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How Nigeria’s richest woman built a $100 million Lagos tower without a bank loan

Rising 103 meters over Ikoyi, Folorunso Alakija's $100 million Centre Point tower stands as a striking symbol of Nigerian corporate success.

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Egypt leads Africa with $15 billion in foreign direct investment despite continental drop

Egypt pulled in $15 billion in foreign direct investment to lead Africa in 2025, anchoring continental inflows alongside Morocco and South Africa.

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Circle backs Flutterwave after Ripple deal valued the fintech at $3.3 billion

Following a Ripple deal valuing it at $3.3 billion, Flutterwave secures Circle backing to embed digital dollar settlements across its network.

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Kola Karim: The Nigerian tycoon who recently won a $1 billion Algeria gas contract

Kola Karim expands Shoreline into North Africa, securing a landmark $1 billion gas contract in Algeria via Arkad.

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Senegal’s Sangomar oil field pumps nearly 18 million barrels in first half as expansion plans advance

Senegal’s Sangomar field delivered nearly 18 million barrels in the first half of the year as Woodside Energy plans to expand production.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu retires as UBA chairman, capping a 21-year run that built a $24.5 billion banking giant

Tony Elumelu retires as UBA Chairman after a 21-year tenure, building a banking giant with $24.5 billion in assets. Emmanuel Nnorom takes over.

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Former Standard Bank CEO Ben Kruger’s stake tops $4 million as shares climb

Former Standard Bank CEO Ben Kruger’s stake in Africa’s largest lender climbs past $4 million as JSE shares rise 11.67 percent this year.

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Aradel refinery chief Temitayo Ogunbanjo sells $3.3 million stake as shares slide 37%

Temitayo Ogunbanjo has sold Aradel shares worth N4.53 billion ($3.3 million) amid recent stock market pressure.

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MUA posts higher first-quarter profit as Mauritius offsets Kenya, Uganda weakness

MUA Limited grows Q1 profit to $2.4 million, using local gains to counter challenging retail insurance environments in East Africa.

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Zedvance names former CIBN president Deji Olanrewaju board chairman as lending push gathers pace

Zedvance Finance has named veteran banker Professor Deji Olanrewaju board chairman as the non-bank lender targets a $185 million commercial lending push.

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Aradel general counsel Titilola Omisore sells $4.7 million stake as shares slide 37%

Aradel Holdings General Counsel Titilola Omisore divests 5 million shares for $4.7 million as the energy firm's stock drops 37 percent.

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Gauteng-born CEO Mpumi Madisa hits $3-million milestone with Bidvest shares

Mpumi Madisa hits a $3 million milestone as Bidvest Group shares climb on the JSE, driven by strong half-year earnings.

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