Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote invests $25 billion in oil, cement, and sugar in seven years
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote announces over $25 billion in investments across oil, cement, and sugar sectors, aiming to bolster Africa's self-sufficiency and economic potential.
Related
Dangote Oil Refinery secures exclusive deal as sole jet fuel supplier for Nigerian airlines
Dangote Oil Refinery secures an exclusive deal to supply jet fuel to all Nigerian airlines, stabilizing the aviation sector and marking a major step toward energy self-sufficiency.
NNPC ends exclusive deal with Dangote’s refinery, opens portal for direct fuel supply
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company ends exclusive agreement with Dangote’s refinery, opens fuel market to competition.
Nigeria's richest person loses $10.6 billion in 250 days amid weak naira, failed merger, and investor sell-off
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote loses $11 billion in 250 days due to naira decline, failed merger, and market sell-off.
U.S. tech billionaire David Steward overtakes Aliko Dangote as world's richest Black person
In just two years, Steward's wealth has nearly doubled, up from $6 billion in 2022 to $7.6 billion in 2023, before reaching its current level.
Latest
Adani Energy signs $741-million power deal with Kenya amid controversy
This partnership is aimed at bolstering Kenya's power infrastructure and underscores Adani's expanding presence in Africa.
Egyptian brothers, Ahmed and Sadek El-Sewedy, emerge as Egypt’s newest billionaires
The rise in the El-Sewedy brothers' fortunes is attributed to an 80.6-percent increase in Elsewedy Electric's share price.
South Africa’s Sibanye ordered to pay damages over failed $1.2-billion Brazil mines deal
The court's decision comes on the heels of Sibanye’s failed acquisition of Brazilian nickel and copper mines, specifically the Santa Rita and Serrote assets.
Sanlam completes Assupol deal, boosts lead as Africa's largest insurer
Sanlam's acquisition of Assupol bolsters its footprint in South Africa and Africa, cementing its position as a dominant insurance player.