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Ethiopia gets $13 billion in investments, led by Ming Yang Smart Energy’s $10 billion commitment

Ethiopia secures $13 billion in investment deals to boost manufacturing, energy and infrastructure growth after Addis Ababa summit.

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Meet Ibrahim Sagna: The dealmaker building Africa’s next generation of global champions

Ibrahim Sagna is reshaping African investing, backing tech, media and sports ventures to build globally competitive, Africa-born champions.

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Meet Nigerian billionaire businessman Emeka Offor, holding Guinea Insurance stake worth over $5 million

Nigerian billionaire Emeka Offor, founder of Chrome Group, controls more than 65% stake in Guinea Insurance Plc valued at over $5 million, positioning him at the center of the company’s recapitalization drive. The holding, equivalent to 5.59 billion shares, is structured through Chrome Oil Services Ltd and Nimek Investments Ltd, reinforcing long-term control and financial flexibility. As Guinea Insurance launches a N5.8 billion ($4.2 million) rights issue, Offor’s dominant stake underscores his influence in Nigeria’s insurance sector and signals a…

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How late Herbert Wigwe engineered and safeguarded his global fortune

Herbert Wigwe built a global fortune using trusts, offshore firms and 106 London properties to protect wealth and ensure long-term control.

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5 richest Arab families in 2026 ranked by net worth

Five richest Arab families in 2026 leverage energy, real estate, and telecoms to build multibillion-dollar empires and global influence.

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Nigeria’s Moniepoint expands into Kenya, targets SME banking growth

Moniepoint acquires 78% of Sumac Microfinance Bank, expanding SME banking and operations in Kenya under Tosin Eniolorunda.

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Funds managed by British billionaire Stephen Butt in Tiger Brands hits $390 million

Stephen Butt controls a $390 million stake in Tiger Brands, cementing Silchester’s quiet influence in South Africa’s consumer sector.

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Kenyan businessman John Kimani to receive Ksh105.1 million dividend from Kakuzi

Kenyan businessman John Kibunga Kimani to receive Ksh105.1 million dividend from Kakuzi as profits rebound in 2025.

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Nigeria’s FCMB limits exposure in fraud attempt

FCMB blocks N2.4 billion ($1.73 million) in fraud attempt, limiting exposure as Nigeria strengthens digital banking security.

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