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.
Born on Apr 10, 1957 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 4 | 8.50 | 0.17% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 381,098 | $448,000 | 828$ |
| Totals | 4 | 206,139,589 | 381,098 | $448,000 | 828$ |
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Nigeria:
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group and has announced the refinery's achievements in meeting local and export demands.
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Nigeria:
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group and has highlighted the challenges of Nigeria's industrialisation due to unstable electricity.
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Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
Alhaji Aliko Dangote is now the 86th richest man in the world as his wealth rose to $23.9bn.
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