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Tony Elumelu, Nigerian business magnate and chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), has witnessed a remarkable surge in his stake over the past month, driven by the sustained upswing in UBA’s shares, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s most influential business figures. According to data tracked by Billionaires.Africa, Elumelu’s stake in UBA has […]
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 26.72% in September 2023 amid soaring food prices and harsh economic realities occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy in May. This was according to the September 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The CPI, which measures the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured Nigerians that its digital currency. eNaira posed no threat to financial stability. The Director, Corporate Communications Department of CBN, Dr Isa AbdulMumin said this on Monday in Marrakech. AbdulMumin was reacting to a recent media report that raised concerns about Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), eNaira, […]
The naira exchanged for N756.21 to a dollar at the Investors and Exporters window on Wednesday. The naira lost 1.48 percent compared to the N745.19 it exchanged for the dollar on Tuesday. The open indicative rate closed at N766.82 to the dollar on Wednesday.A spot exchange rate of N799.90 to the dollar was the highest […]
Michael Jordan, NBA Legend and African-American billionaire, has secured a spot on “The Forbes 400,” a list of America’s 400 wealthiest individuals. This achievement marks the first time a professional athlete has entered the ranks of the nation’s elite billionaires. More than a month after the Bloomberg Billionaires Index updated its figures to reflect an […]
Nigerian billionaire businessman and telecom magnate Mike Adenuga is poised to receive a substantial windfall of N1.29 billion ($1.65 million) in dividends from his holdings in Conoil Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost petroleum marketing companies. His $1.65-million dividend, constituting the lion’s share of the total N1.73 billion ($2.2 million) final dividends approved by Conoil’s shareholders during the […]
Nigerian tycoon and renowned investment banker Atedo Peterside has experienced a substantial surge in the market value of his stake in Stanbic IBTC Holdings (Stanbic IBTC), one of Nigeria’s leading financial services holding companies. According to data tracked by Billionaires.Africa, Peterside’s stake has increased by N1.74 billion ($2.3 million) since August 31, thanks to a double-digit […]
Olawale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy for Nigeria, has attributed the Naira’s incessant decline to approximately $6.8 billion in overdue forward payments within the foreign exchange market. Blomberg disclosed this in an interview with the Minister at the sideline of the 78th United Nations General Assembly session in New York, […]
Nigeria’s inflation has jumped to 25.80% for August 2023, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest figure is 1.72% points higher than the 24.08% reported in July, the Friday report added. “In August 2023, the headline inflation rate increased to 25.80% relative to the July […]
Nigeria’s banking powerhouse, Zenith Bank, has unveiled impressive financial results for the first half of 2023, featuring an astounding 161.85 percent surge in profits. This remarkable achievement has propelled Jim Ovia, one of Nigeria’s most prominent bankers, to receive an interim dividend of N2.54 billion ($3.24 million) from his stake in the bank. Jim Ovia, […]
The Federal Government has delisted 37 illegal digital money-lending apps to sanitize the sector. This was disclosed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s latest report on approved digital money lender apps. Accordingly, FCCPC’s delisted DML apps grew from nine to 37. Meanwhile, the approved digital money lending list increased to 164 from 154. […]
Nigerian billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, has made an impressive financial comeback following a turbulent year characterized by significant losses attributed to the devaluation of the naira. Rabiu’s fortune has taken a remarkable turn, with his net worth bouncing back by over $1 billion since June when it dipped below $5.2 […]
After recording impressive gains this year, Nigerian billionaire Mike Adenuga has seen a substantial dip in his net worth due to a significant dip in the market value of his shares in Conoil Plc, a leading petroleum marketing company. According to the data gathered by Billionaires.Africa, the market value of Adenuga’s stake in Conoil has decreased by N5.7 […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is making plans to clear the foreign exchange (FX) backlogs in the next one or two weeks, Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, acting governor, CBN said. He disclosed this at a conference in Lagos on Monday. FX backlogs, which is the unmet demand for forex by investors and exporters, is estimated […]
Among African business titans, Tony Elumelu stands out as a top figure. Not only is he a visionary investor and economic strategist, but his unwavering dedication to nurturing African entrepreneurship and driving social change is equally remarkable. His fingerprints grace an array of sectors, including finance and energy, shaping industries and forging an indelible legacy […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to unify all segments of the foreign exchange (FX) market in mid-June has led to the devaluation of the naira, causing prominent businessmen in the nation, including Nigeria’s richest banker Jim Ovia, to grapple with substantial wealth losses. Ovia, who holds a leading position as one of Nigeria’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, […]
Herbert Wigwe, a prominent figure within Nigeria’s banking sector and serving as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Holdings, has experienced a notable decrease in his ownership stake within the prominent financial services group recently. Billionaires.Africa’s data reveals that the market valuation of Herbert Wigwe’s shares in Nigeria’s largest lending institution has dwindled […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the commencement of the Price Verification System Portal, PVS, as requisite for Form ‘M’ application. Dada Olusegun, Special Adviser on Digital Media to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, disclosed this on Thursday night in his official X, formerly Twitter handle. He quoted a notice directed to all banks by […]
Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Group, is once again the wealthiest individual on the continent. This resurgence in his status as Africa’s richest man comes just shy of two months after temporarily ceding the title to South African magnate Johann Rupert. Dangote’s triumphant return to the pinnacle of Africa’s wealth hierarchy is […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola as a non-executive director of FBN Holdings Plc, one of the country’s oldest and largest financial services groups. In a memo published on the website of the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Wednesday, FBN Holdings noted that the appointment became effective on Aug. 14, […]
