Omokolade Ajayi

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One of UBA's branches, representing the bank’s retail banking network across its pan-African operations.
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UBA posts $591 million gross earnings in Q1 2026 as recovery gains pace

UBA reports $591 million gross earnings in Q1 2026. FX recovery, lower impairments, and rising deposits strengthen its financial position.

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Johannesburg-born banking executive, Kenny Fihla, the Group CEO of Absa Group.
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Kenny Fihla: Johannesburg-born banker leading $125 billion pan-African banking giant, Absa Group

Kenny Fihla leads Absa Group, a pan-African bank with over 125 billion in assets, driving earnings growth and balance sheet strength.

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Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a mineral-rich region contributing to the country’s mining-driven economic expansion.
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World’s top cobalt producer, Congo, unveils $100 million US-backed guard for mine security

Congo launches $100 million US-backed mining security unit to strengthen oversight of cobalt and copper production sites.

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UBA House Marina in Lagos, the headquarters of United Bank for Africa.
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UBA posts $2.4 billion gross earnings; Tony Elumelu raises stake

UBA reports $2.4 billion gross earnings in 2025 as Tony Elumelu increases his stake to 14.27 percent amid strong growth.

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South Africa’s national rail master plan outlining a $181.5 billion infrastructure investment to expand freight and passenger rail capacity.
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South Africa eyes rail revival with $181.5 billion, 30-year investment plan

South Africa’s rail master plan targets $181.5 billion over 30 years to rebuild freight and passenger capacity across 3,600 kilometers.

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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s net worth rises to $1.5 billion.
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Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s net worth rises to $1.5 billion as First Holdco stake nears $500 million

According to Forbes, which tracks the fortunes of the world’s wealthiest individuals, Otedola’s wealth has increased by $200 million since the beginning of 2026.

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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris.
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Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris closes London family office after UK exit

Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris winds down London family office after UK exit amid tax reforms and relocation to Abu Dhabi and Italy.

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President Bola Tinubu approves 30% debt relief for Nigerian airlines and orders urgent talks to address rising jet fuel prices and ease pressure on domestic carriers.
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Nigeria’s President Tinubu moves to ease airline crisis with 30% debt cut, fuel price talks

President Bola Tinubu approves 30% airline debt relief and orders urgent jet fuel pricing talks as Nigeria’s carriers face rising operating costs.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu
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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement posts $130 million profit in Q1 2026

BUA Cement reports stronger Q1 2026 earnings, with profit rising to $130 million on higher sales volumes and steady demand.

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Zenith Bank
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Zenith Bank gains N3 trillion, becomes first Nigerian bank valued above N5 trillion

Zenith Bank gains N3 trillion, becomes first Nigerian bank valued above N5 trillion

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Ghana orders Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to hand mining work to locals by December 2026

Regulators in Ghana direct Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Zijin Mining to shift operations to local contractors by December 2026.

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Natie Kirsh, Eswatini and South African billionaire and majority owner of Jetro Holdings.
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Natie Kirsh hits $17.7 billion, overtakes Johann Rupert as Africa’s No. 2

Natie Kirsh’s net worth hits $17.7 billion after a $29.1 billion Jetro deal, overtaking Johann Rupert to rank second in Africa behind Aliko Dangote.

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