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The Man (Nigerian) Who Bought London’s second largest international airport

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Up until February 2010, very few people had heard about Adebayo Ogunlesi. The Nigerian-born investment banker and money manager made international headlines when he led the acquisition of London’s Gatwick Airport from the British Airports Authority in a recorded £1.51 billion deal.

Adebayo Ogunlesi is the chairman and managing partner of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a New York-based independent private equity fund focused primarily on infrastructural investments, with over $5.6 billion under management. The acquisition instantly propelled Ogunlesi, 58, into the global spotlight and earned him a place in history as the man who acquired London’s second largest international airport.

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At 35, Anta Babacar Ngom runs Senegal’s largest poultry company valued at $80 million

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Anta Babacar Ngom is a Senegalese entrepreneur who runs one of the biggest poultry production companies in Africa. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Sedima, Senegal’s major poultry production group, where she oversees production, distribution, and company development. Sedima was founded by Anta’s father, Babacar Ngom, in 1976 with just $14 to acquire 120…

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From security guard to doctor, Class of 2022 student speaker proves that ‘anything is possible’

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The Lake Charles native and Navy veteran tells WDSU getting matched to Indiana University’s Triple Board was the result of 16 years of hard work and dedication for himself and his family. As a security guard at Baton Rouge Medical in 2010, Ledet asked a doctor there if he could shadow him in the operating room. The doctor obliged and Ledet spent several months following the physician around the hospital – thus began the start of his journey in medicine.

WDSU first covered Ledet in 2019 as he pursued his medical career at Tulane while also working on an MBA. Before his move to New Orleans, Dr. Ledet received his Ph.D. in Molecular Oncology from New York University. While at Tulane, he began working on a strong message to the public about the need for more Black doctors.

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10 Most Mineral-Rich Countries In Africa

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When it comes to the stuff bling is made of, Africa is enormously bountiful. Its mineral deposits make it one of the richest natural-resource-laden places on Earth and everyone wants some. The following are the most mineral-rich countries in Africa. Botswana – Diamonds Botswana is home to 35 percent of Africa’s diamonds, most of which are gem quality, and is…

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From Cattle Herder to South Africa’s First Black Female Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Lindiwe Sidali, a trailblazing 36-year-old South African cardiothoracic surgeon, has shattered societal and professional barriers to become the country’s first African female in her field. Her journey, marked by resilience, determination, and groundbreaking achievements, is an inspiring story of triumph over adversity. Humble Beginnings in Eastern Cape Born into a large family in Dutywa,…

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