Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote

businessman Nigeria

Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian businessman and the Chairman of Dangote Group, renowned for establishing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Africa's largest refinery, which aims to significantly reduce fuel imports across the continent.

Born on Apr 10, 1957 (68 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
1,630,936
Power
3,429$
Sentiment
8.46
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 10 8.30 0.53% +40% 206,139,589 1,527,768 $448,000 3,320$
Tanzania 1 9.00 0.17% +0% 59,734,213 103,168 $63,000 109$
Totals 11 265,873,802 1,630,936 $511,000 3,429$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Refinery, which Otedola referred to as a significant achievement. 8

The Punch: Otedola hails Dangote refinery as 'eighth wonder,' lauds Tinubu's vision

Nigeria Nigeria: Aliko Dangote light-heartedly corrected an MC who mistakenly introduced him as the 'President of Dangote Group'. 7

The Punch: 'Call me chairman, not president'

Nigeria Nigeria: Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group and has revealed that Nigerians pay significantly less for petrol compared to other West African countries. 9

The Punch: Nigeria’s petrol price 55% below West African average – Dangote

Nigeria Nigeria: Aliko Dangote is the President of Dangote Industries Limited and has announced plans for significant fertiliser exports from Nigeria. 9

The Punch: FG to earn $7m daily from fertiliser exports — Dangote

Nigeria Nigeria: He announced a second move, upon the advice of fellow billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote. 9

The Punch: When industry moves like nation-builders

Nigeria Nigeria: Aliko Dangote has said that domestic investors play a critical role in attracting foreign investment. 9

The Punch: Local investors key to attracting foreign investment – Dangote

Nigeria Nigeria: Aliko Dangote has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list for his influential philanthropic efforts. 9

The Punch: Times names Dangote among top 100 world philanthropists

Nigeria Nigeria: Aliko Dangote made an effort to build a mutually-beneficial relationship between the NNPC and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. 8

The Punch: Oil drilling to resume in North, says NNPCL GCEO