Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote

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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.

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Aliko Dangote discussed the Africa Strategy with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Ottawa shuts the doors of embassy in South Sudan without explanation
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-12
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The salary review for Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, was mentioned in the context of the new salary structure approved by the governor.

Kano Gov Approves Salary Hike for Two State Universities
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-10
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Aliko Dangote said he would prefer to build a mega oil refinery in Kenya rather than the earlier planned in Tanga, Tanzania.

Tanzania, Uganda seek own oil refinery in Tanga
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-08-07
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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote said he would prefer to build a mega oil refinery in Kenya rather than the earlier planned in Tanga, Tanzania.

Tanzania, Uganda seek to attract over $20 billion energy investment
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-08-07
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Aliko Dangote's refinery ambitions were cited by President Tinubu as an example of needed investment partnerships.

Tinubu Plans NNPC Listing on NGX Amid Market Rebound
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-08-06
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Aliko Dangote is the president of the Dangote Group and is involved in discussions to expand bilateral investment cooperation with Tanzania.

Why Tanzania sent top ministers to Nigeria to woo Africa's richest industrialist Aliko Dangote
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-08-06
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Aliko Dangote publicized his intentions to expand his petroleum refinery business to East Africa.

Should Tanzania borrow a leaf out of Kenya ruling on DTA provisions?
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-30
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Aliko Dangote plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession plan.

Dangote to Donate One-Third of Wealth to Charity, Daughter R
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-28
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Halima Dangote
Halima Dangote

Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Refinery, which recently decided to abandon the naira in favor of the dollar for pricing fuel.

Nigerians Face Another Era of Dollarised
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-27
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Aliko Dangote laid out a project pipeline for Tanzania that goes well beyond the cement plant that has anchored his presence there for years.

Power for Tanzania, refinery for Lamu
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-23
9.0

Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has resumed naira petrol sales after a brief dollar-denominated pricing regime.

Dangote Resumes Naira Petrol Sales, Hikes Price by N140
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-23
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Jeremiah Olatide
Jeremiah Olatide

The Dangote Lamu Refinery is a strategic investment that reflects the visionary leadership of Dangote Industries.

Dangote Lamu refinery is more than a response to the Middle East energy crisis
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-23
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Government Of Kenya
Government Of Kenya

Aliko Dangote is linked to the proposed Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery project in Lamu.

Lamu residents demand transparency in proposed Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-19
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Aliko Dangote has nearly completed a $2.5bn private stock placement for his refinery business, according to people familiar with the matter.

Dangote Refinery Raises $2.5bn, Eyes August IPO
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-18
9.0

Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian billionaire whose refinery has become a major player in the global jet fuel market.

İran savaşının sürpriz kazananı: Afrika’nın en zengini
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-07-12
9.0

Aliko Dangote has issued a stark warning to Africa’s leaders about the need for industrialisation.

Africa must industrialise or risk remaining world’s raw material supplier - Dangote
The Point (Gambia)·GambiaGambia· 2026-07-08
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Aliko Dangote plans to build a $17bn refinery in Kenya as part of efforts to expand his refining empire into East Africa.

Dangote Breaks Ground on $17bn Kenya Refinery Project
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-08
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Aliko Dangote has announced that his proposed East African oil refinery will be built in Kenya instead of Tanzania.

Dangote officially chooses Kenya over Tanzania for East Africa’s biggest oil refinery
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-07
9.0

Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Refinery, which has become a major supplier of jet fuel to Europe.

Dangote Refinery Ships N757bn Jet Fuel to Europe, Beats US
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-06
9.0

Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which is Nigeria’s major supplier of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel.

Dangote, Importers Battle Above N1,000
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-03
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Aliko Dangote reaffirmed the group’s commitment to Africa’s industrialisation through value addition and regional partnerships.

Dangote Targets 2.1mbpd Refining Capacity in Nigeria, Kenya
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-01
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The council approved the re-award of the 409-kilometre dual carriageway project in Niger State under the tax credit scheme to businessman Aliko Dangote at a cost of N1.8 trillion.

Tinubu Approves N3.9tn Road Projects Across 15 States
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-30
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Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has denied claims of re-importation of fuels.

Dangote Denies Claims of Fuel Re-importation via Togo
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-24
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Matthew Tracey Cook
Matthew Tracey Cook

Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which is Africa’s largest oil refining facility.

Nigerian SEC orders halt to marketing for Dangote refinery IPO
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-24
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The Dangote Group plans to sell a 10 per cent stake in its $20bn refinery through a landmark Pan-African initial public offering in 2026.

SEC Halts Dangote Refinery IPO Promotions, Warns Investors
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-23
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Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which plays a crucial role in Nigeria's fuel supply amid geopolitical tensions.

Dangote Petrol Price Debated Amid Middle East Tensions
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-03-06
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Aliko Dangote is the owner of the Dangote Group, which signed a $400 million equipment deal to expand its oil refinery.

Dangote signs $400 mln equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-17
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Aliko Dangote is a business leader who provided logistical support to Anthony Joshua after the accident.

Anthony Joshua breaks silence after fatal car crash
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-29
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Aliko Dangote is the President of the Dangote Group and has been involved in reducing petrol prices in Nigeria.

Marketers Slash Fuel Prices by N100
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-22
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