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Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s most profitable lender.
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Zenith Bank pays $1.4 million in penalties as Nigeria’s regulatory dragnet tightens

Zenith Bank paid $1.4 million in 2025 fines as CBN scrutiny intensifies, despite improved compliance and lower penalties year-on-year.

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Wole Oshin Custodian payout
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Nigerian insurance tycoon Wole Oshin to pocket $2.8 million from Custodian Investment

Wole Oshin to earn $2.8 million dividend as Custodian Investment posts strong 2025 earnings and robust revenue growth.

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Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama.
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Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama wins bid to take over Damang gold mine from Gold Fields

Engineers and Planners, led by Ibrahim Mahama, takes control of Damang gold mine from Gold Fields, boosting local mining leadership.

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Algerian billionaire Issad Rebrab.
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Algeria’s richest man Issad Rebrab regains $1.1 billion as Cevital stabilizes

Issad Rebrab regains $1.1 billion as Cevital stabilizes after legal disputes, Brandt collapse, and governance challenges.

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NNPC ships first cargo of new crude grade to Netherlands, advancing Nigeria’s oil trade

Nigeria’s NNPC ships 950,000-barrel Cawthorne crude to the Netherlands, expanding exports and strengthening its oil market role.

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Aiyesimoju NGX portfolio growth
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Nigeria’s youngest dealmaker, Folasope Aiyesimoju, to pocket N743.08 million from UAC

Nigeria’s youngest dealmaker, Folasope Aiyesimoju, to pocket N743.08 million ($539,117) as UAC declares record $2.12 million dividend for 2025.

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Wole Oshin Custodian payout
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Nigerian tycoon Wole Oshin gains $40 million as Custodian stake nears $100 million in 2026

Wole Oshin’s Custodian stake jumps over $40 million in 2026, nearing $100 million as shares rally on Nigeria’s stock exchange.

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Nompumelelo Zikalala, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore, leading the South African mining company.
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Nompumelelo Zikalala: Durban-born mining executive leading $6.4 billion mining giant

Durban-born Nompumelelo Zikalala leads $6.4 billion Kumba Iron Ore, boosting profits and social initiatives.

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Purple Group EasyEquities growth
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South Africa’s Purple Group posts $18 million revenue in H1 2026

Purple Group posts $18 million revenue as EasyEquities drives growth, lifting profit 33% on rising clients, assets and strong cost discipline.

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AttBid RMB Holdings takeover
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South African Van der Walt brothers’ AttBid advances RMH takeover after boosting holdings

AttBid advances RMH takeover after lifting stake to 42.44%, triggering mandatory offer under South Africa’s companies regulatory procedures.

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Transmara Sugar tax dispute
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Kenya Tribunal orders taxman to review $14 million tax dispute involving Transmara Sugar

Kenya tribunal faults KRA for misreading data in Transmara Sugar’s Ksh1.8 billion ($14 million) tax-loss claim, ordering fresh review.

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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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