The Federal Government has halted the issuance of import licenses for gasoline, a major win for billionaire Aliko Dangote, who controls Africa’s largest refinery and has long called for the move. This decision is coming on the heels of data supplied by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) which stated that Dangote…
The Chairman, Cavista Holdings and Corporate Council on Africa, Niyi John Olajide, has called on African leaders to close ranks and create enabling business environments that facilitate cross-border investment and economic integration across the continent. Olajide emphasized that Africa’s economic future depends on nations moving beyond rhetoric to establish practical frameworks for regional cooperation and…
The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) stepped into the crisis between Dangote Refinery Group founder, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The joint committee has invited both parties to present the grievances before the joint committee for immediate resolution and appealed to…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a $1.35 billion financing facility in favour of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL). The facility is part of a larger approximately $4 billion syndicated financing arrangement for DIL, Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate. Afreximbank acted as the Mandated Lead Arranger, for the syndication. This financing, described as one of the largest…
The Management of Dangote Cement said it will inaugurate the 3Mta grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter (Q3) of this year, which is expected to strengthen the company’s position in Africa and contribute significantly to its exports. Chief Executive of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, in a note to the Nigerian Stock Exchange…
By Aliyu Gaya One exceptionally commendable fact about the Bola Tinubu presidency is that it is not lacking in ambition and audacity. Courage defines the leader and Tinubu has it in good measure. Think about this: Tinubu wants to grow Nigeria’s net worth to a $1 trillion economy by 2030. While this shows ambition, it…
For the first time since its inception, Dangote Cement Group’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached an all-time milestone of N1,382.0 billion, crossing the N1 trillion mark, an increase of 56 per cent. In the same vein, Earnings per share also increased by 12.3 per cent to N29.74 as against 2023’s record…
The Chairman Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognises the 100 most influential leaders shaping the future of philanthropy across the world. Dangote is the only Nigerian on this distinguished list. The list, published by TIME Magazine yesterday, featured Aliko Dangote,…
The Federal Government said it plans to construct an 80-metre span bridge in front of the Dangote Refinery as part of Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This development aims to ensure seamless movement of trucks accessing the refinery without obstruction. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this during the Lagos-Calabar Coastal…
