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South Africa’s Eskom explores World Bank backing for multibillion-dollar nuclear build

Eskom explores World Bank support for a multibillion-dollar nuclear project aiming to add up to 5,200 megawatts to South Africa’s power grid.

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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola to pour part of $750 million warchest into Dangote Refinery

Femi Otedola plans a $100 million stake in Dangote Refinery, reallocating capital from his $750 million Geregu Power exit into Nigeria’s energy sector shift.

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Spear REIT expands Western Cape push with new acquisition talks after $60 million raise

Spear REIT advances Western Cape expansion plans after raising R1 billion ($60.2 million), pursuing new income-generating property acquisitions.

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote advances $45 billion expansion with 10,000-hectare Nigerian port

Aliko Dangote’s conglomerate begins work on a 10,000-hectare Ogun deep-sea port to expand exports, logistics and industrial capacity in Nigeria.

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Tony and Awele Elumelu named on TIME100 Philanthropy list as TEF lifts 2.1 million Africans out of poverty

TIME100 honors Tony and Awele Elumelu as TEF impact reaches 2.1 million Africans lifted from poverty through entrepreneurship programs.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth jumps $606 million in one day, nears $20 billion

Abdul Samad Rabiu’s net worth jumps $606 million in a day to $19.7 billion, driven by strong gains in BUA Cement shares.

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Axian Telecom’s Oracle deal begins rollout as Yas moves to unify operations across Africa

Axian Telecom rolls out Oracle ERP as Yas unifies operations across Africa, integrating finance, supply chain and digital systems.

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Kenya’s DTB reports strongest quarterly profit at $24.6 million in Q1 2026

DTB Group profit rises to $24.6 million in Q1 2026 as lending income grows despite higher loan-loss provisions and credit pressures.

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Oando nears $500 million market cap on rising oil revenue outlook

Oando nears $500 million market cap as rising oil-linked earnings and geopolitical tensions lift investor sentiment in Nigeria.

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Naivas expands retail network to 114 stores nationwide in Kenya as expansion continues

Naivas grows to 114 stores across Kenya, expanding its retail network amid rising demand for organized supermarkets and steady sales growth.

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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, targets $250 billion valuation on $45 billion expansion plan

Aliko Dangote outlines $45 billion expansion plan aimed at scaling his industrial empire toward $250 billion valuation by 2030.

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IBL Group, Mauritius’ largest conglomerate, posts $2 billion nine-month revenue

IBL Group posts revenue above $2 billion for nine months to March 2026, with growth across operations and assets reaching $3.04 billion.

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