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MTN Group rolls out MTN One TV
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MTN launches One TV to drive digital entertainment across Africa

MTN rolls out MTN One TV, linking its mobile network and fintech to scale digital entertainment and content monetization across Africa.

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Nigerian executive Emmanuel Omuojine.
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Nigerian executive Emmanuel Omuojine, an ex-PwC manager, takes helm at Rainoil

Former PwC manager Emmanuel Omuojine takes helm at Rainoil Limited to lead its massive downstream oil and gas distribution network.

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Kainji Hydro Power Plant Kainji Dam, located in Borgu LGA of Niger State.
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New project at Nigeria’s Kainji dam aims to stabilize power grid

Mainstream Energy begins a critical Kainji expansion to inject 220 megawatts into Nigeria's grid, targeting a reduction in blackouts.

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Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan secures Al Ahly Capital backing as valuation hits $1.4 billion

MNT-Halan secures Al Ahly Capital investment, reaching $1.4 billion valuation as Egypt’s fintech sector attracts institutional capital.

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Abena Osei-Poku, managing director of Ecobank Ghana
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Meet Abena Osei-Poku: Ghanaian banker behind billion-dollar lender, Ecobank Ghana

Abena Osei-Poku leads Ecobank Ghana, driving steady asset growth, profit gains, efficiency, and regional banking strategy across West Africa.

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Egyptian fintech startup, Blnk
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Egyptian fintech startup, Blnk, raises $37 million to scale AI-driven consumer lending

Blnk raises $37 million in equity and debt to expand point-of-sale consumer credit and drive financial inclusion.

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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
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Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $800 million in under five months

Patrice Motsepe loses $800 million in under five months as Harmony Gold and ARM shares tumble on the JSE amid a broader precious metals retreat.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu, with United Capital CEO Peter Ashade and other executives of the company
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Nigeria’s United Capital enters East Africa, clinches operating licenses in Ethiopia, Rwanda

United Capital enters Ethiopia and Rwanda, becoming the first foreign investment bank permitted to handle investment banking services in Ethiopia.

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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and founder of the Dangote Group
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Aliko Dangote’s net worth nears $40 billion as refinery eyes $50 billion IPO

Aliko Dangote’s wealth nears $40 billion as a planned $50 billion refinery IPO draws strong global investor interest and massive capital requests.

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Tazi family stake loss
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Morocco’s Tazi family sees $514 million stake decline as Sothema shares plunge ahead of AGM

Morocco’s Tazi family lost about $514 million as Sothema shares plunged ahead of June 2026 AGM in Casablanca as stock rout deepens pressure builds

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Ahmed El-Sewedy, President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric
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Egyptian tycoon Ahmed El-Sewedy bags $19 million dividend in 2025

Ahmed El-Sewedy bags about $18.6 million dividend from Elsewedy Electric after $74.5m payout, boosted by strong 2025 earnings growth profit rises.

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UBA Wins 2026 Banker Technology Award for AI Innovation, Launches Upgraded Mobile App
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UBA Wins 2026 Banker Technology Award for AI Innovation, Launches Upgraded Mobile App

UBA wins the 2026 Banker Technology Award for AI-driven cross-border payments and launches its newly upgraded RedApp mobile banking application.

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