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BUA group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu now second wealthiest African as net worth hits $18.6bn

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Nigerian businessman and founder of BUA Group, has reportedly overtaken Joh

Rabiu Hosts Elumelu as BUA, UBA Deepen Strategic Partnership

Dike Onwuamaeze Nigeria’s industrial and financial heavyweights moved to deepen a partnership that has quietly underpinned decades of enterprise growth, as the Founder and Chairman...

BUA Cement excites shareholders with strong 2025 performance, approves N10 dividend per share

South Africa denied me entry over expired visa,but allowed Europeans without visas - BUA Chairman

 The founder and Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has revealed how he was denied entry into S

How I was denied entry into South Africa – BUA Chair

Giving another instance, he said some countries lack spirit of agreement in the continent saying their practices were not supportive when the BUA Group tried to expand into those c...

Tinubu appoints ex-Dangote executive as NMDPRA chief

Mr Mohammed, who has barely spent four months in office, will be replaced by Rabiu Umar, a former executive of the Dangote Group, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The post Ti...

Jamil Abubakar’s Ascent Signals Dangote’s Succession Blueprint

The recent appointment of Jamil Mohammed Abubakar as Managing Director for Infrastructure and Logistics at Dangote Group offers more than a routine boardroom reshuffle; it provides...

FT: Aliko Dangote Planning London Listing of $13bn Cement Empire

• 10% of shares to be sold to outside investors  •Firm targets raising output from 60m tonnes to 100m tonnes by 2030 Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Africa’s richest man, Aliko

Sam Pharmaceuticals opens Factory in Nigeria with FCMB, BoI Support

Sam Pharmaceutical Limited has opened a new manufacturing facility in southwestern Nigeria, expanding local drug production capacity as the country pushes to reduce reliance on imp...

Oil Magnate Bags Honorary Doctorate, Vows Expanded Community Impact in Akwa Ibom

Billionaire businessman Muhammad Indimi has renewed his commitment to community development in Akwa Ibom State following an honorary doctorate award from Akwa Ibom State University...

The Real Problem Isn’t Resources, Business Leader Reveals What’s Blocking Industrial Growth

Alhaji Yusuf Abdullahi, Chairman and CEO of Emirate Mall Ilorin, has urged Nigeria to adopt a coordinated and multi-layered industrialization strategy to achieve its ambition of be...

Nigeria: 'Why I Sold My Mansions in the Us, UK' - Aliko Dangote

[Premium Times] Dangote, Africa's richest man, also shared insights into his lifestyle choices and disciplined routine.

Shareholders Approve BUA Cement’s N338.64bn Dividend as Profit Soars to ₦356bn

James Emejo in Abuja Shareholders of BUA Cement Plc have approved a total dividend payout of ₦338.64 billion, translating to ₦10.00 per share for the 2025 financial year. The a...

From Tailor’s Shop to Billionaire Empire: Razaq Okoya Reveals Secret Behind His Success

Nigerian industrialist Razaq Okoya has shared a powerful story of how his journey to wealth began — not in a boardroom, but in his father’s small tailoring shop.

Ibukun Awosika Resigns from Cadbury Nigeria Plc Board After 15 Years

Renowned Nigerian business leader Ibukun Awosika has stepped down from the board of Cadbury Nigeria Plc after more than 15 years of service.

Dangote Plans to Offer Shares on Multiple African Exchanges for 650,000 Bpd Refinery

• Appoints IBTC Capital, Vetiva Advisory, FirstCap as advisers  •NUPRC moves to ensure standardisation in upstream emission inventories Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Kayode Tokede Al...

NPFL: Ranchers Bees appoint Kabiru Muazu General Manager

Kabiru Muazu has been appointed the new General manager of newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Ranchers Bees. Muazu’s appointment was confirmed by club owner...

Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano undergraduate admissions, 2026/2027

Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano invites prospective students to apply for the following undergraduate programmes: Faculty of Science and Computing BSc. Industrial Ch...

Saudi ambassador, Dangote meet to deepen economic cooperation, partnership

The Saudi envoy also hosted a dinner in honour of Mr Dangote and presented him with a commemorative gift to mark his visit. The post Saudi ambassador, Dangote meet to deepen econo...

BUA blames energy and transport costs for high cement prices

The company says rising energy, transportation, and foreign exchange-related costs remain major drivers of cement prices in Nigeria, although recent exchange rate stability is begi...

I Will Continue With AbdulRazaq Legacies, Says Bolarinwa, Kwara APC Guber Aspirant

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin A former member of the House of Representatives Committee on Information and Communication, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, has declared his intention to vie...

Nigeria’s Sugar Industry Gets Boost as Minister Hails NSDC Leadership

The Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, has commended Kamar Bakrin for ongoing reforms at the National Sugar Development Council.

Nigeria: 'It Is Better I Remain a Fan' - Dangote Explains Why $20bn Refinery Stopped Arsenal Takeover Dream

[Premium Times] The billionaire admitted that prioritising those businesses over football ownership became the only realistic option

Aba Attracts Fresh Investment as New Beverage Plant Signals Economic Rebound

Governor Alex Otti has expressed strong confidence in Aba’s economic resurgence following the launch of a new beverage production facility by Ultimum Limited. Under the Razzl label...