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Nigerian Billionaire Deinde Fernandez Dies aged 79

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Nigerian business magnate Antonio Deinde Fernandez has died aged 79. His death news was aired by Ovation publisher Dele Momodu who tweeted on Tuesday night, ““Nigeria, and indeed Africa, has just lost one of its greatest sons; Ambassador Chief Antonio Dehinde Fernandez is gone!”

Chief Fernandez was born in Lagos southwestern Nigeria into the Fernandez family that originated from Brazil and the first European migrant to Lagos State. He has been in diplomacy since 1996.

His family are yet to confirm his passing. More details later

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