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Dangote unveils 20,000MW generation ambition

The chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has said he plans to expand into 20,000 megawatts of power generation, while defending his more than $20 billion refinery project as evidence that large-scale industrial investments are achievable in Africa. Dangote made the comments during a podcast hosted by the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, […]

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Dangote denies rift with Elumelu over refinery financing claims

The Dangote Group has denied any rift with billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu, warning content creators, organisations, and digital platforms against the spread of misinformation and AI-generated advertisements using its brand and leadership. The warning was conveyed in a statement by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer at Dangote Industries Limited, following a viral […]

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Dangote urges govt, private sector partnership to eliminate malaria globally

Chairman of Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Council and United Nations Malaria Ambassador, Aliko Dangote, has urged governments and the private sector to urgently intensify coordinated efforts to eliminate malaria, describing the present period as critical in the global fight against one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Speaking to mark the 2026 World Malaria Day, Dangote […]

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Saudi envoy, Dangote explore partnerships in energy, infrastructure

Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Nigeria, has held talks with Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, on potential investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The meeting took place on Friday at the ambassador’s residence in Abuja’s diplomatic quarter and was aimed at strengthening economic ties between both countries, According to […]

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Foreign interests hindering Africa’s refineries, Dangote warns

Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that entrenched foreign interests are undermining Africa’s industrial development and slowing the continent’s push toward economic self-sufficiency. Dangote made the remarks while speaking at the Investing in Africa Forum, held on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank 2026 Spring Meetings in Washington […]

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Dangote plans historic Pan-African IPO for oil refinery

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, is planning a landmark cross-border public offering of his $20bn oil refinery in a move that could reshape capital markets across Africa and deepen regional investor participation, a new report by Bloomberg revealed on Monday. The proposed listing, which will see shares of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and […]

Dangote names Lekki refinery road after Wigwe
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UK deal signals growing investor confidence in Nigeria — Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has hailed a major £746 million financing agreement secured during President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom as a clear sign of rising international confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Speaking to journalists after a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Lagos residence on Monday, Dangote described the […]

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NMDPRA continues approvals for fuel imports – Dangote

The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, stated yesterday that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority continues to issue licences for petrol imports, despite public assertions suggesting otherwise. He warned that this practice could threaten the operations of his refinery and put the country’s energy security at risk. Dangote added that the […]

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Dangote retains Africa’s richest spot with $28.5bn fortune

Nigeria’s business magnate Aliko Dangote has once again secured his position as Africa’s wealthiest individual. He tops the Forbes 2026 Africa Billionaires ranking with an estimated net worth of $28.5 billion. Over the past year, the continent’s richest figures collectively gained more than $20 billion. The latest Forbes list, released on Monday, highlights Africa’s 23-member […]

Dangote names Lekki refinery road after Wigwe
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Naira could hit N1,100/$ in 2026 – Dangote

The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that the naira could strengthen to as low as N1,100 per dollar this year, supported by the Federal Government’s industrial and economic reform initiatives. He added that the only scenario that could prevent this appreciation is if the government intentionally keeps the naira weaker to […]

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Dangote targets stronger supply chain, digital capabilities to drive growth

The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Thursday reaffirmed the conglomerate’s commitment to strengthening its supply chain, expanding digital capabilities, and sustaining customer-driven growth. He spoke while addressing stakeholders at the Nascon 2025 Customers’ Dinner and Awards Night held in Abuja. Dangote, widely regarded as Africa’s richest man, told customers, board members, and […]