Tony Elumelu: The Nigerian billionaire with a swagger and a vision for Africa
Tony Elumelu evokes both admiration and scrutiny in some quarters. As one of Africa’s most prominent businessmen, the Nigerian-born...
West Africa
AfDB approves $100 million for Nigerian youth and women businesses
African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $100 million loan to increase access to finance for youth and women-led...
Understanding SACCOs: How they work and their benefits
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have gained significant prominence in many African countries, particularly in Kenya, as effective...
M-KOPA hits 5 million customers as it pushes pan-African expansion
M-KOPA, an asset financing startup, now has five million customers across five African markets, the company has said, as...
How to trade on top 5 African stock exchanges: JSE, NSE, EGX, NGX, DSE
Investing in stocks is a dynamic way to build wealth, and understanding how to purchase shares on different stock...
Nigeria freezes funds linked to crypto platforms
The court order, dated September 3, 2024, accuses ByBit and KuCoin of engaging in "market manipulation and price distortions"...
Johann Rupert overtakes Dangote to become Africa’s richest man
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote to become Africa’s richest man, according to the...
Cote d’Ivoire’s Perseus Mining sells $45 million stake in Montage Gold
Perseus Mining Ltd, a mining company based in Cote d’Ivoire with operations in Ghana and now Guinea has sold...
Nigerian Prince Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto Petroleum expands into South America
Atlas Oranto Petroleum International Limited (AOPI), a leading Nigerian oil and gas firm, is expanding its global footprint after...
Oba Otudeko’s Barbican Capital sues FBN Holdings
FBN Holdings, Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, led by billionaire Femi Otedola, is embroiled in a complex legal battle. One...