Kenya defends $327 million Dangote pipeline deal after backlash
Kenya’s Treasury chief has defended the sale of a 24.76% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company to Aliko Dangote, dismissing allegations of political interference.
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Kenya’s Treasury chief has defended the sale of a 24.76% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company to Aliko Dangote, dismissing allegations of political interference.
Aliko Dangote says his group has set aside $50 billion for investments between 2026 and 2030, and vows to tackle Africa’s energy deficit.
Aliko Dangote’s $1.6 billion refinery IPO could increase Nigeria’s active investor base by threefold to fivefold, Nigerian Exchange Group CEO Temi Popoola says.
Aliko Dangote says his group is building pipelines and depots across East, Central and Southern Africa as part of a $50 billion investment plan.
Aliko Dangote's group has bought almost 25% of Kenya Pipeline Company for $327 million, giving Africa's richest man a role in East Africa's fuel network.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s planned $16 billion Kenya refinery has received a second shipment of 154 pieces of machinery at Lamu Port.
Aliko Dangote lost about $640 million on Monday as Dangote Cement shares fell 5.5% to ₦1,008, leading a ₦1.47 trillion slide on the Lagos bourse.
Africa's richest man told Nigerian actors and creators at his refinery that a new, larger growth target for his group will be unveiled in January.
Femi Otedola hosted Aliko Dangote and Abdul Samad Rabiu at a dinner honouring Obafemi Hamzat, the ruling party's candidate for Lagos governor in 2027.
Aliko Dangote’s refinery says its IPO has drawn investors from more than 90 countries, including 51 of Africa’s 54 nations, before the Oct. 27 close.
Zimbabwean investors have until Oct. 21 to apply for Aliko Dangote’s refinery shares through FINSEC, at an indicative 40 cents per depositary receipt.
Africa's richest man says refining and petrochemicals will lead his Egypt plans, with spending of at least $10 billion that could rise past $15 billion.
Aliko Dangote says he will sell at least 10% of his Ethiopian fertiliser venture on the local exchange, even if Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed disagrees.
Renaissance Capital now values Africa's biggest refinery at ₦700.41 a share, which would make Aliko Dangote's stake worth about $55 billion.
Gombe State released ₦149.2 million to buy Dangote refinery shares for 28,284 vulnerable women, and Aliko Dangote’s foundation will match each woman’s shares.
Nigerian Exchange CEO Temi Popoola says Aliko Dangote’s refinery IPO has sparked private listing talks with several companies, with listings expected from next year.