Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote seeks $5 billion to expand Lagos refinery
Dangote seeks $5 billion to expand Lagos refinery, aiming to double output and boost Nigeria’s energy independence.
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Dangote seeks $5 billion to expand Lagos refinery, aiming to double output and boost Nigeria’s energy independence.
The deal forms part of a broader $4 billion syndicated loan package aimed at refinancing earlier capital costs tied to the construction of the $20 billion refinery.
This is expected to fund Oando’s plans to ramp up production to 100,000 barrels of oil and 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas per day by 2029.
The agreement strengthens Oando’s presence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and deepens its long-standing partnership with Afreximbank.
This strategic move is set to play a pivotal role in the acquisition of a 20-percent participating interest in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company.
The agreement was signed by Mohy Eldin Abdin, group CFO of Hassan Allam Group, and Kanayo Awani, executive vice president of Intra-African Trade Bank at Afreximbank.
Otedola’s Geregu Power is the eighth most valuable company on the Nigerian Exchange.
Geregu Power is a major player in Nigeria’s power sector.
Geregu is one of Nigeria’s largest power-generating enterprises.
Silverbird Group is a leading multimedia company.
Rone said the facility will be an enabler of industry expansion.
The financial services group’s capital has grown since its founding from $3 million to $9 billion.
Titan Trust Bank is one of many subsidiaries of Tropical Genera Investment Group.