Africa's Wealthiest Man Ends The Year U.S.$4.3 Billion Richer
The Nigerian business mogul Aliko Dangote became U.S.$4.3 billion richer in 2019 as his fortune continued to grow on the back of investments in cement, flour and sugar. The Dangote brand has extended its reach beyond the West African sub-region to other parts of the continent and beyond.
Aliko Dangote (file photo).
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Nigeria:
Dangote Becomes 96th Richest Person in the World
Daily Trust, 2 January 2020
The President/Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has become the 96th richest person in the world while retaining his status as Africa's wealthiest man. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dangote Ends 2019 U.S.$4.3 Billion Richer
Premium Times, 1 January 2020
Nigerian industrialist, Aliko Dangote, became $4.3 billion richer in 2019. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dangote Refinery - Nigeria to Boost Economy, Conserve Close to $1bn Yearly
Vanguard, 31 December 2019
The Dangote Refinery has concluded plans to inaugurate its $2.5 billion fertiliser plant, targeted at boosting agriculture and conserving scarce foreign exchange, amounting to… Read more »
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