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At the Dangote Cement customers appreciation event in Lagos, Aliko Dangote, the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, extended a warm welcome to his billionaire friend, Femi Otedola, expressing openness to Otedola's potential corporate takeover of Dangote Cement. During the...
Today at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo was sworn in as the 5th Executive Governor of Kogi State, marking the dawn of a new era in the state's political landscape. The inauguration, presided over by Kogi State Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Mejabi, witnessed a...
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) reports that more than half of the country's poultry farms closed their doors in 2023, signaling a crisis in the sector. Mr. Mojeed Iyiola, Chairman of the PAN Lagos State chapter, voiced the distressing situation during an interview with the News Agency...
Microsoft has revealed plans to lay off 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox. This move, constituting approximately 8% of the Microsoft Gaming division, comes just three months after the completion of Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The internal memo...
The Nigerian Naira has hit a record low of N1,410 against the US Dollar on the black market, reflecting a 3.29% drop from the previous day's closing rate. The sudden depreciation is attributed to increased demand for dollars, notably from businesses restocking, individuals pursuing overseas...
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), acting on behalf of the Federal Government, is in the process of selling five power plants under the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPs) at an estimated cost of $1.15 billion. While sources suggest an international benchmark valuation exceeding $5...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has registered key associations, MOMAN, IPMAN, and DAPPMAN, constituting 75% of Nigeria's total market share. This move is a strategic step, aligning with the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Independent Petroleum Marketers...
The fortunes of Africa's wealthiest have experienced a modest rebound in the past 12 months, overcoming a previous decline, as revealed by the 2024 Forbes list of Africa's Richest. The net worth of the top 20 billionaires now stands at a combined $82.4 billion, indicating a $900 million increase...
Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has released a comprehensive statement explaining his recent acquisition of shares in Dangote Cement, one of Nigeria's leading companies. The press release underscores Otedola's strategic approach, emphasizing long-term wealth preservation, export potential, and...
A recent World Bank brief, titled "Digital Transformation Drives Development in Africa," reveals that improved internet access has contributed to a notable 7% reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania over three years. The report also highlights an 8% increase in labor force...
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