Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s net worth skyrockets, exceeding $17 billion
In just 17 days of 2024, he has already regained over $2 billion.
In just 17 days of 2024, he has already regained over $2 billion.
The marketers have registered for the lifting and distribution of refined petroleum products.
The Dangote Petrochemical Complex aims to meet 100 percent of Nigeria’s demand for refined petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel.
The Dangote Fertilizer Plant, launched in March 2022, was conceived as part of an ambitious initiative to meet Nigeria’s 1.5 million-tonne annual fertilizer demand.
The latest delivery, consisting of one million Agbami barrels of crude, marks the completion of the 6-million-barrel consignment to be utilized in the start-up phase.
This delivery follows three previous shipments in December 2023.
From Peters’ ace move in Mozambique to Johann Rupert’s claim of the title of Africa’s richest man, it has been an interesting week in African wealth.
While Forbes positions Rupert as the richest man in Africa, with a net worth of $10.2 billion, Bloomberg’s estimations paint a different picture.
This is attributed to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to unify the country’s multiple exchange rates, introducing the FX-managed float system for rate unification.
A concise look at the most significant events in African wealth dynamics over the past week.
The complex will initially focus on producing diesel, aviation fuel, and gas, with petrol production planned for a later stage.
Otedola congratulated Dangote on the launch of the Dangote Oil Refinery, a $20-billion project.
This comes shortly after the mega refinery received its license to refine over 300,000 barrels of Nigerian crude daily in November.
The Dangote Oil Refinery is set to receive its first cargo of 6 million barrels from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC).
The IEA recently commended Dangote and his refinery as a transformative force poised to drive oil demand growth in the coming decade.
Dangote’s $800-million wealth surge and net worth recovery stand out as the Nigerian naira gains momentum, reclaiming ground on the official market.