Africa’s wealthiest billionaire Aliko Dangote earns $700 million in 34 days
Bloomberg revealed that his wealth rose from $16.7 billion to $17.40 billion from June 1 to July 5.
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Bloomberg revealed that his wealth rose from $16.7 billion to $17.40 billion from June 1 to July 5.
The group already has a 1.5-million-tonne cement grinding facility in the Francophone West African country.
Several weeks ago, Dangote launched a $2.5-billion fertilizer plant that produces three times more than local consumption.
The issuance is the first made under its new $731-million (N300 billion) multi-instrument issuance program
The country could earn $11 billion per annum from the project.
The share price increased from $0.51 (N212.00) on June 1 to $0.54 (N221.50) at close of market today.
The billionaire plans to replicate the youth empowerment initiative across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
According to the NNPC, discussions have already been initiated.
His interest aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Area’s aim to boost intra-African trade.
Dangote Cement has restated its commitment to bridge the supply gap and help reduce prices.
President of France Emmanuel Macron announced the cancelation as a nod to Sudan’s progress with reforms.
The duo have signed a deal with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
The hike in prices grew Dangote Sugar Refinery’s revenue by 41.5 percent.
Some have implied that Africa’s richest man played a role in the scandal.
The billionaire’s net worth peaked at $18.4 billion earlier this year in January.
Burkinabe tycoon Inoussa Kanazoe is hoping to win over a large share of Togo’s cement market.