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After Herbalife deal, Ronaldo buys into Saudi-backed Spanish club

Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% of Saudi-backed UD Almería after taking a 10 percent Herbalife stake, expanding his global investments.

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Zimbabwe lithium export ban lifts prices and producer shares

Zimbabwe’s decision to halt exports of lithium concentrate has shaken global markets, sending both commodity prices and producer shares higher. On the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, lithium carbonate jumped 5.4 percent to 177,000 yuan ($25,856) a ton by late morning, reflecting concerns over tightening supplies of the battery-critical mineral. Investors reacted swiftly, with shares of lithium companies across China, Australia, and the Americas climbing as traders adjusted to the new restrictions. The ban, announced by Mines Minister Polite Kambamura, applies to…

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Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp hits N1 trillion in assets; dividend doubles

Tony Elumelu’s Transcorp tops N1 trillion in assets as revenue and profit surge across power and hospitality businesses.

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Kessington Adebutu’s stake in Wema Bank nears $120 million

Kessington Adebutu’s Wema Bank stake nears $120 million as shares surge 26% in 2026, lifting market value by $25 million.

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Tetracore opens major CNG plant in Nigeria’s South Western State

Tetracore launches major CNG plant to ease fuel shortages in Ogun.

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Vukile approves $155 million shareholder loans to Castellana to fund growth pipeline

Vukile approves $155 million shareholder loans to Castellana, boosting Spain retail growth while ensuring solvency and long-term equity strategy.

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ARM Cement moves to wind up operations as liquidation nears completion

ARM Cement moves to wind up operations as liquidation nears completion amid debt pressures and unresolved tax disputes in East Africa.

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote adds $3 billion to net worth year-to-date

Aliko Dangote adds $3 billion to his net worth as Dangote Cement shares surge and refinery scales up production.

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IFC backs Platcorp with $52 million MSME funding to expand lending in East Africa

IFC plans $52 million financing for Platcorp to expand MSME lending across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, targeting women-owned firms.

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