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Femi Otedola

Tracked across 14 events · 220 articles · First seen Jan 10, 2022 · Last active Aug 18, 2026

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Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has continued to aggressively accumulate shares in the Nigerian banking group, raising his stake to 26.1% as of August 6, 2026. Through his investment vehicle Calvados Global Services…
Impact: As chairman and largest shareholder, Otedola is the driving force behind the stake accumulation and corporate turnaround. His continued buying signals strong conviction and has boosted the stock, enhancing his personal wealth.
Jan 10, 2022 · 89 articles
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Femi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his stake in the banking group to approximately 27.5% after acquiring an additional 147.7 million shares on August 14, 2026, at N140 per share, spending about…
Impact: As chairman and largest shareholder, Otedola's aggressive share purchases are driving the event, increasing his stake to 27.5% and signaling confidence in the bank's future.
Aug 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: Femi Otedola divested his 77% controlling stake in Geregu nuclear power plant through the sale of his 95% stake in Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited to MA AM Energy Limited. He also resigned as chairman of Geregu nuclear power plant, shifting his strategic focus to the financial sector.
Dec 29, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: Femi Otedola, Chairman of FirstHoldCo, played a key role in presenting and securing shareholder approval for the capital raise, articulating the strategic vision for the N1 trillion capital target.
May 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Femi Otedola increased his stake in FirstHoldCo to 25.88% through two major share purchases in July 2026, reinforcing his position as the largest shareholder and signalling strong insider confidence in the company's prospects.
Aug 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: As chairman, Femi Otedola championed the dividend policy and has increased his stake, reinforcing his influence and confidence in the group's direction.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Femi Otedola has committed $100 million to the private placement, demonstrating investor confidence in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Jun 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: As Chairman, Femi Otedola praised the results as a turning point, affirming the board's strategic decisions.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
The Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered $60 million from Nestoil and transferred the funds to a consortium of creditor banks as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal aspects of…
Impact: As largest shareholder of First HoldCo Plc, Otedola's interests are tied to the recovery of the debt owed to First Bank subsidiaries.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Impact: Chairman of First HoldCo; expressed intent to invest $100 million in placement, signaling confidence.
Jul 17, 2026 · 39 articles
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Impact: Femi Otedola plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO, signaling confidence in the project.
Jul 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Femi Otedola is mentioned as the current majority investor and chairman of FirstHoldCo, providing context to Oba Otudeko's previous shareholder dispute and exit.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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May 19, 2026 · 23 articles
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