Aminu Dantata
Aminu Dantata was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Kano, Nigeria, known for founding Express Petroleum & Gas Company Ltd. He was a significant figure in the Nigerian business community and was related to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, one of Africa's richest men, as he was the brother of Dangote's grandfather. Dantata passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
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Aminu Dantata was one of Nigeria's wealthiest businessmen who passed away in the UAE and was buried in Saudi Arabia.
Aminu Dantata: This is why Dangote's rich uncle was buried in Saudi Arabia after dying in UAE
Ghana· 2025-07-01
Aminu Dantata was a prominent Nigerian businessman whose funeral has been postponed.
Dantata Burial Postponed: FG Announces Delay
Nigeria· 2025-06-30
Aminu Dantata, one of Nigeria's wealthiest businessmen, is set to be buried in Saudi Arabia after he died in the United Arab Emirates.
Nigerian billionaire to be buried in Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom· 2025-06-30Aminu Dantata was a prominent businessman, Islamic scholar, and philanthropist who contributed generously to Nigeria’s commercial and social development.
Dantata's Legacy: Obi Mourns Billionaire PhilanthropistNigeria· 2025-06-29
Alhaji Aminu Dantata was a revered patriarch of industry and philanthropy, whose demise marked the end of an era.
A Monumental Loss to Nigeria – AtikuNigeria· 2025-06-28
Governor Uzodimma announced the passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, calling him a revered national leader.
APC Governors Back Tinubu PoliciesNigeria· 2025-06-28
Aminu Dantata was a prominent Kano businessman and philanthropist who has passed away at the age of 94.
Aminu Dantata Dies at 94Nigeria· 2025-06-28
