Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's port plan clashes with DP World's $7 billion deal
Ogun State's $7 billion port deal with DP World has raised questions about Aliko Dangote's 80% stake in the existing Olokola free trade zone venture.
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Ogun State's $7 billion port deal with DP World has raised questions about Aliko Dangote's 80% stake in the existing Olokola free trade zone venture.
Cornelis Vink's TGI Group is buying UAC of Nigeria's entire 43% holding in DP World Logistics, in a deal disclosed to the exchange on Sept. 24.
DP World is putting more than $100m into a 535-acre industrial zone at Jomvu with Suleiman Shahbal's GulfCap. At the signing, President Ruto used the podium to tell Shahbal to abandon his bid for Mombasa governor.
The transaction is Imperial’s first since being acquired by DP World on March 21.
The buyout will see South African businessman Mohammed Akoojee earn at least $1.5 million.
Together with the British CDC Group, DP World will modernize seaports in Egypt, Senegal and Somaliland.