19 h. ago Forbes list: Why Nigerians underestimate Dangote’s wealth – Tinubu’s aide

By John Ogunsemore Majority of Nigerians do not grasp the scale of world’s wealthiest black man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s wealth because of his family’s modest way of life, presidential aide, Gimba Kakanda has said. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Research & Analytics stated this in an X post on Tuesday. On Tuesday, […] The post Forbes list: Why Nigerians underestimate Dangote’s wealth – Tinubu’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola named in Forbes’ 2025 African billionaires list

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian business moguls Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola have secured spots in Forbes’ 2025 list of Africa’s billionaires, with Dangote taking the lead among them. Published on Saturday, the prestigious list highlights the financial success of Africa’s top billionaires, with the continent’s 22 wealthiest individuals collectively amassing a […] The post Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola named in Forbes’ 2025 African billionaires list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Depots up price to N875/litre after Dangote halts local currency petrol sale

The Nigerian downstream sector has recorded yet another quick shift following Dangote Refinery’s latest decision to temporarily halt the supply read more Depots up price to N875/litre after Dangote halts local currency petrol sale

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2 w. ago Lagos community, building agency disagree over demolished ancestral homes

Residents of the Ilaje Otumara Community, which is part of the Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State, have accused the Lagos State Building Control Agency of demolishing their ancestral homes without notice. The agency, however, dismissed the allegation as “unfair.” Speaking on behalf of the residents on Wednesday, the President-General of Egbe Omo Ilaje Read More

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2 w. ago ‘Keep your dollar close to your chest’: Nigerians react to Dangote Refinery stopping petrol sales in Naira

Tribune Online ‘Keep your dollar close to your chest’: Nigerians react to Dangote Refinery stopping petrol sales in Naira In a recent development, Dangote Refinery has announced a temporary halt in the sale of petroleum products in Naira, citing the need to align its sales proceeds with its crude oil purchase obligations, which are denominated in US dollars.  Tribune Online reports that In a statement, the refinery clarified that its Naira-based sales had exceeded […] ‘Keep your dollar close to your chest’: Nigerians react to Dangote Refinery stopping petrol sales in Naira Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Former Ogun governor, Amosun faults Dangote’s allegation of factory demolition against his administration

…challenges him to show approvals for alleged demolished structures Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The immediate past governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has faulted the claims by the President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement factory located in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state, was demolished twice by his administration. Dangote […] The post Former Ogun governor, Amosun faults Dangote’s allegation of factory demolition against his administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures

Tribune Online (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures THE former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed as deliberate mischief the claim by the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement factory was demolished twice during his (Amosun) administration. Dangote had, while revealing plans to reconstruct Itori Cement Plant and also return to Olokola Free Trade Zone (FTZ) to […] (UPDATED) Amosun to Dangote: Show Nigerians construction approvals for alleged demolished structures Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Over 800 Ebonyi Indigenes Displaced In Lagos Village Evacuated

No fewer than 800 Ebonyi indigenes in Ilaje, Lagos State, who were displaced by the demolition exercise have been evacuated by the Ebonyi State government. Lagos State government allegedly demolished structures considered illegal in Ilaje where many people from different states of the federation including Ebonyi State are residing, leaving them stranded. Governor Francis Nwifuru […]

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2 w. ago ‘Show Construction Approvals For Your Demolished Structures’, Amosun Replies Dangote

Former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed as ‘deliberate mischief’, claims by the chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that his cement plant in Ogun State was demolished twice during the Amosun administration. In a statement titled “Re-Government Demolished My Cement Factory Twice”, signed by Lanre Akinwale, for Senator Ibikunle Amosun […]

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2 w. ago Demolition: FCT Minister Berates FCDA Boss Over Alleged Fraud Against Gishiri Residents

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed disapproval towards the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Richard Yunana Dauda, for allegedly attempting to defraud persons whose homes were demolished in Gishiri village of Abuja. Approximately 455 individuals, both local residents and others from outside the community, saw […]

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2 w. ago Ebonyi evacuates 800 indigenes displaced by Lagos demolition

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki No fewer than 800 Ebonyi indigenes in Ilaje, Lagos Island, Lagos State, who were displaced have been evacuated by the Ebonyi State Government. The Lagos State Government allegedly demolished structures considered illegal in Ilaje, where many people from different states of the federation, including Ebonyi State, reside, leaving them stranded. Governor […] The post Ebonyi evacuates 800 indigenes displaced by Lagos demolition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Members incurring losses,’ IPMAN laments Dangote, NNPCL fuel price war

The Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria has said that the price war between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Petroleum is affecting its members. The Chairman, IPMAN, Enugu Depot Community in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states, Mr Chinedu Anyaso, stated this during an interview with journalists in Awka, Anambra State, on Read More

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2 w. ago Construction without permits: Lagos govt seals building in Ikoyi, Lekki environs

Tribune Online Construction without permits: Lagos govt seals building in Ikoyi, Lekki environs He expressed strong displeasure over the rampant disregard for laws governing physical planning and urban development, citing instances of building without government approved plans and renovation without permits. Construction without permits: Lagos govt seals building in Ikoyi, Lekki environs Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Dangote Foundation To Spend N16bn On Bags Of Rice For 1m Nigerians

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) launched the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project, valued at N16 billion, on Thursday. Speaking at the ceremony in Kano, the chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, said the distribution of one million […]

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2 w. ago Aliko Dangote Foundation targets one million Nigerians with one million bags of rice worth N16bn

Over one million Nigerians nationwide will receive a 10kg bag of rice each as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) Thursday launched the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued at N16 billion. Speaking at the ceremony in Kano, chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr. Aliko Dangote said the distribution of one million bags of […] The post Aliko Dangote Foundation targets one million Nigerians with one million bags of rice worth N16bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dangote foundation unveils N16bn food aid for 1 million Nigerians

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has unveiled the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued N16bn to benefit one million Nigerians nationwide. The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, made the disclosure during the inaugural ceremony on Thursday in Kano. Represented by his daughter, Marya Aliko-Dangote, he said the annual initiative, which embodies Read More

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3 w. ago Northern Nigeria enjoying 52% of ongoing road construction – Umahi

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that 52 per cent of the ongoing road construction projects initiated by the current administration are concentrated in Northern Nigeria. He commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the necessary funding and providing leadership for the construction of the 1,068km Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway. He made this statement during Read More

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3 w. ago 52% of ongoing road construction in northern Nigeria – Umahi

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that 52 per cent of the ongoing road construction projects initiated by the current administration are concentrated in northern Nigeria. Umahi also commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the necessary funding, as well as providing leadership for the construction of the 1068-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway. He made Read More

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3 w. ago Marketers Expect Drop In Transport Fare After Petrol Price Slash

The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), is expecting to see reciprocity in transportation fare slash by commercial vehicles operators after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company limited (NNPC) and Dangote refinery reviewed downward ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as petrol. The marketing association commended NNPC Retail Ltd for slashing the […]

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4 w. ago Nigerians to benefit from Dangote, NNPCL petrol price war — Rewane

Nigerians will benefit more from the seeming petrol price war between Dangote refinery and Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, according read more Nigerians to benefit from Dangote, NNPCL petrol price war — Rewane

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