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- 25 Sept 2019
Dangote Claims Bill Gates Opened His Eyes to Nigeria’s Healthcare Issues
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, chairman, Dangote Group, said that he had no idea the level of neglect in Nigeria’s health sector until he had a conversation with Bill Gates. Dangote said on Wednesday…
- 16 Jul 2014
How Aliko Dangote Made $1.7Bn in 3 Months
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, business magnate who owns the Dangote Group reportedly made some $1.7 billion in the first three months of this year, according to research carried out on Bloomberg…
- 3 Mar 2015
Dangote Remains Africa Richest after Losing $10Bn
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, business magnate who owns the Dangote Group is still the richest man in Africa despite losing some $10.3 Billion to Naira’s slump, coupled with falling stock prices. According…
- 7 Sept 2013
Dangote’s Fortunes Hit $21Bn
Dangote Group promoted by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Nigerian self-made business magnate is now worth $21 billion, up from $4 million a couple of years ago when it was incorporated and the…
- 18 Aug 2015
Africa's Richest Man, Dangote Addresses Global Audience at Demo Africa 2015
Africa’s richest man and chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote will address the global audience at the DEMO Africa 2015 edition at Eko Hotel & Suites on 24 and 25 September 2015, Yele…
- 4 Sept 2014
Court Freezes Dangote’s Accounts in 20 Banks
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered 20 Commercial banks in Nigeria to dishonour all withdrawal cheques from Mr. Sani Dangote, younger brother to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and his companies, Dansa…
- 28 Mar 2013
Aganga, Others to Speak @ Dubai Global Business Forum
Dr. Segun Aganga, Nigeria’s minister of Trade and Investment; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group; and Hekeem Bello-Osagie are amongst top Nigerians expected to speak at the…
- 5 Mar 2013
Dangote, Adenuga among World’s Richest Men
It is now official; Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s business mogul and Otunba Mike Adenuga, owner of Nigeria’s second national carrier are among the richest men in the world. Dangote and Adenuga are…
- 4 Mar 2014
Dangote Makes History, Becomes First African to Enter Top 25 Richest List
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Nigerian business magnate and owner of the Dangote Group can’t just stop making money. His reported wealth now is $25 billion from $16.1 billion in 2013 and enough to help him…
- 19 Mar 2012
Bharti Mittal, Dangote Co-Chair Indo-Africa Group
Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman of India’s largest telecom firm, Bharti Airtel, is to co-chair a new India-Africa Business Council along with Africa’s richest man (Forbes ranking), Alhaji Aliko Dangote…
- 22 Dec 2017
Dangote, BUA’s Fight Get Messier over Mining Right
There seems to be no end in sight in the crisis between the managements of Dangote Group and BUA Group over the mining rights in Edo State, according to New Telegraph. The management of…
- 26 May 2016
President Buhari Declares Open APRA Calabar 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed his delight at the theme for this year’s edition of the annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) conference. Themed, “Leapfrogging Africa: The Role…
- 29 Jan 2023
Danbatta Bags Vanguard's Regulator of the Year Award
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was at the weekend in Lagos, decorated with the 2022 Regulator of the Year Award at the prestigious 11th…
- 22 Apr 2018
UBA Celebrates Africa, Honors Staff at 2018 CEO Awards
It was a fun night of glamour and electrifying excitement as Pan African financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc once again gathered together a stunning audience from Across Africa…
- 30 Jan 2023
LIRS Boss, Ayodele Subair, Bags Vanguard's Public Sector Icon Award
Mr Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has been conferred with the 2022 Public Sector Icon of the year at the 11th edition of the Vanguard Personality of…
- 1 Jul 2015
Elumelu Calls for End to Energy Poverty
Mr. Tony Elumelu, African businessman and philanthropist has said that providing access to electricity for schools, hospitals, businesses and industries is the single most impactful intervention that…
- 3 Mar 2019
UBA Group Launches Full Banking Operations in the UK
UBA group the global financial city of London has hosted a high level gathering of business and public sector leaders last week as the new UBA franchise, UBA UK was formally birthed in the United…
- 24 Oct 2016
Dangote Fires 36 Expatriates, 12 Nigerians as Recession Bites Harder
Dangote Group, belonging to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reportedly sacked 48 members of staff, made up of 36 expatriate and 12 Nigerian workers. The affected staff served in Dangote…
- 31 May 2016
Nigerian, Kenyan Elected President, Secretary General of APRA
Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, a strategic communications expert and PR practitioner has been elected President of Africa Public Relations Association (APRA), the continent’s Public Relations professional…
- 19 Sept 2014
President Jonathan’s Cook, Others Bag National Honours
President Goodluck Jonathan approved yesterday a list of 305 Nigerians and non-Nigerians for the 2013/2014 National Honours Award including his cook, a taxi driver and a traffic warden. Six military…
- 28 Feb 2021
Dangote Refinery to Sell Refined Products to FG in Naira – Emefiele
Arrangement is being made to enable the Dangote Refinery to sell refined crude to Nigeria in naira when it commences production, Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has…
- 19 Nov 2021
Emefiele to Provide Economic Insight into 2022 @ the 56th Annual Bankers Dinner
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has concluded arrangement to host the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele at the 56th Annual Bankers Dinner on Friday,…
- 9 Jun 2025
Confidence in Nigerian Economy Grows as Forex Inflows Reach $5.96Bn
Foreign exchange inflows from domestic sources have reached their highest level in six years, according to a report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The increase reflects a growing confidence in…
- 27 Jan 2016
Global Business, Government Leaders to Speak at Economist’s Nigeria Summit 2016
The events’ arm of the foremost International socio economics news magazine, The Economist Events has concluded plans to hold the 11th edition of the annual Nigeria Summit. Slated for Monday, March 7…
- 12 Jun 2025
Aliko Dangote Signs out @ Dangote Sugar Refinery as Chairman
In a major leadership transition, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has announced the retirement of Aliko Dangote, its founder and chairman, from the Board, effective June 16, 2025. Aliko Dangote The…
- 13 Jan 2015
Okere Charges Entrepreneurs on 3 Powers for Success in Business
Austin Okere, founder and Chief Executive Officer, Computer Warehouse Group Plc, has charged Small and Medium business owners to ensure that their business visions are driven by the “3 Powers of…
- 22 May 2023
Dangote has Paid Back 70 Per Cent of Loans to Finance Refinery – Emefiele
Dangote Group has paid back 70 percent of the loans it took from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to construct an the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery commissioned yesterday in Lagos,…
- 28 Jan 2015
No Bank Will Die Under My Watch-Emeflele, CBN Gov
Godwin Emefiele, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that he will not leave a legacy as someone that supervised the death of any bank in the country. Emefiele said this on Tuesday while…
- 6 Mar 2016
Adeleye, Journalist Presents Book on How to Fix Nigeria
A book, ‘So Long Too Long Nigeria’ a collection of over 100 articles that addressed socio-economic issues affecting Nigeria and Africa and the way forward will be presented to the public at the…
- 13 Sept 2017
Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector Requires Disruptive Innovative Approach- PHN
Nigeria’s healthcare sector has received billions in grants; however, the inadequacy of current health programs and stagnated results necessitates bold and disruptive innovative approaches to…