Close your eyes for a moment to all the noise and distractions and picture the towering accomplishments of Dr. Mike Adenuga, the enigmatic Chairman of Globacom and the Mike Adenuga Group, from a blank canvas. From being the only individual in Africa to singularly own a telecommunication network with over 62 million subscribers, to his key roles in the downstream …

Recently, I got a strange call from my professional friend, and long distance conversationalist, Bolu (not real name). After the usual pleasantries, he staggered me with his series of questions and comments. “When is Otunba Mike Adenuga’s birthday? I know it’s in April”, was his first salvo. Equally, straight faced, I replied: “I believe it’s on April 29”. “My friend, …

Despite the economic challenges facing Nigeria, Forbes has listed Nigerian businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola, as the top richest Nigerians in 2024. Dangote’s fortune rose to $13.4 billion, Adenuga’s fortunes stood at $6.7 billion, while Rabiu and Otedola achieved a fortune of $5.2 billion and $1.4 billion in 2024, respectively. Aliko Dangote is the richest …

Renowned Nigerian telecom and oil magnate, Mike Adenuga, has reclaimed the position of Nigeria’s second-richest individual, surpassing Abdul Samad Rabiu, following Forbes’ reassessment of the value of his mobile phone network, Globacom. Adenuga’s current net worth is now at $7.4 billion, solidifying his prominent standing in Africa’s business arena. The founder of Nigeria’s third-largest telecom service provider, Globacom, had temporarily …

I had planned to write a general article, as usual, to celebrate all those born in March and April which I normally tag “Felicitations: My (whatever the month) People”…even more so when I realised that today, 29th April is also the birthday of the man I consider the most philanthropic Nigerian alive, and truly the richest African whose span, spirit …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated business mogul and entrepreneur, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., who turned 70 today. In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, President Buhari praised the philanthropist for his courage, humility, and dedication to nation-building. He added that Adenuga was always placing the interest of the nation and the …

What sort of man is Mike Adenuga Jr (MAJr)? Does it sound like a million-dollar question? Don’t worry, let’s get down to it. In answering the question, a biographical account would be appropriate. Indeed, some great story tellers have produced inspiring pen-portraits on him. In 2011, Mike Awoyinfa and Dimgba Igwe wrote a book on Adenuga who was born 70 …