Tag: Aliko Dangote

Dangote refinery to begin fuel, diesel refining November  - Report
Business

Dangote refinery kicks off with 435MW off-grid power plant

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari has officially opened the Dangote refinery, which is powered by a 435 MW power plant according to information released by the Dangote Group last week. Nairametrics reported that the integrated refinery project, which has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is entirely off the grid, and has its […]

How Nigeria’s refineries lost 218 workers, N69bn
Investment

PHOTOS: Dagote refinery launches in Lagos

The much talked about Dangote refinery is to be launched today, May 22, 2023 and already invited guest, dignitaries and newsmen have been spotted at the event.   The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is expected to also be at the event to commission the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals. Dangote Refinery complex is established […]

Let NNPCL buy me out, Dangote offers to sell refinery
Opinion

Dangote remains Africa’s richest billionaire for 12 years

Forbes lists Dangote as Africa’s richest billionaire, while, South Africa’s Johann Rupert family takes the second spot in 2023.   Dangote, worth $19 billion, has remained Africa’s richest person for 12 years in a row and South African luxury goods merchant, Johann Rupert clings onto the second position for the second year with about $10.7 […]

Let NNPCL buy me out, Dangote offers to sell refinery
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Dangote’s wealth rose by $1.5bn in Nov

In spite of the creeping fuel scarcity and rise in inflation index in November, Africa’s richest man and Chairman, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote’s wealth increased by $1.5 billion in November 2022. The billionaire also amassed a whopping $200 million in October, with his present net worth totalling $19.1 billion. Dangote was previously ranked as the […]

Dangote to slash sugar import by 40%
News

Dangote to slash sugar import by 40%

The management of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has said that the company is planning to cut the amount of sugar that is imported into the country by 40 per cent. This was disclosed by the President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote via a statement. He revealed that the company is embarking on Phase II of its […]

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Dangote, Innoson, others emerge winners at Brand Africa award

Dangote, Innoson, MTN, and DSTV were among 100 companies that bagged outstanding awards at the 2022 edition of the Brand Africa Award ceremony on Wednesday. Brand Africa is a non-profit intergenerational organisation that inspires a brand-led African renaissance to transform the continent’s image, by driving Africa’s competitiveness, connecting Africa, and creating a positive image of […]

Let NNPCL buy me out, Dangote offers to sell refinery
Economy

Investment in agric, oil sectors’ll boost economic growth –Dangote

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that investment in agriculture and oil sectors will boost economic growth. A statement said he spoke when he led board members of Dangote Group on a visit to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rted.), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He also said the group  would […]

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FG will gain excess foreign earnings from Dangote fertilizer plant – Buhari

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, hailed Africa’s richest man and Nigeria’s pride, Aliko Dangote, describing him as the biggest employer of labour after the Federal Government. Buhari stated this during his speech when he inaugurated the multi-billion dollar Dangote Fertiliser Plant, located at the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State. He […]