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Nigerian banker Jim Ovia says real estate beats banking, doubles down on luxury Lagos towers

Old Mutual Bank adds senior executives as Africa banking push intensifies

Egypt’s $520 million fertilizer plant attracts $174 million debt package from IFC

South Africa’s Omnia Holdings posts $83 million profit as agriculture, mining drive growth

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Nigerian banker Jim Ovia says real estate beats banking, doubles down on luxury Lagos towers

Old Mutual Bank adds senior executives as Africa banking push intensifies

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Nigerian banker Jim Ovia says real estate beats banking, doubles down on luxury Lagos towers

Old Mutual Bank adds senior executives as Africa banking push intensifies

Egypt’s $520 million fertilizer plant attracts $174 million debt package from IFC

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