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Organisers Announce Shortlist for 2018 Private Equity Africa Awards
By Dipo Olowookere
Private Equity Africa (PEA) has announced the shortlist for its 7th Annual GP & Advisor Awards (PEA Awards).
A statement issued by the organisers said this year’s Awards Gala Dinner would be hosted at the prestigious 5-Star Langham Hotel in London on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
This follows the PEA LP-GP Investor Summit, a full day event and the summit includes hosted sector-focused round-tables, lunch discussions and an open room debate session.
The PEA Awards celebrate the achievements in the African private equity market, focusing solely on the best-in-class achievements of investors and advisors in the industry.
The final winners will be selected by an independent panel of highly respected industry participants, based on selections from the London Business School Private Equity Institute and the PEA Awards Nomination Team.
The 2018 PEA Awards have received a record number of entries, the highest since the awards were launched.
Based on 2017 achievements, the self-entries are complemented by editorial recommendations from the Private Equity Africa team and industry data.
According to the Awards Chair and Editor of Private Equity Africa, Gail Mwamba, “The PEA Awards are growing from strength to strength with a record number of entries this year, the most we have received since the launch of the awards.
“The high quality of the entries we have received shows the industry’s resilience in continuing to deploy capital and execute world-class deals, even in challenging market conditions.”
Below is the awards shortlist by category
GP AWARDS
HOUSE OF THE YEAR
SUBCATEGORIES: SSA, Regional & Specialist
ACA
Actis
AfricInvest
Amethis
Capitalworks
Carlyle
DPI
Ethos
Helios
Investec Asset Management
LeapFrog
Mediterrania Capital Partners
Old Mutual Alternative Investments
Verod
XSML
DEAL OF THE YEAR
Large-Cap
Abraaj – Tunisie Telecom
Actis – Honoris
Carlyle – Shell Gabon
DPI – Atlantic Business International
Harith – Sheltam
Helios – GBFoods Africa
Milost Global – Eco Medical
Mid-Cap
8 Miles – Blue Skies
AfricInvest – Britam
Alta Semper – Macro Pharmaceuticals
Amethis – Groupe Premium
Apis – Greenlight Planet
Atlas Mara – Union Bank Nigeria
Capitalworks – Minet, Petmin, Sovereign Food
Carlyle – GCR
EMR – Capital Lubambe
EuroMena – Retail Holding
Investec Asset Management – Kamoso
Medu Capital – HeroTel
Sanlam – JAB Dried Fruit
TA Associates – Interswitch
Small-Cap & Venture Capital
4Di Capital – Sensor Networks
AFIG – Tecnicil
African Rainbow Capital – A2X Markets
AfricInvest – ICS
Agile Capital – Goldrush
Algebra Ventures – ElMenus
Alta Semper – Health Plus
Argentil – Chocolate City Express
Ascent Capital – Kisumu
Catalyst – Jambo Biscuits
DiGAME – 10X Investments
Draper Associates – BitPesa
Energy Access Ventures – SunCulture
Enko – AMI International, Ecobank
I&P – Societe Malienne de Blanchisserie
Kalon Venture Partners – i-Pay, SnapnSave
Kibo Capital – Tropigalia
Kleoss Capital – Debt Rescue
Knife Capital – Quicket
LeapFrog – AllLife
Lereko & Metier – Butama
Moringa – Tolaro
Musa Capital – Swanib Cables
Oasis Capital – Legacy Girls College
Old Mutual Alternative Investments – Faircape Life Right
Pointbreak – Khomas Solar Saver
Quona Capital – AllLife
Sahel Capital – Crest Agro
Synergy Capital – Dimension Data, Northstar
Teranga Capital – OuiCarry
Verod – Oreon Education
XSML – Monishop
Debt
AfricInvest – Carbon Holdings
Injaro – AviNiger
Investec Asset Management – Akuo Kita Solar
Moringa – Tolaro
Old Mutual Alternative Investments – Sifiso Education
TLG – BAJ Stations
Vakayi – Homelux
Vantage – Purple Capital
XSML – Monishop
Infrastructure
AHL – PowerGen
AIIM – Albatros, Starsight
Black Rhino – Qua Iboe Power Plant
Denham – Te Power
DOB Equity – PowerGen
Helios – Starsight
EXIT OF THE YEAR
SUBCATEGORIES: Large, Medium, Small-Cap, Landmark
Actis – Edita
AfricInvest – Comete Engineering, Tunisian Health Care Centers
Capitalworks – Much Asphalt
CDG Capital – Intelcia
Convergence Partners – Dimension Data Middle East & Africa
DiGAME – Getsmarter
DOB Equity – Joseph Initiative
DPI – CAL Bank
ECP – Java House
EXEO Capital – Fairfield Dairy
Injaro – Nafaso
Investec Asset Management – Daraju
Lereko & Metier– AE AMD Renewable Energy
Mediterrania Capital Partners – San Jose & Lopez
Standard Chartered Private Equity – CEC Zambia, ETG, Kamoso
PORTFOLIO COMPANY OF THE YEAR
SUBCATEGORIES: Innovation, Improvement, Development & Social Impact
8 Miles – Awash Wine
Actis – Honoris
AfricInvest – Esprit
Argentil – Winchester Farms
Carlyle – J&J Africa
DPI – KMR Holding Pdagogique
Duet – Dashen Brewery
ECP – Oragroup
Fanisi – Haltons
Helios – Interswitch, HTA
Injaro – Agricare Ghana, Gold Coast Fruits
LeapFrog – Goodlife
Mediterrania Capital Partners – Medtech
Quona – Zoona
TLG – MyBucks, Cipla Quality Chemicals
Verod – Central Securities Clearing Systems
Zebu – Topcrust Bakery
ADVISOR AWARDS
Legal Advisors
Global Legal Advisors
SUBCATEGORIES: Overall, Funds, Transactions & Single Deal
Akin Gump
Allen & Overy
Baker McKenzie
Charles Russell Speechlys
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Clifford Chance
Cuatrecasas
Debevoise & Plimpton
Dentons
DLA Piper
Eversheds Sutherland
Foster Pepper
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Herbert Smith Freehills
Hogan Lovells
Latham & Watkins
Linklaters
Norton Rose Fulbright
O’Melveny
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Simmons & Simmons
White & Case
Local & Frontier Legal Advisors
SUBCATEGORIES:Overall, Funds, Transactions & Single Deal
Aluko & Oyebode
Anjarwalla & Khanna
Banwo & Ighodalo
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Bowmans
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
ENSafrica
Olajide Oyewole
Musa Dudhia & Co
The New Practice
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
Webber Wentzel
Werksmans Attorneys
Financial Advisors
Global Financial Advisors
SUBCATEGORIES: Overall & Single Deal
Crossboundary
Deloitte
EY
KPMG
Marsh
PwC
Rothschild & Co
Taylor Collison
Local & Frontier Financial Advisors
SUBCATEGORIES: Overall & Single Deal
CI Capital Investment
EFG Hermes
Merchantec Capital
Meziou Knani & Khlif
Pangaea Securities
Perigeum
Viva Africa
Other Advisors
ABSA Capital
EBS Advisory
ERM
Stanbic IBTC
Fund Administrators
Abax Services
Augentius
Axis
Intercontinental Trust
Maitland
SANNE
SGG
Trident Trust
By Blaise Udunze
Momentum is gathering for the Abuja Night of Glory taking place today, Friday, December 5, 2025, at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.
The crusade is being hosted by Dominion City Church headed by Pastor David Ogbueli and it starts by 7pm.
The all-night programme will feature dynamic worship leaders like Nathanial Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Theophilus Sunday, Chioma Jesus, Kaestrings, Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye, Minister GUC, Ebuka Songs, Anthony Kani, and DC Angels.
Reputed as a teacher of righteousness and anointed minister of the gospel, evidenced by the miracles that have trailed his ministry, and one who champions the cause of the poor through empowerment initiatives, Dr. David Ogbueli will be joined by renowned ministers from within and outside Nigeria, including Evangelist Andres Bisonni, Dr. Charles Ndifon, Evangelist Dan Scott, Apostle Ikechukwu Nnajiofor, and several others.
Night of Glory has, in previous editions held across Nigeria’s cities, recorded remarkable results, such as immediate healings and freedom from chronic ailments, recovery of vision and movement after many years of paralysis, along with liberation from dependencies and emotional distress. Numerous participants have also shared testimonies of breakthroughs and big personal changes after the experience. Organisers state that this year’s event, in Abuja, is anticipated to exceed previous editions.
The event is intended for all individuals trusting God for divine intervention in any area of life.
Understanding the role of faith in the destiny of individuals and nations, a dedicated prayer session for Nigeria will take place during the crusade to tackle some of the current challenges being faced in the country and also to uplift he leaders and institutions before God.
Attendance is free, and registration is encouraged via the QR codes on event banners. Organisers expect a massive turnout as worshippers travel from across the country for what is anticipated to be a transformative encounter.
Adequate security and free transportation have been put in place ALL over the city of Abuja, while those outside Abuja are expected to join online.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Mr Martin Amaewhule, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
At the plenary on Friday, Mr Amaewhule joined the ruling party from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with 15 other members of the state parliament.
This development comes some months after they had earlier declared their support for the APC in the wake of a crisis with the state governor, Mr Sim Fubura.
The lawmakers had an issue with Mr Fubura, which led to a state of emergency declared on the oil-rich state by President Bola Tinubu in March 2025.
This embargo was only lift in September 2025 after the duration of the six-month emergency rule in the state.
A few days ago, members of the Rivers Assembly passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu, backing him to remain in office till 2031, when he would have spent eight years in office if re-elected in 2027.
Announcing their defection today, the lawmakers pinned their decision on the crisis rocking the PDP at the national level.
It is not certain if their political godfather, Mr Nyesom Wike, who is the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will join them in APC.
Mr Wike, who governed Rivers State from 2015 to 2023, has been accused of instigating the crisis in the opposition PDP. He was expelled from the party last month at a national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has warned that Nigeria risks massive brain drain in the oil and gas sector due to poor remuneration.
The president of PENGASSAN, Mr Festus Osifo, said at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the union on Thursday in Abuja that the industry was facing challenges arising from Naira devaluation and inflation, noting that, oil and gas skills remained globally competitive.
Painting an example, he said, “A drilling engineer in Nigeria does the same job as one in the US or Abu Dhabi,” noting that the union must take steps to bridge the wage gap to prevent members from leaving the country for better opportunities abroad.
“If we don’t act, the brain drain seen in other sectors will be child’s play,” he said.
According to him, PENGASSAN has recorded significant gains through collective bargaining across oil and gas branches.
“We signed numerous agreements across government agencies, IOCs, service and marketing sectors,” he said.
He said the agreements brought relief to members facing rising costs of living, adding that, the association’s duty is to protect members’ jobs and enhance their pay.
Mr Osifo urged companies delaying salary reviews and those foot-dragging as a result of the prevailing economic realities, to do the needful.
He said the industry employed some of the nation’s best talents, making competitive pay critical to retaining skilled workers.
“This industry recruits the best. Companies must provide the best conditions,” he said.
On insecurity, Mr Osifo urged government to take decisive action against terrorism and kidnappings across the country.
“We are tired of condemnations. government must expose sponsors and protect citizens,” he said.
He urged government at all levels to prioritise tackling insecurity through better funding and equipment for security agencies.
Mr Osifo said PENGASSAN supported calls for state police to improve local security response, adding that decentralising policing will protect citizens better than rhetoric.
He also said economic indicators meant little, if food prices remained high and farmers could not return to farms due to insecurity.
“Nigerians want to see food on the table, not macroeconomic figures,” he said, urging the government to coordinate fiscal and monetary policies to ensure economic gains reach households.
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