Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu stake in Wema Bank rebounds above $47 million
In the past three weeks, the value of his stake has risen by $5.23 million, recovering from a sharp decline earlier this year.
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The move aims to strengthen its capital base and solidify its position as a leading player in the country’s financial sector.
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This setback follows a challenging year for Adebutu, who saw his Wema Bank stake drop by $2.73 million in 2024.
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This comes after a surge in the market value of his stake in Wema Bank between May 1 and 7, when it increased by N6.01 billion ($4.35 million)
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Wema Bank has seen its share price surge 28.1 percent in recent weeks, climbing from N6.05 ($0.0044) on May 1 to N7.75 ($0.0056) at the time of writing.
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Adebutu, founder of Premier Lotto Limited, Nigeria’s oldest gaming company, owns a significant stake (28.09 percent) in Wema Bank.
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This recent setback follows a surge in his fortune between March 8 and March 20, when his stake in Wema Bank increased by $2.3 million.
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The bank’s annual report revealed N685.59 million ($593,000) in fraud losses during the year.
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Its profits skyrocketed by 217 percent, leaping from N11.35 billion ($8.52 million) in 2022 to N35.99 billion ($27.2 million).
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This surge not only reaffirms Adebutu’s status as one of the wealthiest investors on the NGX but also underscores Wema Bank’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s financial landscape.
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The company has engaged with regulatory authorities and stakeholders in the decision-making process and has initiated necessary procedures to ensure a smooth transition from NGX.
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Adebutu owns a 28.09-percent stake in Wema Bank through Neemtree Limited.
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In the first week of 2024, Wema Bank shares on the NGX rose by 33 percent from N5.55 ($0.006) to N7.38 ($0.008).
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.
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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.
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Adebutu, the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s oldest and leading gaming company, Premier Lotto Limited, owns a 28.15-percent stake in Wema Bank.