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9 Mar
For many who watched the night of tributes for the late Herbert Wigwe held at the Eko Hotels and Towers during the week, it was a night full of emotions. But one that truly stands out among the expression of emotions was by Aliko Dangote...
5 Mar
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled what he called an 11-point industrialisation blueprint for Nigeria.
26 Feb
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government cannot be blamed for not trying to find solutions to the economic crisis in the country. Tinubu began consultations on the troubled economy by setting up a Tripartite Economic Advisory Committee at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday. Among the top stakeholders present at the meeting…
6 Feb
Kano State government, yesterday, appealed to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and President of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, to ease the suffering of the less-privileges in the state. 
1 Feb
At long last, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Project, Africa’s much-talked-about biggest oil refinery, has recently begun operations with the production of Automotive Gas Oil, also known as diesel, and Jet A1 or aviation fuel...
28 Jan
The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has hinted that by March 2024, Dangote Refinery will produce gasoline and polypropylene, expressing optimism that Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products would be eliminated soon.
25 Jan
In line with its road infrastructure initiatives of the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government, urged Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, and others to be involved in the concessionaires and investment on road infrastructure as done in advanced economies of the world. Minister of Works, David Umahi made the call when he played host to…
23 Jan
After a six-year hiatus, Nigerian business magnate Femi Otedola has returned to the Forbes Africa list of the richest people, landing at No. 20 with a fortune of $1 billion. Otedola's comeback marks a significant milestone. He last graced the Forbes Africa list in 2017 with his controlling stake in fuel distributor Forte Oil. However,…
19 Jan
Delays and setbacks in mega-construction projects are nothing new. It doesn’t matter which country you are in, the level of investment you may have, or even the skill and determination of your government and workforce, these projects are hardly ever completed on time.
16 Jan
As global elites, political leaders and influential personalities converge on Davos, Switzerland for the yearly World Economic Forum (WEF), a report by Oxfam has revealed that Africa’s seven richest men own more wealth than the 700 million people, who make up the poorest half of the continent’s population. 
8 Jan
Some prominent Nigerian industrialists, politicians and other public figures, including Peter Obi, Jim Ovia, Aliko Dangote, Adams Oshiomhole and institutions such as Channels Television and MTN, among others
5 Jan
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency, has expressed concerns over the raid by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the headquarters of the Dangote Group. The EFCC on Thursday raided the headquarters of the Dangote Group in Lagos in connection with…

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