Tag: Nigerian billionaire

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to pocket $490 million from Dangote Cement

Aliko Dangote set to receive $490 million dividend from Dangote Cement as profits top N1 trillion and expansion accelerates.

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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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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Seplat stake tops $800 million as shares climb

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Seplat stake surpasses $800 million as oil rally and earnings lift shares.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu to get N467 billion from BUA Foods’ record dividend

Abdul Samad Rabiu to get N467 billion from BUA Foods’ record dividend after a year of strong profits and revenue growth.

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Africa turns to Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery as Middle East crisis deepens

Africa turns to Aliko Dangote’s 20 billion refinery as fuel risks rise amid Middle East tensions, with countries seeking more reliable supply options.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu backs African entrepreneurs with $100 million over 15 years

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has invested over $100 million in African startups over 15 years, supporting 24,000 entrepreneurs.

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Abdul Samad Rabiu’s son, Khalifa, joins Nigeria’s wealthy with $271 million BUA Foods stake

With a significant $271 million stake in food giant BUA Foods Plc, Khalifa Rabiu steps into Nigeria’s wealthy ranks.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu to pocket $237 million dividend from BUA Cement

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu to receive $237 million from BUA Cement after a 379% profit surge in 2025.

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Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi’s GIP nears deal to acquire power firm AES

Global Infrastructure Partners, founded by Adebayo Ogunlesi, is nearing a deal with EQT to acquire AES Corp. as power demand tied to AI rises.

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Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s BUA Cement profit nearly quintuples to $260 million

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu's posts $260 million profit, up 379%, driven by strong sales and lower foreign exchange losses.

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Nigerian billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi loses $100 million as BlackRock hits $14 trillion

Adebayo Ogunlesi’s net worth drops to $2.4 billion amid BlackRock stock decline despite reaching $14 trillion in assets under management.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu backs President Tinubu on youth, power reforms

Tony Elumelu meets President Tinubu, supporting youth entrepreneurship, power sector reforms, and economic growth in Nigeria.

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