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Ecobank posts $594 million profit amid surging returns in 2025

Ecobank posts $594 million profit in 2025 as revenue rises 17%, driven by diversification, digital growth and strong execution.

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Nigerian billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu.
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Elumelu’s Heirs Energies Holds $800m Seplat Stake as Stock Hits Historic N10,000

Months after Tony Elumelu’s $500 million, Seplat Energy becomes first NGX stock to cross N10,000 per share.

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Emira Octodec stake increase
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South Africa’s Emira Property Fund raises Octodec stake with $40.2 million cash offer

Emira Property Fund lifts Octodec stake, launches cash offer to reach 34.9%, signaling deeper push into South Africa’s listed property market.

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TMG hits $3.4 billion in market capitalization, becomes Africa’s second-largest listed REIT

TMG adds $300 million in value as profit jumps 42%, driven by record sales, SouthMED growth and regional expansion.

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Ezz Steel Algeria expansion
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Egypt’s Ezz Steel eyes $780 million Algeria expansion to boost regional footprint

Ezz Steel plans a $780 million Algeria expansion, boosting exports, capacity growth, and North Africa’s industrial footprint.

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Wema Bank insider loan
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Wema Bank reports N105 million insider loan linked to gaming tycoon Kessington Adebutu

Wema Bank discloses N105.84 million ($78,647) insider loan tied to Kessington Adebutu, highlighting related-party exposure and strong 2025 financial growth.

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Africa Bitcoin Corporation restructures Bambanani amid rising losses

Africa Bitcoin Corporation is restructuring Bambanani Family Group amid widening losses, closing Melville and pivoting to digital food sales.

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Citi boost South Africa financing
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IFC, Citi seal $98 million deal to boost local currency financing in South Africa

IFC and Citigroup seal $98 million rand facility to expand local currency financing and reduce volatility risks in South Africa.

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Russell Crawford Stefanutti Stocks salary
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Russell Crawford pockets $1.9 million as Stefanutti Stocks profit surges 727% in 2025

Russell Crawford earns $1.01 million as Stefanutti Stocks CEO, driven by incentives and strong 2025 profit growth.

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Shell in $1 billion talks to sell South African fuel outlets to UAE’s ADNOC

Shell is in talks to sell about 600 South African fuel outlets to UAE's ADNOC in a $1 billion deal, ending a century-long presence.

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Nigeria-Morocco $25 billion gas pipeline nears deal as 13 nations join

Africa’s 6,900-km Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline nears agreement, boosting supply, power growth and exports to Europe.

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Kenya’s biggest opposition leader, Raila Odinga family shifts Be Energy stake offshore

Odinga family shifts 35% Be Energy stake offshore to BVI entity, signaling ownership restructuring and regional investment strategy shift.

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