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- 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…
- 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…
- 5 Nov 2023
Dangote, BUA, Billionaires Fight in Public over Allegations Financial Impropriety
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man has Abdul Samad Rabiu, another billionaire of attempting to instigate a probe into alleged money laundering at companies run by Dangote. Abdul Samad Rabiu, BUA…
- 25 Jan 2022
Dangote Retains Africa’s Richest Man Status on Forbes
Aliko Dangote, billionaire businessman has retained his status as the richest man in Africa, according to Forbes. Aliko Dangote Forbes, an American business magazine, is renowned for tracking the…
- 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…
- 26 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…
- 22 Sept 2017
UNGA: Dangote Targets 1m Nigerian Women Via Biometric Data, Mobile Banking
Michael Bloomberg has inaugurated its first Global Business Forum with an astounding line up of global innovators, including Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, Nigerian industrialist. Meanwhile,…
- 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…
- 2 Feb 2016
Elumelu Urges US Congress to Pass the Electrify Africa Act
Tony Elumelu, chairman, Heirs Holdings and Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation has called on the United States Congress to pass the ‘Electrify Africa Act’ stating that the passage in to law would make a…
- 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,…
- 26 Nov 2015
Airtel Voted Best Company in CSR Health Intervention at SERAs 2015
Airtel Nigeria, has emerged the ‘Best Company in CSR Health Intervention’ at the 2015 Nigeria CSR Award, otherwise known as the Social Enterprise Report Awards (SERAs). Themed ‘Building Partnership…
- 23 Jun 2015
OBJ, 5 Heads of State for African Investment Summit
Five heads of state have already confirmed their participation in the 2015 Global African Investment Summit. The presidents of Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Rwanda and Uganda and several dignitaries of…
- 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…
- 18 Sept 2013
Chevron, Shell Flee OKFTZ Because of Dangote’s Investment in the Area
Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Ogun State Governor, has said that Chevron and Shell, pulled out of the Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) Project within the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) due to…
- 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…
- 20 Feb 2019
TenticP Communications Announces Nigeria Corporate Services Conference 2019
TenticP Communications, a 21st-century innovative and multi-sectoral media company, has announced plans to hold the maiden edition of the Nigeria Corporate Services Conference (NCSC) on Thursday,…
- 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…
- 20 Apr 2020
CACOVID Orders for 400,000 COVID-19 Tests to Increase Nigeria’s Testing Capacity
The Private sector-led Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has ordered for 250,000 supplies for tests and another 150,000 extraction kits to fast-track molecular testing for the deadly coronavirus,…
- 1 Jan 2025
Corporate Blackmailers as Tinubu’s Enemies
By Aliyu Gaya Corporate blackmail is fast becoming the fancy of some netizens, corporate bodies, individuals, especially fly-by-night persons who target the rich and their businesses for diverse…
- 25 Oct 2021
Fidelity Bank Reiterates Commitment to Corporate Governance, Stable Leadership
Fidelity Bank Plc has restated its commitment to stable leadership and strong corporate governance to ensure customers’ and investors’ satisfaction. L-R: Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka…
- 23 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…
- 4 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…
- 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…
- 31 Jan 2024
Femi Otedola Becomes chairman of First Bank Holdings
Billionaire businessman Mr Femi Otedola, has emerged as the chairperson of the board of FBN Holdings Plc, whose flagship company is First Bank. He was appointed to the role during a meeting of the…
- News8 Sept 2026
Dangote Refinery Announces N525 per Share in N2.15 Trillion IPO
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE on Monday unveiled a N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offer (IPO), offering Nigerians and other Africans an opportunity to acquire shares in the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery.
- 23 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…
- 27 Jul 2017
Wari's CEO Joins Dangote, Ovia on US-Africa Business Center Board
Wari, a digital solutions group, has joined the US‑Africa Business Center (USABC) initiated by the US Chamber Of Commerce. Kabirou Mbodje, Wari's CEO and founder, will also sit on the Center's Board…
- 14 Apr 2014
FirstBank, Oyo Partner to Boost State’s Economy
First Bank of Nigeria is partnering Oyo State government for the planned economic summit, as part of its strategic initiatives to drive financial empowerment and contribute to the nation’s economic…