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Afreximbank Provides $650m for Oando’s Acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced its role in providing a substantial $650 million in financing for Oando’s acquisition of a full 100% stake in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC).
This financial backing was crucial in enabling Oando, one of Nigeria’s leading energy firms, to complete the acquisition.
In a statement released on Friday, Afreximbank detailed the breakdown of the funding, which consisted of a senior $500 million loan and a junior $150 million reserve-based lending facility.
These funds were secured to support Oando Petroleum and Natural Gas Company Limited in purchasing the 20% participating interest held by NAOC in the NEPL/NAOC/Oando Joint Venture, a key asset in Nigeria’s energy sector.
Oando had earlier confirmed the successful completion of the acquisition in a statement released on Thursday, marking it as a significant achievement for the company.
“Today represents a historic milestone for Oando Plc, as we officially announce the completion of our agreement with Eni for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited,” the statement read.
The acquisition solidifies Oando’s position in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, granting the company more control over vital assets in the NEPL/NAOC/Oando Joint Venture.
Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President for the Global Trade Bank, Haytham Elmaayergi, highlighted the importance of the bank’s involvement in the deal.
He emphasized that the funding represents a key element of Afreximbank’s broader strategy to promote local participation in Africa’s oil and gas sector.
“By facilitating the acquisition of major energy assets by an indigenous company like Oando, the bank is contributing to economic empowerment, fostering regional trade, and supporting the sustainable development of Africa’s natural resources,” Elmaayergi stated.
The deal reflects a growing trend towards strengthening local ownership of critical energy assets within Africa, which aligns with long-term goals of boosting economic growth, enhancing local expertise, and promoting sustainable energy development across the continent.
Oando’s acquisition of NAOC is expected to have significant implications for both Nigeria’s oil production capacity and the overall landscape of Africa’s energy industry.
Ecobank Group is reportedly set to raise up to $250 million through an Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offering in order to strengthen the bank’s capital base.
This was revealed during the company’s annual general meeting held in Togo on the 29th of May, 2025. According to the meeting, the bank stated that the conversion price for the shares will be based on the higher of the prevailing exchange rate and the floor price of $0.02 per ordinary share.
The speaker stated “As we cast our eyes into the future and reimagine all possibilities—rising competition from banks, fintechs, and non-bank financial institutions, as well as factors such as geopolitics, regulations, and capital markets—we cannot afford complacency.”
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently assured stakeholders about the state of the banking sector in Nigeria, stating that the banking sector can still be trusted and is secure.
The assurance was shared in a statement signed by Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN. In the statement, it was emphasized that stakeholders should disregard any negative news concerning the banking sector, as such reports are misleading.
The CBN also highlighted the security of the deposits entrusted to it, stating, “There is no reason for the public to worry about the security of their deposits.” The extent of the measures and security in place was also emphasized by the director in the statement.
Nigerian Businessman Dr. Cosmos Maduka analyzes popular Billionaire, Aliko Dangote and describes him as the biggest debtor in Nigeria.
The businessman highlighted the fact that people who seem to have the most money are often the largest debtors.
“The number one debtor in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote. He’s the wealthiest man in Africa. The number one debtor in the world is the United States of America and you call them the richest in the world.”
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