Omokolade Ajayi

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Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s most profitable lender.
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Zenith Bank completes Kenya’s Paramount Bank takeover, grows African footprint

Zenith Bank completes Paramount Bank acquisition in Kenya, expanding cross-border operations and boosting Africa-Europe trade services.

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Customer making a payment with Lucky card and POS terminal in Egypt.
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Egypt’s fintech Lucky raises $23 million, eyes North Africa expansion

Egypt fintech Lucky raises $23 million to expand into North Africa, scale consumer credit, and invest in technology and infrastructure.

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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe gains $200 million as ARM shares jump

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe gains $200 million as ARM shares rise, boosting his net worth to $3.9 billion ahead of dividend payout.

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FCMB pushes value-chain coordination to boost Nigeria’s food security

FCMB promotes value-chain coordination to expand farmer access to inputs, finance, and markets, enhancing Nigeria’s food security.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Group.
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Fuel from Dangote Refinery reaches more African countries amid Middle East supply disruptions

Petrol and fertiliser exports from Lagos-based Dangote Refinery rise as global disruptions push African energy costs higher.

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Samuel Dossou-Aworet
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Gabon could gain first billionaire as Samuel Dossou-Aworet’s oil stakes jump to $907 million

Samuel Dossou-Aworet’s oil stakes surge to $907 million, putting Gabon on the verge of gaining its first dollar billionaire as energy stocks rally.

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Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, first Black chief executive of Naspers, South Africa.
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Meet Soweto-born Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, first black chief executive of $40 billion South African giant, Naspers

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, from Soweto, rises to lead $40 billion Naspers, marking a milestone in African corporate leadership.

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Kenya fuel executives resign as state probes fuel scarcity, supply chain issues

Three Kenyan fuel executives resign as authorities investigate supply manipulation, shortages, and emergency imports.

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Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, NNPC.
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Nigeria capitalizes on $100 per barrel oil as production hits 1.84 million bpd

Nigeria boosts crude output to 1.84 million barrels per day amid $100 oil, aiming for stronger export revenue.

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Egypt raises electricity prices as energy costs surge

Egypt raises electricity prices for heavy users as energy import costs surge, while shielding lower-income households from tariff increases.

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Kenya’s largest fast-food chain, Java House, linked to Aliko Dangote, expands its presence with new outlets across East Africa.
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Kenya’s largest fast-food chain linked to Aliko Dangote grows to 105 outlets

Java House, linked to Aliko Dangote, grows to 105 outlets in East Africa, reflecting urban expansion and rising demand for casual dining.

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World's richest person Elon Musk.
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SpaceX IPO pushes Elon Musk closer to $1 trillion net worth

SpaceX files for IPO, potentially raising $75 billion and moving Elon Musk closer to a $1 trillion net worth.

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