Dangote, Air Peace and the Patriotism of Capital, By Chidi Amuta

Money is perhaps a homeless vagrant. It has no nationality or permanent homestead in real terms. It goes and stays only where its masters are wise, prudent and far sighted. But in a world dominated by nations and their interests, real money is first a national asset and tool of governance and sovereign assertion. When […]

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Dangote reclaims Africa’s top position on Forbes billionaire list

Nigerian business magnate, Aliko Dangote has reclaimed his position as the richest person in Africa, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires report. Last week, South African business tycoon, Johann Ruper, took over the position from Dangote. According to the ranking as of January 8, Dangote’s net worth improved by $10 million to $10.1 billion while Rupert’s […]

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Buhari commissions Dangote Refinery in Lagos

Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, has commissioned Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, which is expected to enable Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in refined products and even have surplus for export. Speaking at the occasion attended by Heads of State from Ghana, Togo, Niger, Senegal and a representative of the President of Chad on Monday, Buhari […]

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Nigerian lawyer appeals to Bank CEOs, Dangote, Otedola, others to pay off ASUU

Nigerian lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has appealed to chief executive officers (CEOs) of banks and Nigerian billionaire businessmen including Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Abdul Samad Rabiu, and Mike Adenuga to pay off the N1.1 trillion being demanded by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Olajengbesi said the Federal Government of Nigeria has displayed irresponsibility and […]

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Femi Otedola’s mum celebrates 90th birthday, Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Dangote, Fayemi, Obaseki, Sanwo-Olu, Emefiele, Saraki, others attend (Photos)

On Sunday, April 3, the creme de la creme of the Nigerian society gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Lady Doja Otedola, mother of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola. The celebration had in attendance former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo; Nigerian Vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, Governor Godwin Obaseki of […]

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Dangote, Fayemi settle rift between Ganduje and Emir Sanusi

The crisis between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi ll has finally been resolved following a reconciliatory meeting between the two in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Mr Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Ganduje and made available to the News Agency of […]

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10 richest Africans for 2019, Adenuga closes gap with Dangote (Top 10 list)

Aliko Dangote has continued to maintain the lead for the eighth straight year in a row. He has been Named Africa’s richest person again. His net worth is estimated at $10.3 billion, nearly $2 billion less than a year ago. The drop in his net worth is primarily due to a roughly 20% drop in […]

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Shagari, Dangote, Otedola And Too Many Matters, By Dele Momodu

Fellow Nigerians, this is one of those weeks when what you never planned decides to jam what you already planned. I had planned to write on my encounter with one of the youngest Presidential aspirants, Fela Durotoye, who visited me at home recently with his very creative wife, Tara. We spent some quality time together […]

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