While Elon Musk has lost $9.6 billion this year, Aliko Dangote has seen his net worth rise by over $1.1 billion
Musk remains the world’s richest man, with a $261-billion net worth.
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Musk remains the world’s richest man, with a $261-billion net worth.
The wealth gains solidify his position as not only Africa’s richest man but also the world’s richest Black man.
Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement producer, producing 51.55 million tonnes per year across 10 countries.
Dangote’s net worth surpassed the $20-billion valuation in the first three months of 2021.
Dangote is now the world’s 80th richest man.
The $2.5-billion urea fertilizer plant is reported to be the Africa’s largest granulated urea fertilizer complex.
The recent disclosure comes amid a fuel crisis in the country and a spike in global energy prices.
Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement producer.
Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement producer, with a production capacity of 51.55 million tonnes per year.
Dangote, the continent’s wealthiest man, has seen his net worth dip below $20 billion in recent times.
The surge in his net worth represents the largest wealth gain by an African billionaire since January.
Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited is owned by Dangote, the governments of Kaduna and Kebbi, and Stellantis Group.
Dangote Cement is Africa’s largest cement maker, with a production capacity of 48.6 million tonnes per year across 10 countries.
Forbes ranked Dangote as Africa’s richest man in its 2022 African billionaires list.
The plant will begin full production possibly by the end of 2022, or the beginning of 2023.
Dangote’s wealth has increased by over $929 million since the start of the year.