Mega-refinery of world’s richest Black billionaire welcomes fourth crude shipment
This delivery follows three previous shipments in December 2023.
Aliko Dangote
This Week In Review: A Snapshot of African Wealth Dynamics — Peters Expands Global Footprint, Mauritius Sees Passing of Legend (Dec. 25 to 29)
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.
Johann Rupert reemerges as Africa’s richest man in latest Forbes ranking
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.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote faces $3.6-billion loss amid naira devaluation
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.
This Week In Review: A Snapshot of African Wealth Dynamics — Fortune of Swazi Legend Natie Kirsh On The Rise (Dec. 11 to 15)
A concise look at the most significant events in African wealth dynamics over the past week.
Refinery owned by Africa’s richest man to generate $27-billion annual revenue
The complex will initially focus on producing diesel, aviation fuel, and gas, with petrol production planned for a later stage.
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola congratulates Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on refinery launch
Otedola congratulated Dangote on the launch of the Dangote Oil Refinery, a $20-billion project.
Aliko Dangote’s refinery set to commence operation as first crude stock arrives
This comes shortly after the mega refinery received its license to refine over 300,000 barrels of Nigerian crude daily in November.
Aliko Dangote expects $20-billion refinery to reach 650,000 bpd capacity by 2024
The Dangote Oil Refinery is set to receive its first cargo of 6 million barrels from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC).
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote’s refinery to commence production in December
The IEA recently commended Dangote and his refinery as a transformative force poised to drive oil demand growth in the coming decade.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote makes $800 million in 10 days
Dangote’s $800-million wealth surge and net worth recovery stand out as the Nigerian naira gains momentum, reclaiming ground on the official market.
Dangote’s refinery secures license to process 300,000 barrels of Nigerian crude daily
At a Saudi-Nigeria business roundtable in Riyadh, Dangote emphasized the refinery’s commitment to initiating operations with Nigerian crude.
Abdul Samad Rabiu overtakes Dangote as richest investor in Nigeria’s stock market
Rabiu’s portfolio includes a 99.8-percent stake in BUA Foods, the crown jewel of his holdings, valued at N3.64 trillion ($4.54 billion).
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote puts $45.5-million private jet up for sale
Dangote initially acquired the ultra-long-range jet for $45.5 million 13 years ago to commemorate his 53rd birthday.
25 richest people on the Nigerian Exchange
Leading the ranks on the Nigerian Exchange are iconic figures like Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Abdul Samad Rabiu.
Nigerian elders urge restraint in Dangote-Rabiu business conflict for stability
Dangote and Rabiu are leaders of Africa’s industrial and manufacturing revolution through their conglomerates Dangote Group and BUA Group.