Archives Tag: Aliko Dangote
Dangote Cement Achieve a Record Revenue of N386.2bn
April 19, 2022
Dangote Cement Plc, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 announced its financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2013 with a revenue of N386.2 billion, an increase of 29.4 per cent from N298 billion in 2012. Profit before tax stood at N191 billion compared with 135 billion, while profit after tax rose to N201 billion … Continue reading Dangote Cement Achieve a Record Revenue of N386.2bn
Aliko Dangote Advises African Governments to Improve Business Environment for Locals and Small Businesses
April 19, 2022
Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group of Companies, spoke last week at a panel discussion organized by African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Board of Directors. The two-day retreat focused on the private sector’s role in African economic transformation and how banks can provide effective partnership and assistance. Dangote drew from his experience as a … Continue reading Aliko Dangote Advises African Governments to Improve Business Environment for Locals and Small Businesses
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Dangote Group Considers Acquisition of Oil Blocks
April 19, 2022
The Dangote Group, a conglomerate of manufacturing companies owned by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is considering purchasing oil fields in Nigeria. The planned purchase comes in the wake of news that international oil companies in Nigeria plan to sell their onshore assets in the country. Dangote Group is making moves to set up a … Continue reading Dangote Group Considers Acquisition of Oil Blocks
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Bill Gates Becomes World’s Richest Person Again; Dangote $9.2 Billion Richer in 2013
April 19, 2022
William H. Gates, founder and chairman of Microsoft Corporation, has become the world’s richest man, again. The billionaire philanthropist achieved his new status as a result of an increase of $15.8 billion in his fortune in 2013, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index. Microsoft’s shares soared by 40 percent in the previous year, which earned Gates … Continue reading Bill Gates Becomes World’s Richest Person Again; Dangote $9.2 Billion Richer in 2013
African Billionaire Aliko Dangote Joins Twitter; Gets Verified Before First Tweet
April 19, 2022
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, has joined micro blogging social network, twitter. Dangote who joined with the handle @AlikoDangote on January 1, 2014 was verified within hours of opening his account with barely 2,000 followers at the time. On January 2, 2014, his followers had risen to 31, 807 … Continue reading African Billionaire Aliko Dangote Joins Twitter; Gets Verified Before First Tweet
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Bill Gates Re-Affirms Commitment to Polio Eradication in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates met with Nigerian officials on Monday in Abuja to discuss progress made on the ambition for absolute eradication of polio in Nigeria by mid-decade. He met with President Goodluck Jonathan, members of the House of Representatives, Aliko Dangote and other stakeholders, discussing how to deliver Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to every … Continue reading Bill Gates Re-Affirms Commitment to Polio Eradication in Nigeria
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Nigerian Industrialist Dangote Ranked 64th on Forbes World’s Most Powerful People List for 2013
April 19, 2022
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has been ranked by Forbes Magazine as the World’s 64th most powerful person in its 2013 World’s Powerful People Ranking. He is the only Nigerian on the list, and qualifies by virtue of being the richest black man in the world with several investments and philanthropic activities across the African continent. Forbes Most Powerful … Continue reading Nigerian Industrialist Dangote Ranked 64th on Forbes World’s Most Powerful People List for 2013
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Dangote, Ovia and Adesina Nominated for Forbes Person of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
Forbes Africa has unveiled its final list of its Person of the Year Award for 2013. The award consists of personalities from three African countries; Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Voting has commenced online, and Forbes provides a profile for the five nominees, Patrice Motsepe (South Africa), Akinwunmi Adesina (Nigeria), Aliko Dangote (Nigeria), Strive Masiyiwa … Continue reading Dangote, Ovia and Adesina Nominated for Forbes Person of the Year Award
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Dangote Group and China’s Sinotruk Sign $100 Million Deal
April 19, 2022
A significant milestone in China’s trade relations with Africa was reached recently when industrial giant Dangote Group of Nigeria and Shandong-based China National Heavy Duty Truck Company (Sinotruk) signed a contract for delivery of 1,700 heavy trucks and 1,700 semi-trailers. The contract was concluded on the eve of the state visit to China by Nigeria’s President … Continue reading Dangote Group and China’s Sinotruk Sign $100 Million Deal
Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Others Speak at LBS Africa Business Conference
April 19, 2022
Lagos Business School will hold the inaugural edition of Africa Business Conference on May 31, 2013. The conference, organised by the MBA students of the School, aims to bridge the gap between emerging and entrenched business leaders, and successful and emerging businesses through a robust information exchange platform, in order to create a thriving future … Continue reading Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Others Speak at LBS Africa Business Conference
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New Sugar Factories coming to Sokoto and Kebbi, Aliko Dangote Says
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Industrialist and Billionaire Investor, Aliko Dangote has announced that he would build four new sugar factories in Sokoto and Kebbi states. He revealed this during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Sokoto, Aliyu Wamakko. He said the factories should cost around N200 billion and should be operational in four years. He said, “They … Continue reading New Sugar Factories coming to Sokoto and Kebbi, Aliko Dangote Says
Dangote Donates $.5m to UNICEF, Plans $8 Billion Refinery in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Industrialist and Billionaire Philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has donated the sum of $500,000 to UNICEF in Nigeria, to assist the government to manage the recent measles outbreak in certain states in Nigeria. The funds, according to Jean Gough, UNICEF Chief for Nigeria, will be used to procure 1.7 million doses of measles vaccine. Gough, during the UNICEF’s courtesy visit at which Dangote announced … Continue reading Dangote Donates $.5m to UNICEF, Plans $8 Billion Refinery in Nigeria
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How Rich Is Folorunsho Alakija?
April 19, 2022
When Ventures Africa broke the story — in November, that a Nigerian, Folorunsho Alakija, is the richest black woman in the world — worth $3.3 billion, the story was not taken too seriously, until it was reported in credible, international news websites — Daily Mail and Huff Po. The news that she outdid Oprah Winfrey was a plus … Continue reading How Rich Is Folorunsho Alakija?
Aliko Dangote is Worth $16.1 billion, Mike Adenuga, $4.7 billion, in Newly Released Forbes Rich-list
April 19, 2022
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is the 43rd richest man on earth today, according to the 2013 list of world’s billionaires, compiled by Forbes Magazine. He is worth $16.1 billion, with assets from his cement, sugar, flour and other businesses. He is number one in Nigeria and Africa. Dangote, 55, retains his position as Africa’s richest man for … Continue reading Aliko Dangote is Worth $16.1 billion, Mike Adenuga, $4.7 billion, in Newly Released Forbes Rich-list
National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria, Inaugurated; Posit Plans
April 19, 2022
Following the inauguration of the National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria (NCCN) at State House, yesterday, by President Goodluck Jonathan, its Chairman the Honourable Minister of Trade and Investment Olusegun Aganga, the Vice Chairman Tony O. Elumelu C.O.N, as well as members of the board, convened the council’s first meeting to outline the priorities for ensuring … Continue reading National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria, Inaugurated; Posit Plans
