Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia gains $8 million from Zenith Bank shares
This follows a tough 2024 marked by Nigeria's currency devaluation and economic challenges that weakened Ovia's investments.
West & Central Africa
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, loses $845 million in net worth during 3-day market decline
His 86 percent stake in Dangote Cement has taken a hit, with shares dropping from $0.31 at the start of the year to $0.25.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola reaffirms commitment to First Bank, vows to protect its interests
FBN Holdings, the parent company of Nigeria’s oldest bank, has thrived under the leadership of Femi Otedola.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, loses $455 million in 24 hours
The plunge in Dangote's wealth is largely attributed to a major sell-off in Dangote Cement shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi joins OpenAI’s Board of Directors
This appointment marks a key step for Ogunlesi, reflecting his leadership and experience in shaping global infrastructure and corporate strategy.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest person to add new tanks for crude oil imports
Dangote Refinery is boosting storage capacity by 41.67%, adding 6.3 million barrels to ensure a stable imported crude oil supply.
Austin Avuru gains $51.1 million from Seplat stake in 2024
This comes despite the naira devaluation, reflecting the resilience of Nigeria’s energy sector.
Seplat seeks to raise output from 50,000 to 120,000 barrels per day by mid-year
As Seplat ramps up production, it aims to deliver long-term value to stakeholders while addressing Nigeria’s energy needs.
Landmark Africa shifts base from Lagos, eyes global expansion
The sudden demolition of the Landmark Beach Resort, widely criticized as chaotic and poorly managed, left the company scrambling.
Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga’s fortune grows by $700 million in 2024
Globacom remains the crown jewel of Adenuga’s empire, driving Nigeria’s digital transformation through substantial investments in network expansion.
Dangote Cement partners with Tetracore to boost auto CNG supply chain
The partnership is set to address the surging demand for CNG, driven by Dangote’s vast fleet and an expanding base of Auto CNG users nationwide.
Custodian shares boost Wole Oshin's portfolio by $14.6 million, but naira's decline reduces gains
Had naira remained stable, Oshin’s stake could have increased by as much as $14.62 million.
Tullow, backed by oil magnate Dossou-Aworet, wins $320 million tax dispute in Ghana
An international tribunal ruled that the company is not liable for a $320 million tax assessment levied by the Ghana Revenue Authority.
Ghana’s richest investor Daniel Ofori gains $2.9 million from GCB Bank stake in 2024
Ofori's stake rose from $5.68 million to $8.61 million, a gain of $2.93 million, despite the impact of currency depreciation on dollar-denominated returns.
Haldane McCall raises $1.6 million through Housing unit sales
This milestone underlines the company’s commitment to alleviating Nigeria’s housing deficit while balancing affordability and quality.
Nearly $20 billion added to the wealth of African billionaires in 2024
During the year, the list of African billionaires expanded from 25 to 27.