Dangote Group
21 Oct
Manufacturers last week, lamented that they cannot survive the extortionate electricity cost charged by private owners in collusion with government. Speaking on behalf of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
16 Oct
As part of activities marking the 2024 Global Sustainability Week, Dangote Cement Plc, has reached out to vulnerable and deprived communities across its business operations with food items and unveiled skills acquisition and educational empowerment initiatives.
1 Oct
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said his group has invested over $25 billion in the oil, gas, cement and sugar sectors over the last seven years.
28 Sep
The Nigeria’s steel industry has become a monumental failure, with billions of dollars sunk into incomplete projects marred by policy inconsistency, mismanagement, and corruption.
24 Sep
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on the Federal Government to fully eliminate fuel subsidies, stating that doing so would reveal the true level of petrol consumption in Nigeria. He also confirmed the ownership of two upstream oil blocks, with production expected to commence next month. The business mogul, however, said…
6 Aug
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…
3 Jun
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc have applauded the company for increasing their value on investment through robust dividend payout, even as they endorse a dividend of N30 per 50 kobo share for the 2023 financial year.
1 May
Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) has announced plans to hit 700,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar in the next four to five years. The figure constitutes 50 per cent of the current demand for sugar in Nigeria. At the company's 18th yearly general meeting held in Lagos yesterday, the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said…
17 Apr
In an unprecedented move, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction of the price of diesel from N1,200 to N1,000 per litre. While rolling out the products, the refinery supplied at a substantially reduced price of N1,200
11 Apr
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and elder statesman, Ayo Adebanjo, on their birthdays. The greetings to the duo, who were both born on April 10, were conveyed in a separate ...
11 Apr
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has rejoiced with Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on his 67th anniversary. He also extended his condolences to the Gidado family and members of the Hausa film industry..
10 Apr
The president of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), Sir Odeiga Jideonwo, has commended the Dangote Group, led by its President, Aliko Dangote, for adding, “immense value to the Nigerian economy and still going stronger.” Mr. Jideonwo stated this at the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair, held Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 with…
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