| Date | Title | Description |
| 02.07.2026 | CNN announces first speakers and sponsors for Global Perspectives: In Bangkok | Inaugural Asia edition of CNN's events franchise with opening remarks by H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand
B.Grimm and Dangote announced as sponsors
HONG KONG, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNN has announced the first spea... |
| 09.04.2026 | Нигерийский гигант Dangote инвестирует $40 млрд в нефть и удобрения на фоне кризиса в Персидском заливе | Африканский конгломерат Dangote Group объявил о планах инвестировать как минимум $40 млрд в расширение производства в течение пяти лет. Компания намерена вчетверо увеличить выпуск удобрений и более чем вдвое расширить мощности нефтеперераба... |
| 17.01.2026 | EIL inks over $350 million contract with Nigeria’s Dangote Group | - |
| 26.11.2025 | Engineers India gets major order for petrochem plant from Dangote Group | - |
| 09.10.2025 | From Building to Leading: Bluebulb and the Future of Africa’s Global Payments | Bluebulb, a UK-regulated cross-border payments and treasury management company, is redefining how African businesses move, manage, and access money globally.
For decades, African enterprises faced barriers: limited treasury infrastructure, ... |
| 24.06.2025 | West Africa: As Naseni Boss Calls On West African Countries to Unlock Technology Potentials | The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Suleiman Halilu has urged West African nations to unite around science, technology, and innovation to... |
| 27.05.2025 | Nigerian Manufacturers ‘Harassed’ Over FX Contracts, Lobby Says | - |
| 23.04.2025 | US oil refiners' Q1 profits likely fell despite stronger margins | US oil refiners' Q1 profits likely fell despite stronger margins
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| 11.04.2025 | Nigeria's Industrial Renaissance: Afreximbank's $300 Million Leap | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has thrown down the gauntlet with a bold $300 million investment in export manufacturing. This initiative, aimed at revitalizing the economies of Cross River, Imo,... |
| 11.04.2025 | Afreximbank to develop $300 million export manufacturing projects in Cross River, Imo, Enugu, and Kano | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced plans to develop a $300 million export manufacturing initiative across four Nigerian states—Cross River, Imo, Enugu, and Kano—as part of its broader strategy to stimulate non-oil ex... |
| 08.04.2025 | Waste managers call for new tariff structure in Nigeria to offset rising costs | The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has urged the government to implement a cost-reflective tariff for waste management services, citing rising operational costs and a widening revenue gap.
This call was made by the associa... |
| 26.03.2025 | Marketers dismiss fuel scarcity fears, urge Nigerians to avoid panic buying | Petrol marketers under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have dismissed fears of scarcity purportedly induced by the controversy surrounding the Naira-for-crude arrangement.
In a stat... |
| 23.03.2025 | High interest rates, poor infrastructure hindering exports of Nigerian-made goods – Expert | A trade expert who serves as the Treasurer of the Oyo State Shippers Association, Mrs. Aminat Animashaun, has identified high interest rates on loans and poor infrastructure as key barriers hindering the export of Nigerian-made goods.
In an... |
| 15.03.2025 | The Fuel Price Tug-of-War: A Crisis for Independent Marketers | The ongoing fuel price war between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery is creating a storm in the Nigerian petroleum market. Independent marketers are caught in the crossfire, facing financial turmoi... |
| 14.03.2025 | Dangote foundation approves N16 billion food intervention project for 1 million Nigerians nationwide | The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has approved and inaugurated the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued at N16 billion, targeting one million Nigerians nationwide.
The Chairman of the foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, made thi... |
| 14.03.2025 | Petrol price war between NNPCL and Dangote hurting independent marketers – IPMAN | The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has raised concerns over the ongoing fuel price battle between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery and Petroleum Company, stating th... |
| 21.02.2025 | We’re worse off in Nigeria today than during IBB’s era – Obi | The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has asserted that Nigeria’s current socio-economic conditions are worse than they were during the administration of former military president Ibrahim Badam... |
| 16.02.2025 | Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote plans $400 million Ethiopia cement plant expansion | Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has announced a $400 million plan to push a second production line at the Mugher cement plant in Ethiopia, a move expected to double the facility’s annual output to 5 million tons.
The Mugher plant, whic... |
| 12.02.2025 | Nigeria agrees to host 2025 Afreximbank annual meetings in June | Nigeria and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed an agreement to host the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) in June.
The upcoming event is expected to draw between 5,000 and 6,000 delegates from across Africa, the C... |
| 12.02.2025 | NMDPRA seals two filling stations, gas plant in Ogun over safety, regulatory violations | The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed two filling stations and a gas plant in the Sagamu area of Ogun State, over alleged infractions, including under-dispensing of fuel and operating withou... |
| 11.02.2025 | The coming food revolution in Lagos by Reuben Abati | Over the years, a major wisdom in Nigeria is that agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, its real foundation for creating employment, livelihood and opportunities.
Truly, it was the case that Nigeria used to boast of a thriving agricul... |
| 05.02.2025 | NNPC deploys five new CNG cascades in Abuja to boost gas availability | The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has commenced the deployment of five new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cascades at designated stations in Abuja, effective today.
This initiative aims to enhance the supply of CNG, provi... |
| 03.02.2025 | The Startup Surge: Innovations Reshaping Industries in 2025 | The dawn of 2025 brings a wave of innovation. Startups are like seeds, sprouting in the fertile ground of technology and investment. This year, several companies have secured significant funding, aiming to disrupt traditional industries. Fr... |
| 03.02.2025 | NUPRC threatens oil companies with export ban over failure to supply local refineries | The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has threatened to deny oil companies export licenses if they fail to supply crude oil to local refineries.
According to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the NUPRC... |
| 02.02.2025 | Why marketers may not reduce pump price after Dangote’s depot price reduction – PETROAN | The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has said that the latest reduction of the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery may not reflec... |
| 31.01.2025 | Military neutralizes 358 terrorists, arrests 431 suspects in January 2025 across Nigeria | The Nigerian Military has reported significant gains in its counter-terrorism and insurgency operations, announcing that troops neutralized 358 terrorists and arrested 431 suspects in January 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement on Frida... |
| 04.01.2025 | Ghanaian president approves visa-free entry for all African nationals | President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has granted approval for visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals, fulfilling a key promise made earlier this year.
The policy is expected to take effect before the end of the president’s term... |
| 30.12.2024 | Navigating Nigeria's Economic Waters: A 2025 Outlook | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The economic landscape is shifting, and the horizon looks promising. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has painted a picture of hope for 2025. With a steady hand, they outline the fac... |
| 30.12.2024 | Navigating Nigeria's Economic Landscape: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The economic landscape is shifting, and the winds of change are blowing. As we step into 2025, the country faces a mix of challenges and opportunities that could define its future. The Centre for the Promotio... |
| 30.12.2024 | CPPE highlights factors that will drive Nigeria’s exchange rate stability in 2025 | The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has highlighted factors that will improve the country’s foreign exchange rate regime in the coming year.
The founder of CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf, listed the factors in the center’s “Nig... |
| 21.12.2024 | NNPCL slashes petrol price to N899 in Lagos, N970 in other states – PETROAN | The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) said the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N1,020 to N899 in Lagos, and N970 in... |
| 13.12.2024 | How Branda’s Flagship Products Simplify Corporate Gifting and Productive Workspace Design for Companies | Branda, short for Brand Authenticity, is Nigeria’s premier one-stop branding startup, revolutionizing how businesses manage their branding needs.
Trusted by industry leaders such as Truecaller, GT Bank, Viva Jet, Reliance infosystems, Dango... |
| 05.12.2024 | Port Harcourt Refinery: Blending is necessary to bring products to countries’ specifications – Mele Kyari | The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Mele Kyari, has personally defended the blending process reportedly associated with the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, saying it is necessary ... |
| 30.11.2024 | Nigeria's Oil Renaissance: Bonny Light Shines Bright Amidst Refinery Revamps | Nigeria's oil sector is experiencing a renaissance. The once-dormant machinery of its refineries is now humming with activity. Bonny Light, a prized crude grade, is at the center of this revival. Demand is soaring, and the world is watching... |
| 29.11.2024 | Tax reform: Ndume insists on withdrawal of controversial bills | Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has once again called for the withdrawal of the controversial tax reform bills currently being read in the Senate, urging for more extensive consultation.
Speaking in an interview on Thursday, Nd... |
| 28.11.2024 | Bonny Light in high demand amid Nigeria’s revamped refining capacity | Nigeria’s top crude grades have been in high demand this week due to the country’s strong refining capacity and January’s export schedules, which indicate increased demand for Nigerian Bonny Light crude.
Nigerian crude moved closer to $74 p... |
| 20.11.2024 | Dangote Refinery commences exports of petrol to other West African countries – Report | A tanker has transported petrol from Nigeria’s new Dangote plant to waters off Togo, a sign to traders that the mega-refinery’s operations could soon potentially shake up regional fuel markets.
The CL Jane Austen recently loaded more than 3... |
| 12.11.2024 | John Dramani Mahama: The Social Psychologist tipped to win Ghana’s presidential election | Ahead of Ghana’s December 7 election, former President John Dramani Mahama, 65, has been announced as the leading candidate in an increasingly tight race.
According to a recent poll by Global InfoAnalytics, the main opposition leader from t... |
| 12.11.2024 | AfreximBank approves $200 million finance facility to BUA Group for expansion projects | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $200 million Corporate Finance Facility for BUA Industries Limited (BIL) to support its expansion efforts.
The bank disclosed this in a statement, noting that the first tranche of ... |
| 07.11.2024 | Donald Trump presidency’s likely impact on Nigeria | Donald Trump’s return to the White House sparked many reactions across the African continent, including in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, went out of his way to send his best wishes to Donald Trump on his re-election as Presiden... |
| 05.11.2024 | The Pulse of Progress: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Activism and Navigating Corporate Change | In the heart of New York City, a vibrant celebration unfolded last Friday. Destination Tomorrow, a national LGBTQ+ nonprofit, hosted its inaugural Angie Awards. This gala marked not just a milestone for the organization but also a tribute t... |
| 04.11.2024 | Breaking: Kobo360 CEO Cikü Mugambi resigns one year after taking the reins | Cikü Mugambi, CEO of Kobo360, a logistics startup that provides access to trucks for businesses like Dangote, Unilever, and Flour Mills, has resigned after one year. Mugambi, who joined Kobo360 in 2021 from the International Finance Corpora... |
| 25.10.2024 | Dangote Refinery ships first 79.4 Million litres of Petrol by sea to domestic market — Report | Dangote Refinery has supplied about 79.4 million litres of petrol by sea to the local market, marking a significant boost to Nigeria’s domestic fuel supply.
The vessel, Sabaek, recently carried about 500,000 barrels (79.4 million litres) of... |
| 22.10.2024 | Nasarawa’s IGR grows from N7.7 billion to over N20 billion in 4 years – Governor Sule | Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has revealed that the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has increased significantly from N7.7 billion in 2019 to over N20 billion annually.
According to NAN, the governor made this disclosu... |
| 14.10.2024 | BREAKING: Naira falls to new low, hits N1,700/$1 in parallel market | The Nigerian naira has plummeted to a new record low, closing at N1,700 per dollar in the parallel market on October 14, 2024, according to data from Bureau de Change (BDC) operators.
This represents a 0.29% drop from its previous rate of N... |
| 08.10.2024 | Naira's Journey: A Rollercoaster Ride Towards Stability | The naira's dance with the dollar has been nothing short of tumultuous. As 2024 unfolds, projections hint at a potential stabilization by year-end. But what does this mean for Nigeria's economy? The naira, Nigeria's lifeblood, has faced rel... |
| 08.10.2024 | Naira expected to stabilize against the dollar in the fourth quarter of 2024 – Report | The naira is projected to stabilize against the US dollar by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, finishing the year strongly.
This projection comes from a recent macroeconomic report by First Securities Discount House (FSDH) Merchant Ban... |
| 03.10.2024 | Afreximbank offers $200 million to support Nigeria’s creative industry | The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured $200 million investment from the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) to boost the nation’s creative industry.
In a statement seen by Nairametrics, the funding was announced during the “Dest... |
| 02.10.2024 | Tinubu to depart Abuja to UK today for 2 weeks annual leave | President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart the State House in Abuja for the United Kingdom for two weeks as part of his annual leave.
This is contained in a statement by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The Pr... |
| 02.10.2024 | Inflation: 49% of Nigerian businesses increased product prices in September- Stanbic PMI | Inflationary pressures continue to hit Nigerian businesses as up to 49% of business in the country reported increasing prices of products and services in the past month September.
This is according to the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ I... |
| 01.10.2024 | The Africa Business Coalition for Health embraces new role as new secretariat for the Corporate Alliance against Malaria in Africa | The African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) is delighted to announce its appointment as the new Secretariat for the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA).
This development marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards enh... |
| 29.09.2024 | Flooding: FG approves N350 billion to support dams, irrigation facilities – Atiku Bagudu | The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has announced that the Federal Government, through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund, has approved over N350 billion for the development of dams and the expansion of faci... |
| 27.09.2024 | Gates Foundation pledges $5.6 million to Nigeria for flood relief, agric sector, others | The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a plan to donate $5.6 million to Nigeria for flood relief, agricultural reforms as well as the health sector.
This is contained in a statement by the spokesperson of Vice President Kasim S... |
| 24.09.2024 | Borno state begins flood relief distribution with 5,238 Maiduguri households | The Borno State Government has commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of the recent Maiduguri flood, which affected nearly two million people, starting with 5,238 households in the capital city.
Governor Babagana Zulum of... |
| 24.09.2024 | EFCC’s raid of our office was only meant to embarrass us — Aliko Dangote | Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says the January visit by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Lagos Head Office of the Dangote Group was intended to embarrass his company.
Dangote made this remark w... |
| 24.09.2024 | Lifting of refined petroleum from Dangote Refinery expected to cut transport costs, curb inflation – CBN | The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that the lifting of refined petroleum products from the Dangote Refinery will lower transportation costs, curb inflation, and strengthen the country’s foreign reserves.
CBN Governor, Yemi Card... |
| 24.09.2024 | Why the CBN shocked the world by raising interest rates to 27.25%, | Nigeria’s Central Bank stunned the global financial community on Tuesday when its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it to 27.25%.
In a world where most cen... |
| 21.09.2024 | FG donates 100 trailers of rice, other food items to flood victims in Borno | President Bola Tinubu has graciously donated assorted food items to flood victims in Maiduguri, Borno State, including 100 trailers of milled rice, among other items.
This is revealed in a statement by the Minister of Agriculture, Senator A... |
| 20.09.2024 | List of contributors as donations to Borno flood relief efforts surpasses N12 billion | In response to the flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State, several prominent individuals have stepped forward with substantial donations to aid victims and support recovery efforts.
The Borno State government announced receiving over N12 ... |
| 18.09.2024 | Lagos Govt explores partnership with Portuguese firm Mota-Engil for proposed Lekki-Epe International Airport | The Lagos State Government has announced that it is exploring potential collaboration with Portuguese construction firm, Mota-Engil Consortium, for the construction of the proposed Lekki-Epe International Airport.
This initiative is part of... |
| 15.09.2024 | Lagos State to implement e-call-up system for Lekki-Epe corridor starting Sept. 23 | The Lagos State Government has announced that the electronic call-up (e-call-up) system will take effect on the Lekki-Epe corridor from September 23, 2024.
This comes after the initial rollout, scheduled for August 1, 2024, was postponed.
T... |
| 12.09.2024 | Local marketers buy only 3% of Dangote Refinery’s products, boycott over lower pricing | The Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar V.G. Edwin, has expressed frustration over the boycott of Dangote Refinery’s products by local marketers.
During an X (formerly Twitter) space hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday, ... |
| 07.09.2024 | NNPC debunks claim of being sole off-taker from Dangote refinery, says refinery can sell to marketers | The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has dismissed claims by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) suggesting that it is the sole off-taker of petrol products from the Dangote refinery, and it is using such to undermine the re... |
| 06.09.2024 | Naira ranges near N2,200/£1 mark in the black market | The local currency traded lower against the British pound sterling in the last trading session of this week. The pound was trading at N2,112.8/£1 on the unofficial market.
Price action shows that sellers are in control after the naira lost ... |
| 05.09.2024 | A New Era for Nigeria's Oil Sector: The Dangote Refinery's Impact on Petrol Prices and SMEs | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The Dangote Refinery, a colossal project with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is set to change the landscape of the oil and gas sector. Its first shipment of petrol, or Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), is r... |
| 04.09.2024 | Petrol price increase could force SMEs to shut down operations – MAN | The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has reacted to the increase in petrol prices stating that Small and Medium Scale Enterprises would be particularly hard-hit projecting that SMEs across the country could scale down operations o... |
| 03.09.2024 | Otedola hails Dangote on refinery petrol rollout, says it’s time to sell depots as scrap | Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has lauded Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, for advancing Nigeria’s economic independence through the successful commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery.
In a lengthy post shared on Tuesd... |
| 03.09.2024 | New Dawn: Dangote refinery to roll out first shipment of petrol to local market today | Dangote Refinery is set to roll out its first shipment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, today, Tuesday, September 3, Nairametrics has confirmed.
The refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, has successfu... |
| 28.08.2024 | Converge Global Concept Technologies Limited Collaborates with Red Hat to Accelerate Customer Success with Professional Services | Lagos, Nigeria – 21st August 2024
Converge, a leader in delivering Data Center, Cloud, Security, and Automation solutions, today announced it has joined Red Hat Partner Practice Accelerator, a specialized growth pathway for select partners ... |
| 19.08.2024 | Naira Transactions: A New Dawn for Nigeria's Oil and Consumer Markets | The Nigerian economy is at a crossroads. The government’s recent decision to sell crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in naira marks a significant shift. Starting October 1, 2024, this initiative aims to stabilize fuel prices and strengthen t... |
| 19.08.2024 | FG to begin sales of crude oil to Dangote refinery in Naira from October 1 – Wale Edun | The Federal Government has announced that sales of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in naira will begin on October 1, 2024.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known during a meeting with ... |
| 15.08.2024 | Aliko Dangote’s Wealth Down by $1.2 Billion in 2024 | Aliko Dangote, the business magnate behind the $20 billion refinery in Nigeria’s business capital, has seen his wealth decrease by more than $1 billion this year.
This decline is mainly due to the steep fall in the naira’s value and recent ... |
| 09.08.2024 | Power Mech secures Rs 1.1 billion O&M contract from Dangote
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Power Mech Projects has secured an operation and maintenance (O&M) contract worth Rs 1.1 billion from Dangote Pe... |
| 07.08.2024 | Navigating Nigeria's Oil Crisis: A Call for Clarity and Action | Nigeria's oil industry is a tangled web of promises, challenges, and accusations. At the heart of this turmoil is the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, led by Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari. Recently, Kyari f... |
| 07.08.2024 | The Nigerian Oil Dilemma: A Tangle of Promises and Failures | Nigeria is a land rich in oil, yet its refineries sit idle, like ships anchored in a storm. The recent Senate hearings have cast a harsh light on the mismanagement and alleged sabotage within the Nigerian petroleum industry. At the heart of... |
| 07.08.2024 | We have nothing to do with importation of substandard petroleum products into Nigeria — Mele Kyari | The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, has said the company is absolutely nothing to do with the importation of substandard petroleum products into Nigeria
The... |
| 02.08.2024 | Lawmakers ask Nigerians and oil companies to propose solutions for combating ‘adulterated fuel influx’ in Nigeria | The House of Representatives’ Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream and Downstream) has asked Nigerian stakeholders and oil companies to submit proposals highlighting how to address the influx of adulterated fuel products into N... |
| 01.08.2024 | Nigeria’s Anthony Chiejina and others featured in ‘2024 world most influential communications executives’ | Global PR firm Provoke Media has recognized Anthony Chiejina, Group Head of Corporate Communications at Dangote Group, as one of the “100 most influential communications and marketing executives in the world for 2024.”
Provoke Media highlig... |
| 31.07.2024 | Navigating Nigeria's Economic Crossroads: The Diaspora Voting Bill and Import Trends | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. On one side, the promise of political empowerment for its diaspora. On the other, the harsh realities of economic dependency and rising import costs. The recent announcement regarding the Diaspora Voting Bill... |
| 31.07.2024 | Global leaders and stakeholders commit to bold solutions for Africa at ASIS 3.0 | The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2024, co-convened by The Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations, was held at the Eko Convention Center from July 25-26. This landmark event highlighted the importance of collaboration across se... |
| 29.07.2024 | Concerning trends in Nigeria’s recent imports | As Nigerians contend with the fallout from fuel subsidy removals, rising food prices, and a weakening naira, the conversation has expanded beyond the immediate challenges of everyday expenses like bread and transportation. In the last year,... |
| 27.07.2024 | Nigeria's Economic Landscape: A Balancing Act Between Debt and Growth | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The country grapples with a complex web of economic challenges, yet it also shows signs of resilience. Recent statements from key figures in the government and the private sector reveal a narrative of cautiou... |
| 26.07.2024 | We received only $2.7 billion loan from CBN for refinery in ten years – Aliko Dangote | The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that his company secured a total of $2.7 billion in loans from the Central Bank between 2013 to 2023 to finance the refinery.
Dangote made this disclosure in... |
| 24.07.2024 | Dangote explores cement, fertiliser investments in Gabon amid row with Nigerian authorities | Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has travelled to Gabon to honour the invitation of the country’s President to explore investment opportunities in cement and fertiliser manufacturing.
This is coming on the heels of the billionaire... |
| 21.07.2024 | Dangote says firm will drop plan to invest in Nigeria’s steel industry to avoid monopoly allegations | The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the company will abandon its plans to enter Nigeria’s steel industry to avoid being branded a monopoly.
Dangote made this disclosure in a st... |
| 20.07.2024 | NMDPRA boss, Farouk Ahmed, faces backlash from Nigerians for comments on Dangote Refinery | The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has come under fire for his controversial comments on the Dangote Refinery, with many Nigerians demanding his resignation.
A... |
| 19.07.2024 | Cement distributors project price increase in dry season despite relative stable prices | Cement distributors in Lagos have stated that prices of the commodity might rise to levels seen earlier in the year during the next dry season when demand increases.
A review of prices across major cement distribution outlets reveals that p... |
| 04.07.2024 | FG to provide N650 billion facility to support youth-owned businesses | The Federal Government has announced a N650 billion facility to provide lower-cost short-term financing to youth-owned businesses, manufacturers, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide.
This initiative is part of the ec... |
| 02.07.2024 | No economic growth will happen unless interest rate at 30% goes down – Aliko Dangote | The President of the Dangote Group Industries Ltd, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has stated that no economic growth will happen unless the bank interest rate at 30% declines.
Alhaji Dangote stated this while delivering the first keynote address duri... |
| 23.06.2024 | Dangote accuses IOCs of crude oil price manipulation, claims firms sabotaging refinery | Devakumar Edwin, the Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of actively trying to undermine the Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals.
Edwin made this d... |
| 14.06.2024 | Big 4 maintain market dominance as audit firms earn N17.34 billion fees in 2023 | Story highlights
The 50 most capitalized companies in the Nigerian equities market paid a sum of N17.24 billion as audit fees in 2023, a remarkable 46.7% increase from N11.82 billion in 2022.
The Big Four audit companies, maintained industr... |
| 21.05.2024 | Introducing TradersCARD® by TradeGrid – Revolutionizing Banking-as-a-Service and Empowering Large Ticket SMBs | In the world of high-ticket trade and commerce, there exists a unique challenge – how to finance trade for the vast number of underserved dealers in large-ticket retail SMB segments like Energy and Construction. These are sectors where inve... |
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| 05.03.2024 | East Africa Cement Industry Report 2024-2032: Focus on Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, and Rwanda | - |
| 22.01.2022 | Dangote's Wealth Surges by U.S.$1.3 Billion in Three Weeks, Nears Senegal's GDP | Mr Dangote's wealth is on course to see greater boost later in 2022 when his $19 billion petroleum refinery project is expected to be delivered.
Aliko Dangote recorded a boost of as much as $1.3 billion in his fortune in the year to January... |
| 04.05.2020 | Aliko Dangote Foundation Engages 54gene Laboratory To Conduct 1,000 COVID-19 Tests Daily In Kano | President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Aliko Dangote
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) (www.Dangote.com/foundation/), a philanthropic endeavor of Aliko Dangote, has contracted 54Gene, a molecular diagnostics company specialised in re... |
| 15.08.2017 | A Nigerian billionaire is half as rich as he was 3 years ago - but he's still the wealthiest person in Africa | REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye
He owns the largest cement producer in Africa.
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote was worth a cool $12.2 billion as of March 2017, according to Forbes.
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His fortune, which amounts to about 3% of Niger... |
| 27.11.2013 | Nigeria Becomes Africa’s Biggest Cement Maker | Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as the biggest cement manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), as a result of growing demand and favourable government regulations in Africa’s second largest economy, according to a Renaissance Capital re... |
| 20.11.2013 | Dangote Cement Records 29% Rise In Q3 Earnings | Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of Dangote Group, has seen its Q3 net income rise 29 percent following radical investment projects across Africa and deeper local market penetration.
Nigeria’s largest cement producer posted a N156.1 billion ($9... |
| 27.10.2012 | Dangote Sugar Q3 Gross Profit Jumps 50% | Dangote Sugar Refinery has reported a 50 percent increase in gross profit to 15.36 billion naira ($100 million), for the third quarter ended September 30, compared with the earning within the same period in the previous year.
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