British executive David Bird named CEO of Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion refinery
David Bird takes over $20 billion Dangote refinery as output rises and plans for public listing take shape in Nigeria.
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, nears $29 billion fortune as refinery listing looms
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