NGFemi Otedola, chairman of First HoldCo Plc, has increased his shareholding in the financial institution to 21.96% by purchasing an additional 706.13 million shares valued at N77.58 billion. This acquisition was reported via a share dealing notice from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Otedola's stake in the company has grown from 20.42% to 21.96%, raising his total investment in First HoldCo to N1.04 trillion. The purchase follows another significant acquisition in June, where he bought 680 million shares in a private placement worth N29.6 billion.
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