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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu’s Seplat stake hits $1.2 billion

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has seen his Seplat Energy holding surge to $1.2 billion, driven by rising crude production and stronger earnings.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu pockets $14.45 million from Seplat’s Q2 dividend payout

Tony Elumelu received $14.45 million from Seplat Energy’s second-quarter dividend, lifting his 2026 payouts to about $35.3 million.

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After pocketing over $20 million, Tony Elumelu eyes another $14 million dividend from Seplat Energy

Tony Elumelu is due to receive $14.45 million from Seplat Energy on Aug. 28, taking his 2026 dividends to $35.3 million.

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Seplat Energy posts $164 million half-year profit as earnings soar 498%

Seplat Energy posted a $164 million half-year profit as revenue rose to $1.82 billion and production increased.

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Nigerian executive Owen Omogiafo buys 1.9 million shares of Transcorp Group

Transcorp CEO Owen Omogiafo bought 1.9 million shares, increasing her stake as the group expands its assets and earnings.

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UBA sweeps top honors at 2026 Euromoney Awards, named Nigeria’s Best ESG, Retail Bank

UBA swept major honors at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, securing Best Bank for Retail and Best Bank for ESG in Nigeria.

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Heirs Holdings’ portfolio companies earn international recognition across industries

Heirs Holdings companies Transcorp, AEDC, and Redtech rank among Africa's top performers as Tony Elumelu's Africapitalism model scales.

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Transcorp, led by Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu, grows assets to $797 million

Transcorp's assets rose to $797 million as retained earnings neared $144 million, strengthening its balance sheet in the first half of 2026.

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Transcorp Power posts $39.8 million half-year profit despite Nigeria grid attacks

Tony Elumelu-backed Transcorp Power records a $39.87 million profit before tax, maintaining strong efficiency gains despite severe grid attacks.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu retires as UBA chairman, capping a 21-year run that built a $24.5 billion banking giant

Tony Elumelu retires as UBA Chairman after a 21-year tenure, building a banking giant with $24.5 billion in assets. Emmanuel Nnorom takes over.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu reveals the single quality every African founder needs

Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu shares the one crucial quality every African entrepreneur needs to build lasting institutions.

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Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu hosts Mastercard CEO as UBA deepens global banking push

Tony Elumelu hosts Mastercard CEO as UBA advances AI-driven cross-border banking and global expansion strategy.

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