Business
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Aliko Dangote, entrepreneur and philanthropist, remains an iconic figure in the African business world. Regularly ranked as the richest person on the continent, he also invests in initiatives aimed at stimulating economic and social development in his homeland, Nigeria.
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The electric power company led by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola makes waves in the financial market with a revenue of $40 million recorded in the first quarter of 2024. This company, a cornerstone of the Nigerian electrical industry, continues to impress with its outstanding performance, thanks to ambitious expansion strategies and visionary management.
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In this year 2024, the wealth of global billionaires has seen a skyrocketing growth, and among these financial titans stands Nigerian visionary Mike Adenuga. Known to helm Nigeria’s second-largest telecommunications services provider, Adenuga has climbed the ranks to secure the fifth spot among Africa’s richest men as per Forbes’ annual ranking.
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The Nigerian financial landscape has seen notable fluctuations recently, and among the figures emerging amidst this turmoil is Mike Adenuga, the business tycoon and founder of Globacom. After a period of volatility that saw his net worth plummet to $6 billion due to the country’s economic challenges, Adenuga has recently witnessed his fortune bounce back…
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Tony Elumelu, a cornerstone of African entrepreneurship, once again demonstrates his commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs across the continent. Through the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the Nigerian businessman has recently allocated over $5 million in seed capital to more than 1,000 African entrepreneurs from the continent’s 54 countries. This initiative, enthusiastically announced by Elumelu on…
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The resurgence of the Nigerian naira on both official and parallel exchange markets is accompanied by a remarkable resurgence in the fortune of Aliko Dangote, the most successful businessman on the African continent. According to the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s net worth has surpassed the $15 billion mark.
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Mike Adenuga, the founder and visionary behind Globacom, one of Nigeria’s leading telecommunications service providers, is witnessing an exponential increase in his wealth through his investment in Julius Berger, the construction giant in Nigeria. Indeed, according to data reported by Billionaires.Africa, the value of his stake in Julius Berger has soared dramatically, reaching over $3.4…
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The recent surge in cement prices in Nigeria has sparked outrage among federal legislators, who have summoned some of the industry’s leading tycoons to account for this steep increase. Among those summoned are iconic figures such as Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, and prominent entrepreneur Rabiu Abdulsamad.
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Tony Elumelu, one of Nigeria’s most influential tycoons, continues his visionary quest to boost Africa’s economic development with the launch of Heirs Technologies. This new entity, a subsidiary of Heirs Holdings, is committed to being a major player in the digital transformation of the continent.
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The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria, the largest in Africa, is poised to reach a major milestone by diversifying its sources of crude oil supply. According to well-informed traders, the Trafigura Group is reported to have sold 2 million barrels of WTI Midland to the Dangote refinery for delivery by the end of February. This transaction…