10 facts about Mmobuosi, a Nigerian billionaire who wants to buy Sheffield

Sheffield United are reportedly about to be bought out by Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi in a deal worth £90 million.

The Blades are pushing for promotion to the Premier League this season, but were hit by a transfer embargo last month amid financial difficulties. The times.

Below are 10 things you should know about Mmobuosi:

1. Mmobuosi is a tech entrepreneur.

2. Mmobuosi’s technology company Tingo is valued at around £7 billion.

3. According to concordia, Mmobuosi advocates for technological advancement and social upliftment in Africa and beyond.

4. . He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master of Science in Economics from Ambrose Alli University.

5. He founded Tingo Mobile PLC in 2001

6. He designed and launched Nigeria’s first SMS banking solution called ‘Flashmecash’, which was later sold to the First City Monument Bank, according to Examinerlive.

7. He has been a consultant to some large corporate organizations.

8. He also holds a PhD in Rural Advancement from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He was also believed to have completed the Advanced Management and Leadership Program at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in March 2022.

9. In December 2021, the African billionaire launched the Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation, with the aim of supporting Africans in multiple sectors, including education, healthcare and technology.

10. Mmobuosi is also said to have set up two mobile phone assembly facilities in Nigeria to help the local population access the internet and smartphones.

The times reports that Mmobuosi is currently the subject of the EFL’s owner and driver test, but no issues have been reported so far.

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