Omokolade Ajayi

I owe it to myself to go beast mode this year, because the Lion of Judah lives in me.

The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) raised $2 billion via a three-year dual tranche syndicated loan, its largest-ever such transaction, it said on Monday. reuters.com/world/africa/a…

Idris Elba backed-Danone to acquire Huel in €1B deal  - nairametrics.com/2026/03/23/idr…

RFG acquisition to expand group’s packaged foods portfolio ebx.sh/FNKI94

Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s second-largest lender by market value, plans to list on the London Stock Exchange in 2027 to broaden access to capital and strengthen clients services. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for three months, oil prices could surge above $160 per barrel, and Nigerians may feel the impact at the pump, with petrol potentially reaching nearly N1,800 per liter. This is pure economics.

Kenya's KCB Group reported on Wednesday an 11% rise in full-year 2025 pre-tax profit, driven by growth in interest income. reuters.com/world/africa/k…

BREAKING: Global debt rises by $29 trillion, now at a record $348 trillion, according to IIF.

@Reuters "Capricorn Energy is digging up gold in Egypt! Time to dust off those Egyptian-themed socks, folks!"

Capricorn Energy sees production boost, driven by growth in Egypt reut.rs/4avz6KZ reut.rs/4avz6KZ

Gulf Energy Secures KSh 1.9bn Rig Ahead of Turkana Oil Launch kenyanwallstreet.com/gulf-energy-se…

It’s your typical Jazz Age dinner party, and then, someone is stabbed. More people are dialing M for murder-mystery weekends and signing up for getaways built around sleuthing and interactive play. Lauren Mechling has more bloom.bg/4rWjupy

MTN is on the hunt for fintech startups it can acquire and plug directly into its platform to accelerate growth as a more diversified tech business, its CEO tells my @Semafor colleague @YinkaWrites semafor.com/article/02/04/…

MTN, Africa's largest teleco, is targeting fintech acquisitions and an East Africa push its CEO tells @YinkaWrites semafor.com/article/02/04/…

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Sells His Core Company In Deal Worth $975 Million go.forbes.com/KkWapV

Mike Adenuga made telcos in Nigeria competitive, forcing others to scale and acquire more customers to remain profitable. If not for him, we would still be paying per minute, and telco would have been another cartel like banking. We have to give him his flowers for that. No other Nigerian-born billionaire comes close to that impact. I don't understand the argument in the comments.

BREAKING: Gold hits new all-time high of $4,800

Construction of the 705-unit Limuru Affordable Housing Project in Kiambu County is advancing well and remains on track, supported by steady coordination and local administrative oversight, done by the State Department of @InteriorKE and National Administration, that continues to keep the project aligned with delivery timelines. Current site activities include internal and external plastering, installation and fabrication of steel window frames, masonry and blockwork and fixing of door frames, marking a transition from structural works to finishing stages. The project is already delivering significant employment opportunities for local artisans, technicians and general workers, injecting income into the surrounding community and supporting livelihoods. For Limuru, a rapidly expanding town that serves as a key peri-urban residential hub for Nairobi's workforce, the development responds to rising demand for decent, affordable homes, easing pressure on Nairobi's inner-city settlements and integrating it into the Nairobi metropolitan region.

Astoria’s recent unbundling of its Goldrush stake should improve liquidity and may result in price-insensitive selling. However, Optasia has a demanding valuation with little room for error ebx.sh/NwEdTk

Reflecting on the first week of work in 2026, @realFemiOtedola and @TonyOElumelu have given us a roaring start already. With the Geregu exit, Femi turned an investment in power into a landmark deal, while simultaneously deepening his position in banking. This speaks to deft positioning. Femi, you backed investor foresight with conviction and knew exactly when to act decisively. The mark of an exceptional investor is not simply in making an investment. The mastery lies in knowing when to exit. This, I must admit, was executed in spectacular fashion. 🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏾‍♂️ For Tony, stepping into Seplat as a major shareholder is a long, deliberate bet on African capability; on ownership; on governance and on the belief that our energy future should increasingly be shaped by those who live and build at home. These are exceptional deals that set the tone not just for the year ahead, but for how value is truly created. Well done, my brothers. #winning

Vista Equity Partners says its 'agentic factory' is reinventing the way companies use AI cnbc.com/2026/01/06/vis…