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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of the Dangote Group
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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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Inside five-star Sankara Nairobi linked to Kenyan tycoon Baloobhai Patel

Sankara Nairobi leverages Westlands location, Marriott backing, and private ownership to sustain demand amid rising luxury hotel competition.

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Tony Elumelu with Awele Vivien Elumelu.
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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.
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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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NMB Bank $100 million IFC SME loan
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Tanzania’s NMB Bank secures $100 million SME loan from World Bank arm 

NMB Bank secures $100 million IFC loan to expand SME lending, targeting women-owned businesses in Tanzania’s growing banking market.

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Balwin Properties take-private deal
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South Africa’s Balwin to delist as PIC-backed consortium offers $67 million buyout 

Balwin set to go private in R1.12 billion ($67 million) deal, offering shareholders a premium exit amid liquidity challenges and valuation pressures.

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Axian Telecom advances digital operations across Africa through cloud transformation and telecom expansion in nine markets.
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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 infrastructure investment fund
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Spearhead Africa, led by Ngatia Kirungie, set for $27 million fund debut on Nairobi bourse

Nairobi Securities Exchange plans to list Spearhead Africa Infrastructure Fund, a $27 million vehicle unlocking capital for Kenya projects drive.

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DTB executives during the opening of the DTB Kilimani branch in Nairobi.
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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 Plc, an indigenous African integrated energy company.
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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 supermarket exterior featuring storefront branding, customer entrance, and modern retail expansion in Kenya.
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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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RMH takeover AttBid approval
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South African Van der Walt brothers’ AttBid secures final approvals for $34 million RMH takeover

South Africa’s AttBid has secured final approvals to acquire RMH shares, making its mandatory offer unconditional and nearing completion now

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