Alhaji Aliko Dangote
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian businessman and the founder of the Dangote Group, which is known for its operations in commodities such as cement, sugar, and salt. As of 2023, he is recognized as Africa's richest person, with a net worth of approximately $23.9 billion, making him the 86th richest person in the world. His wealth significantly increased following the commencement of operations at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, the largest refinery in Africa and the seventh-largest globally. Dangote's entrepreneurial ventures have not only transformed the Nigerian economy but have also positioned him as a key player in global energy markets, as he aims to reduce the country's reliance on imported petroleum.
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Alhaji Aliko Dangote stated that the government refineries may never work again despite significant investment.
Idle Refineries Cost Nigeria N13tn as NNPC Admits Waste
Nigeria· 2026-02-09
Alhaji Aliko Dangote alleged that Farouk Ahmed paid about $5m for the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland.
Dangote Attacks NMDPRA Boss Over Alleged CorruptionNigeria· 2025-12-15
Alhaji Aliko Dangote made the announcement of the refinery expansion at a press briefing in Lagos.
Dangote Refinery expansion to 1.4mbpd announcedNigeria· 2025-10-26
Alhaji Aliko Dangote has announced plans to reduce the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.
Dangote Pledges Lower Cooking Gas Price, Marketers ProtestNigeria· 2025-07-16
Alhaji Aliko Dangote has doubted the possibility of the state-owned refineries functioning again.
Dangote Doubts Revival, Calls for ChangNigeria· 2025-07-11
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is mentioned as the brother of Aminu Dantata's grandfather.
Aminu Dantata Dies at 94Nigeria· 2025-06-28
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is involved in the naira-for-crude deal and the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Dangote Refinery Crude Oil Sales Hit N219bnNigeria· 2025-06-26
Mobolarin reaffirmed the group’s readiness to support the initiative in line with the vision of its founder, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
Petrol Price Slash: FG, NEPZA, Dangote PartnerNigeria· 2025-06-25
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is among the high-profile speakers and stakeholders attending the Annual Meetings.
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Liberia· 2025-06-25
Fashola emphasized the need for the government to work closely with Alhaji Aliko Dangote regarding the naira-for-crude deal.
Fuel Price Hike: Marketers Urge Govt InterventionNigeria· 2025-06-25Alhaji Aliko Dangote has retired as Chairman of the Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, bringing an end to a 20-year leadership of the company.
Dangote Retires from Dangote Sugar After 20 YearsNigeria· 2025-06-12
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of Dangote Group and has expressed concerns about the survival of his refinery amid rising petrol imports.
Marketers import N436bn petrol amid row with DangoteNigeria· 2025-05-20
Alhaji Aliko Dangote proposed a price freeze on cement for contractors working on Renewed Hope projects.
Private sector backing Tinubu against food hoarding — BUA chairmanNigeria· 2025-05-15
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group and has expressed concerns about sabotage against his refinery.
Marketers import N2.4tn petrol amid competition with DangoteNigeria· 2025-05-10
Alhaji Aliko Dangote stated that the Dangote refinery is not competing with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
We're not competing with NNPC — DangoteNigeria· 2025-05-09
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of Dangote Group and is fighting for the survival of his $20bn refinery.
‘Cabals’ still fighting against our refinery — DangoteNigeria· 2025-05-05
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the Chairman of Dangote Group and has been appointed to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab.
Dangote’s World Bank appointment well deservedNigeria· 2025-04-30
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, passionate about giving back to society and the needy.
Dangote extends N16bn food support to Abuja, KogiNigeria· 2025-04-17
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is Africa’s wealthiest man and president of the Dangote Group, involved in significant investments in Ogun State.
Dangote’s return to Gateway StateNigeria· 2025-03-28
Ewhrudjakpo commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in healthcare.
Nigeria sliding towards lawlessness, anarchy — Bayelsa deputy govNigeria· 2025-03-26
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, expressed concerns about international oil companies sabotaging his refinery's operations.
Marketers fear price hike as FG suspends sale to DangoteNigeria· 2025-03-24
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Ltd and is involved in the construction of a large seaport and cement factory in Ogun State.
Dangote plans largest seaport in Ogun, laments $800m cement company demolitionNigeria· 2025-03-17
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group, which operates the Dangote refinery.
Dangote refinery loses N32bn after petrol price cutNigeria· 2025-03-13The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was among the distinguished guests who attended the event.
Tinubu pledges sustainable financial system at First Bank HQ groundbreakingNigeria· 2025-03-05
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group and has announced the refinery's achievements in meeting local and export demands.
Importers fret as Dangote lowers petrol price againNigeria· 2025-02-27Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group and has highlighted the challenges of Nigeria's industrialisation due to unstable electricity.
Unstable electricity hindering industrialisation in Nigeria – DangoteNigeria· 2025-02-27
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group and has revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery currently has over 500 million litres of petrol in its reservoir.
We've enough fuel to meet Nigerians' need -- Dangote refineryNigeria· 2025-02-24
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is now the 86th richest man in the world as his wealth rose to $23.9bn.
Dangote’s wealth rises to $24bn after refinery’s operationsNigeria· 2025-02-19