in Nigeria’s power industry.
10 companies owned by Senegal’s richest man, Yerim Sow
Sow, Senegal’s richest man, is the founder of Teyliom Group.
Aiteo Group counters with concrete facts baseless allegations against its founder and CEO — Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters
In a world where misinformation can spread at an alarming pace, the responsibility of credible journalism becomes paramount.
7 assets owned by Cameroon’s richest man, Baba Ahmadou Danpullo
As Cameroon’s richest man, Danpullo continues to play a pivotal role in the country’s economic landscape.
Nigerian tycoon Taiwo Afolabi’s Sifax Group expands fleet, acquires 13 trucks
Under Afolabi, Sifax Group has evolved into a leading conglomerate with diversified interests in aviation, oil and gas, maritime, haulage, logistics, and hospitality.
Nigerian billionaire Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave advances IPO plans
Agboola’s stake in Flutterwave surged to a value exceeding $370 million after the company’s funding round last year in February.
Nigerian entrepreneur Tosin Eniolorunda’s Moniepoint to acquire Kenyan payment firm
Moniepoint Inc., originally founded as Apt Inc. by Eniolorunda in 2015, has rapidly evolved into a powerhouse within the fintech realm.
Former OPEC President Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery offenses in UK
Alison-Madueke served as Nigeria’s minister for petroleum resources under former President Goodluck Jonathan.