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Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola opens up on relationship with Tony Elumelu, his Transcorp shares deal, and why he offered N250bn to buy the company

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola opens up on relationship with Tony Elumelu, his Transcorp shares deal, and why he offered N250bn to buy the company

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola opens up on his relationship with businessman Tony Elumelu, his Transcorp shares deal, and why he offered N250bn to buy the company, which he says was rejected. Read his statement below… In 2005, while Tony was the Managing Director of Standard Trust Bank he approached me …

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Nigerian billionaire, Dozy Mmobuosi’s £115m Sheffield United takeover set to collapse amid claims he already invested £9m to help the cash-strapped club meet their financial targets

Nigerian businessman,  Dozy Mmobuosi’s £115million takeover of Sheffield United is reportedly set to collapse amid claims the tycoon forked out £8.7million to support the financially-stricken club.   According to Mail Online, Mmobuosi’s relationship with the club’s current owner, Prince Abdullah, has broken down to such an extent that the ownership …

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Olu of Warri removes billionaire businessman, Ayiri Emami, as Ologbotsere, installs another one (photos/video)

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III has removed billionaire businessman, Ayiri Emami, as the Ologbotsere of his kingdom.   Recall that Ayiri was strongly opposed to the Olu’s coronation in August 2021. This led to the monarch derobing him and also barring him from the palace.   Two weeks …

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Billionaire Rupert Murdoch, 92, calls off engagement with fiancèe Ann Lesley Smith after just two weeks

American billionaire, Rupert Murdoch has called off his engagement just two weeks after making the announcement that he was due to be married again.   According to the US magazine Vanity Fair, sources close to the 92-year-old media mogul said he and Ann Lesley Smith had “abruptly” called off the …

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Billionaire, Wolfgang Porsche , 79, divorcing his wife, 74, ‘due to severe dementia that has left her housebound’

Billionaire, Wolfgang Porsche , 79, divorcing his wife, 74,

  Porsche executive,  Wolfgang Porsche is reportedly divorcing his partner of 16 years, Claudia, due to severe dementia that has left her housebound’ Sources close to the couple have said Porsche, 79, has struggled to live with his wife, 74, due to changes in her behaviour since she was diagnosed. Claudia, who …

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Billionaire, Rupert Murdoch, 92, engaged to Ann Lesley Smith, 66, after fourth divorce

Billionaire, Rupert Murdoch, 92, engaged to Ann Lesley Smith, 66, after fourth divorce

Billionaire media  mogul Rupert Murdoch has revealed that he is engaged to new girlfriend Ann Lesley Smith, just six months after they first met and less than a year after his divorce from fourth wife Jerry Hall was finalized.    The 92-year-old shared the news in an interview with one of his own publications – …

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I wanted to study law but my father said it was a waste of resources as I would change my name after marriage – Billionaire businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija

I wanted to study law but my father said it was a waste of resources as I would change my name after marriage - Billionaire businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija

Billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist, Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, has said she wanted to study law but her father advised her to become a secretary instead, because investing in her career would be a waste of resources as she would change her name after marriage. “Growing up as a girl, I dreamt …

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