Tag: Nigeria

Geregu Power pays $4.45 million to clear bond default as acting CEO Mohammed Sani Jaoji steps in

Geregu Power pays $4.45 million to clear its bond default as acting CEO Mohammed Sani Jaoji steps in to stabilize operations and finances.

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Mohammed Sani Jaoji named CEO of Geregu Power after $29.4 million bond default

Geregu Power names Mohammed Sani Jaoji acting CEO after a $29.4 million bond default and sharp declines in revenue and profit.

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Dangote, local refiners eye up to $328 million savings in crude swap plan

Nigerian refiners, including Dangote, eye up to $328.8 million in operational savings under a new domestic crude oil logistics swap mechanism.

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Nigeria’s SMEs get digital push as eTranzact partners with SMEDAN

eTranzact and SMEDAN are expanding digital payment access for Nigeria’s 40 million SMEs as fintech tools support financial inclusion and growth.

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Dangote Refinery could get cheaper crude under Nigeria supply reforms

Nigeria is considering crude supply and pricing reforms that could lower feedstock costs for Dangote Refinery and other domestic processors.

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Nigerian politician struggles to keep power company afloat after $750 million takeover

Geregu Power faces falling revenue, an 88 percent profit drop and a $29.4 million bond payment default after Abdulaziz Yari’s $750 million takeover.

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Nigerian Pastor Jerry Eze takes board role at Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Life

Pastor Jerry Eze joins Heirs Life’s board as the insurer seeks to build consumer trust and expand insurance access in Nigeria.

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Nigerian media tycoon Aare Dele Momodu holds private meeting with Ghana President John Mahama

Nigerian media tycoon Aare Dele Momodu met Ghana President John Mahama at his Accra residence, discussing African soccer, politics, literature, and history.

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Days after flying Dangote on his Global 8000, Abdul Samad Rabiu relaxes on yacht in Monaco

Abdul Samad Rabiu visits Monaco aboard his superyacht after hosting Aliko Dangote on his Bombardier Global 8000.

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Glo leads Nigeria’s telecom market with 1.2 million new internet subscribers in May

Globacom led Nigeria’s telecom operators in May, adding 1.2 million internet subscribers as the country’s total user base rose to 157 million.

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Femi Otedola nears $2 billion on Forbes as people close to him value fortune above $3 billion

Femi Otedola closes in on $2 billion on Forbes, driven by a $1.13 billion First HoldCo stake, while insiders value his net worth above $3 billion.

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Ladi Delano’s Moove hits $2.1 billion valuation after $250 million funding

Ladi Delano's Moove hits a $2.1 billion valuation after securing $250 million to power driverless vehicle infrastructure across global markets.

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