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Alami Lazraq ADI stake loss
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Moroccan real estate mogul Alami Lazraq faces $118 million loss as ADI shares slump

Moroccan tycoon Alami Lazraq loses $118.3 million as ADI shares fall, cutting his stake value below $550 million on Casablanca Bourse.

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Flutterwave logo representing Africa’s most valuable tech unicorn.
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Flutterwave, gains Nigerian banking license as lifetime payments top $50 billion

Flutterwave secures banking license after surpassing $50 billion in lifetime payments, marking a major shift into lending and deposits across Africa.

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MTN mobile money separation Ghana
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MTN completes mobile money separation in Ghana, advances fintech strategy

MTN completes Ghana mobile money separation, meeting regulations and advancing fintech growth strategy across Africa.

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Rose Ada Okwechime investments
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Rose Ada Okwechime takes lead in Nigeria’s mortgage sector with $10.3 million stake in Abbey Mortgage Bank

Nigerian mortgage pioneer Rose Ada Okwechime holds $10.3 million stake in Madonna Ashib, shaping Nigeria’s mortgage and financial services sector.

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Isyaku Abdulsamad “Khalifa” Rabiu.
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Abdul Samad Rabiu’s son, Khalifa, to receive $9.6 million from BUA Foods

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s son, Khalifa Rabiu, to receive N13.2 billion ($9.6 million) from BUA Foods’ record dividend payout.

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Adebayo Ogunlesi, Nigerian billionaire and co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners.
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OpenAI hits $852 billion a year after Nigeria’s Adebayo Ogunlesi joins board

Its latest round, which increased from the $110 billion figure announced in February, drew backing from major technology and investment firms.

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Exxaro Eskom coal supply deal
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Exxaro secures long-term coal supply deal with Eskom for Matla Colliery till 2043

Exxaro signs long-term coal deal with Eskom, securing Matla Colliery supply to 2043 and strengthening South Africa’s energy stability.

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Africa private safari reserves
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10 top private reserves in Africa offering exclusive Safari experiences

Africa’s top private reserves redefine luxury safaris, blending exclusivity, conservation impact, and intimate wildlife experiences.

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IFC FirstRand agri-MSME bond
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IFC backs FirstRand’s $95 million bond to fund South Africa’s agri-SMEs

IFC anchors FirstRand’s $95 million bond to boost South Africa’s agri-MSMEs, linking investor returns to environmental outcomes.

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Coca-Cola headquarters.
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Coca-Cola expands South African operations with $1 billion investment plan

Coca-Cola invests $1 billion to modernize operations and boost distribution in South Africa’s consumer market.

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Fuel costs jump across Africa as governments rush to shield households

Fuel costs surge across Africa, forcing governments to cut taxes and adjust prices to ease pressure on households amid global supply shocks.

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LAPO IFC $10 million MSME lending
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Nigeria’s LAPO gets $10 million IFC loan to expand MSME lending

IFC plans $10 million loan to LAPO MFB to expand MSME lending, boost digital finance, and deepen financial inclusion across Nigeria.

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