Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, loses $845 million in net worth during 3-day market decline
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.
Aliko Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, loses $455 million in 24 hours
The plunge in Dangote's wealth is largely attributed to a major sell-off in Dangote Cement shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest person to add new tanks for crude oil imports
Dangote Refinery is boosting storage capacity by 41.67%, adding 6.3 million barrels to ensure a stable imported crude oil supply.
Dangote Cement partners with Tetracore to boost auto CNG supply chain
The partnership is set to address the surging demand for CNG, driven by Dangote’s vast fleet and an expanding base of Auto CNG users nationwide.
Dangote’s wealth hits $28.1 billion, secures spot as world’s richest Black person
This feat places him 68th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, securing his position among the world’s top 100 richest individuals.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest man exports petrol to South Africa, three other nations
Dangote Oil Refinery exports petrol to Cameroon, Angola, Ghana, and South Africa, a key milestone in reshaping Africa’s fuel market.
Dangote Sugar Refinery launches $32 million commercial paper to fund expansion
The Series 7 paper, with a 270-day tenor, offers a 24.5524 percent discount rate and a 30 percent implied yield.
Aliko Dangote plans major investment in Angola
This marks the latest phase in Dangote Industries' ongoing expansion as it looks to capitalize on Angola’s growing economy.
Dangote Cement to issue new bond series under $180.5 million program
The move aims to bolster the company’s financial strength and improve operational efficiency.
BP, Vitol, Trafigura drive sales at Dangote Oil Refinery, redefining Africa’s oil market
British oil giant BP, Swiss-based Vitol, and Singapore’s Trafigura lead sales from the Dangote Oil Refinery as Africa’s largest oil plant reshapes market.
Dangote Group commits $280 million to CNG technology for Nigeria’s low-carbon future
The move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s push to make gas central to Nigeria’s low-carbon economy.
Dangote Cement exports 22 clinker shipments to Ghana and Cameroon
Dangote Cement supports regional construction, exports 22 shipments of clinker to Ghana and Cameroon in first nine months of 2024.
Dangote Cement revenue surges 69 percent to $1.56 billion in nine months
Pan-African operations drive growth; profit margins remain steady despite rising costs.
Dangote Oil Refinery begins direct petrol sales to oil marketers, skirts NNPC distribution
Nigeria's largest refinery aligns with new fuel policies amid ongoing imports.
Dangote becomes world’s 65th richest person as refinery boosts fortune to over $27 billion
His $20-billion refinery project aims to secure the nation's energy independence, though political corruption threatens to undermine his efforts.
Dangote Oil Refinery to finalize fuel pricing and lifting agreements with Nigeria’s marketers
The meeting, anticipated between Tuesday and Wednesday, aims to establish pricing and supply terms for petrol from the $20-billion refinery.