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.
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This aligns with Nigeria’s broader economic recovery efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and aims to ease financial pressure on consumers.
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.
Reflecting on the decade-long journey to completion, Dangote told Forbes, “If this didn’t work, I was dead.”
Forbes’ latest valuation narrows the gap with Bloomberg’s estimate, though a discrepancy remains.
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.
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.
With this latest boost, his year-to-date loss has narrowed to $461 million.
The refinery last month announced plans to construct eight new crude storage tanks to secure a stable supply of imported oil.
From cement and construction to telecoms and finance, Nigeria’s richest businessmen have built empires that extend far beyond the country’s borders.
Dangote said the refinery, which began operations in early 2024, is steadily ramping up production, now reaching 550,000 barrels per day (bpd).
The decision follows favorable shifts in the global energy market and a notable drop in international crude oil prices.
While Forbes values Dangote’s wealth at $10.6 billion, Bloomberg’s estimate at $27.2 billion includes his stake in the Dangote Oil Refinery.
The deal, valued at an undisclosed amount, is awaiting approval from the COMESA Competition Commission.
His 86 percent stake in Dangote Cement has taken a hit, with shares dropping from $0.31 at the start of the year to $0.25.
The plunge in Dangote's wealth is largely attributed to a major sell-off in Dangote Cement shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
Dangote Refinery is boosting storage capacity by 41.67%, adding 6.3 million barrels to ensure a stable imported crude oil supply.