Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery halts petroleum products sales in naira
The decision follows a major policy shift by NNPC, which scrapped the naira-for-crude oil swap deal just ten days ago.
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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote unveils new industrial projects in Nigeria
Aliko Dangote plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone and resume work on a delayed 6-million-ton cement plant in Ogun.
Aliko Dangote’s refinery, others under pressure as NNPC ends naira-for-crude deal
The move is expected to drive up operational costs and could lead to higher fuel prices.
Dangote plans new HQ in Eko Atlantic as FirstBank builds West Africa’s tallest tower
“I will be here very soon,” Dangote said, addressing fellow billionaire Femi Otedola. “And I want to congratulate you on this groundbreaking ceremony.”
Africa’s richest man set to pocket nearly $300 million in cement dividends
Inside Africa’s richest man’s payday from his cement empire, Dangote Cement Plc.
Cement empire of Africa’s richest man posts $2.4 billion in 2024 revenue
Revenue from its Nigerian unit rose from N1.29 trillion ($860.6 million) to N2.19 trillion ($1.46 billion), helped by higher cement prices.
Africa’s richest man slashes petrol prices in Nigeria by 13 percent in 2025
This aligns with Nigeria’s broader economic recovery efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and aims to ease financial pressure on consumers.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote is $213 million richer this year
The increase is tied to his 86 percent stake in Dangote Cement Plc, Africa’s largest cement producer, which has gained nearly $200 million in value this year.
Africa's richest man’s biggest bet: The $23 billion investment in Dangote Refinery
Reflecting on the decade-long journey to completion, Dangote told Forbes, “If this didn’t work, I was dead.”
Forbes ranks Dangote as Africa’s richest man again as his $20 billion refinery shakes up global oil markets
Forbes’ latest valuation narrows the gap with Bloomberg’s estimate, though a discrepancy remains.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote plans $400 million cement expansion in Ethiopia
The move is expected to double the facility’s annual capacity to 5 million tonnes, strengthening Dangote Cement Plc’s position as Africa’s leading cement manufacturer.
Aliko Dangote’s fortune rebounds: Africa’s richest man nears $30 billion
A surge in the market value of his stake in Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement maker, has added $800 million to his wealth in just three day.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s net worth grows by $201 million in 24 hours
With this latest boost, his year-to-date loss has narrowed to $461 million.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest man set to hit full capacity in 30 days
The refinery last month announced plans to construct eight new crude storage tanks to secure a stable supply of imported oil.
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s refinery exports jet fuel to Saudi Arabia
Dangote said the refinery, which began operations in early 2024, is steadily ramping up production, now reaching 550,000 barrels per day (bpd).