Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $500 million as cement firm shares fall
Dangote, the continent’s wealthiest man, has seen his net worth dip below $20 billion in recent times.
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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.
Dangote Cement will buy up to 170,003,074 fully paid-up ordinary shares.
The $200-million wealth bump can be linked to the rising share price of his cement and sugar businesses.
Yet his $19.1-billion net worth makes him the richest Black man alive and the 100th wealthiest man in the world.
The death of the Nigerian industrialist has sent shock waves across Africa’s richest economy.
So far this year, his personal net worth is up 13.6 percent, an average gain of $7.66 million per day.
The richest Black man alive has amassed a staggering $19.2-billion net worth through Dangote Group.
It is the largest figure since the leading cement group commenced operations about 40 years ago.
The Nigerian billionaire has received $1.6 million in dividends from the company since the start of 2021.
Unforeseen glitches extended the project handover deadline, which was originally scheduled for March.