
Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire Bassim Haidar backs Reform UK with $1.3 million
A longtime supporter of the Tories, Haidar is now backing Nigel Farage, whom he believes can restore the UK to its former glory.
A longtime supporter of the Tories, Haidar is now backing Nigel Farage, whom he believes can restore the UK to its former glory.
Nigerian cannabis mogul Bassim Haidar doubts Trump’s proposed “gold card” visa will draw a surge of global investors, pointing to concerns over higher taxes.
This move positions Haidar as the second Nigerian businessman to contribute significantly to the UK Conservative Party.
Haidar is the founder of multinational fintech company Optasia that provides mobile financial services.
The product will provide e-commerce suppliers with a cost guarantee.
The Nigerian-Lebanese telecom tycoon is listing his 208-foot yacht, “Bash,” for sale.