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Aliko Dangote

3 Sep 2024
Aliko Dangote has liberated us from the chains of economic dependence that have held this nation back for far too long, according to business mogul Femi Otedola. Dangote released products from its refinery to supply an initial 25 million litres of PMS into the domestic market this September. The company is now expected to subsequently…
3 Sep 2024
My Dear Brother Aliko, First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support and belief in actualizing this monumental achievement under his administration. This day belongs to every Nigerian who has dared to dream of a better future. Congratulations to our great nation—today, we all stand…
3 Sep 2024
In a notable development amid the ongoing fuel scarcity in the country, Dangote Refinery has commenced the production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This comes as a critical response to the country's persistent fuel supply challenges, which have led to long queues at filling stations and price hikes in the black market. The announcement was…
27 Aug 2024
South African billionaire and chairman of Richemont, Johan Rupert, has been declared Africa’s richest man, surpassing Aliko Dangote. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI), Rupert's recent financial ascent comes as Dangote’s wealth has diminished by over $1 billion this year. The latest data from the BBI, Rupert's net worth currently stands at $14.3 billion,…
23 Aug 2024
The 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery is undergoing test runs for petrol production, with full operation expected by mid-September. This is according to a report by Reuters which quoted a note by industry monitor IIR Energy. It was earlier stated that, the refinery which has so far only produced diesel and other distillate fuels, would begin petrol…
The NBA has called for full government support and implementation of President Tinubu's directive to supply crude oil to the Dangote Refinery, urging action against entrenched cartels hindering the project.
22 Aug 2024
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for the full implementation of President Bola Tinubu's directive on the supply of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries across the country. Describing the establishment of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a nationalistic and patriotic endeavour, the NBA urged the Federal Government and the…
14 Aug 2024
Sir: Experts say that Nigeria’s energy crisis might be addressed by the newly established Dangote Refinery, but this legacy project is finding its footing in navigating the rigors of International Oil Companies (IOCs).
6 Aug 2024
The leadership of the House of Representatives has dissolved an ad-hoc committee probing the importation of adulterated petroleum products into Nigeria and other infractions in the nation’s oil and gas sector amid the resurgence of queues. The committee was led by Ikenga Ugochinyere, a lawmaker from Imo State.     This is coming after some…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says there is no full licence for Dangote Refinery yet
5 Aug 2024
The De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a Lagos State socio-cultural organisation, has written to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to clear the air on issues surrounding the alleged $100 million transaction involving the purchase of 7,000 acres of land, which Aliko Dangote used to build a refinery in the state.
3 Aug 2024
De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a Lagos State socio-cultural organisation, has written to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following recent revelations by President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, requesting details and to clear the air on issues surrounding the land Africa's richest man used to build refinery in the state. Leaders of the group are demanding explanation…
2 Aug 2024
The antagonism to Aliko Dangote in his rescue efforts for a nation that produces oil but prefers to import fuel, alias PMS, premium motor spirit, and diesel for her domestic use whether in industries or to drive public utilities
29 Jul 2024
Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) has called for more collaboration between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to restore public trust in the company. Recall that the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently alleged that some officials of the NNPCL and oil traders own blending plants…

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