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Economic diversification: we must act now, says Dangote

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

Abuja –  Aliko Dangote, the Chairman Dangote Group on Wednesday said government and other major stakeholders must be more proactive to ensure that diversifying the nation’s economy becomes a reality. Dangote made the call at a consultative roundtable meeting organised by the Central Bank

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Dangote must pay £2bn for Arsenal takeover

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2020 0

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has been told how much it will cost to buy Arsenal. The Nigerian billionaire has previously stated his desire to buy the North London club. Dangote says he is focusing on other interests at the moment but is targeting next year as a possible date to launch his bid for the […]

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Coronavirus: Dangote pledges N200m to contain spread in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2020 0

Lagos – Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has pledged N200 million to support Federal Government’s effort at containing the spread of Covid-19 (CoronaVirus) in the country. Ms Zouera Youssoufou, Chief Executive Officer, Aliko Dangote Foundation, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, said the donation was part of the Foundation’s cardinal objective. Youssoufou said that

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Bill Gates,Dangote commend Ganduje on quality healthcare delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Dangote, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations have commended Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje for ensuring quality healthcare service delivery in Kano State.  The Foundations made the commendation during the 2019 End of Year Health System Strengthening Programme Review Meeting, held through video conference via Skype, at Africa House, Government House, Kano.‎ Ameen Yassar, Director

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Dangote invests N63bn in S’East economy in 5 years

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Dangote Group has in the last five years invested over N63 billion in the South East with the purchase of over 3,500 units of locally assembled Shacman trucks at the production plant of Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO), Enugu. The order was delivered over a period of five years after Dangote Group signed an agreement […]

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Reps commend Dangote Refinery over 90% local content compliance

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2020 0

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Local Content have commended Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals for its strategic implementation of the Nigerian Content Act in the construction of the refinery and fertiliser projects.Vice-Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Local Content, Dr Ibrahim Hamza, who on Thursday, led other members on

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Dangote honors 160 staff

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

Dangote Industries Limited recently presented 160 employees with long service award in recognition of their commitment, loyalty, exceptional service and invaluable contribution to the growth of Africa’s most admired brand over a period of 10 to 30 years and above. Post-humous awards were also given to ex-employees who lost their lives during their time of […]

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Shell, Chevron, Dangote, NNPC lead Jobberman’s 2019 best 100 coys to work for in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2019 0

Leading talent recruitment agency, Jobberman has unveiled the 5th edition of the annual best 100 Companies to work for in Nigeria at a well-attended event in Lagos. The report provides comprehensive market insights, which can be used to inspire change towards a better workplace for both employers and employees.   Mechanics arraigned over alleged theft […]

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Dangote Industries appoints Halima Aliko Dangote as GED Commercial Operations

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2019 0

LAGOS – Halima Aliko Dangote has been appointed as the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), one of Africa’s largest and most diversified business conglomerates. According to a release by the company, Halima Aliko Dangote is returning to the Group after serving on secondment in several capacities across two of its

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Dangote Group, Togo partner to transform phosphate into fertiliser

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2019 0

LOME – Dangote Industries Limited (Dangote.com) and the Government of Togo (GoT) have concluded an agreement to develop and transform Togolese phosphate into phosphate fertilizers for the West African sub-region; in a bid to improve consumption of the product in Africa. With over two billion tonnes of phosphate reserves, Togo is one of the leading […]

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2019 Alaghodaro: Shell, Dangote, Nosark Group, KPMG, lead others to summit’s third edition

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2019 0

As preparations intensify for the third edition of the Alaghodaro Summit, leading firms in Nigeria including Shell Nigeria, the Dangote Group, Nosark Group and KPMG, among others, will lead local and international businesses to this year’s summit. The 2019 Alaghodaro Summit is organised to mark Governor Godwin Obaseki’s third year anniversary and would host the

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Nigeria can survive without importing tomato paste, says Dangote MD

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2019 0

Kano – Alhaji Abdulkadi Kaita, the Managing Director, Dangote Tomato Processing Company,  Kano says Nigeria can survive without importing tomato pastes from other countries. Kaita made this known when the executive council members of the Kano Concern Citizens’ Initiative (KCCI) paid a visit to the production site of the company at Kadawa in Garun-Malam Local […]

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NNPC to increase crude oil reserves to 40bn barrels in 6 years

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2019 0

Michael Ajayi The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that it would increase Nigeria’s crude oil reserves to 40 billion barrels by the year 2025. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mele Kolo Kyari, disclosed this at the opening of 2019 annual conference and exhibition organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in […]

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NSE: MTN tops gainers chart amid N275bn infraction payment to FG

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2019

…As market capitalization hits N13.30trn Motolani Oseni There was a positive trend at the end of trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday, with MTN Nigeria Communications leading the gainers’ chart closing at N131.70 per share, amid payment of N275 billion SIM infractions to the federal government. Also, the market capitalisation which […]

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Dangote Salt rewards drivers for accident-free, target delivery in 2018

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2019

Joy Obakeye The management of NASCON Allied Industries Plc has said it would continue to accord its staff due to recognition just as it rewarded its truck drivers for meeting product delivery target and driving accident-free in 2018. Executive Director, Commercial, Hajiya Fatima Aliko Dangote, who presented various gifts to the drivers, said the drivers […]

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Block moulders pass vote of confidence on Dangote BlocMaster

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2018 0

Block Moulders Association of Nigeria last weekend in Abuja passed a vote of confidence on Dangote new cement product, BlocMaster, describing it as the best, in terms of quality to have come from the company since inception. Chairman of the Block moulders in Suleja Niger State, Chief Patrick Markuche, said the new innovative cement from […]

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Economic Summit: FG commends Dangote’s complementary economic revival efforts

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2018 0

…Grand corruption, Nigeria’s biggest obstacle to growth – Osinbajo The Federal Government has lauded the complementary roles being played by the largest indigenous conglomerate, the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), in the transformation of Nigeria’s economy, saying the company deserved to be encouraged. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, who gave the

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Dangote Cement gets new SON’s quality certification

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2018 0

The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has certified Dangote Cement as having passed the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP), a development the agency said has stood out the company among its competitors in the industry. The Director-General of the SON, Mr Osita Anthony Aboloma, who made this known also said that a new revised standard […]

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Apapa-Wharf Road reconstruction project 75% completed – officials

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2018 0

The Apapa Wharf Road reconstruction project has achieved 75 per cent completion, officials of AG Dangote Construction Company Ltd., handling the project have said. The Project Director, Mr Bosun Kalejaiye and the Project Manager, Mr Tunde Jimoh, made this known on Sunday in Lagos during an inspection of the road. Kalejiaye told journalists that the […]

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Dangote, Peugeot-Citroen partnership excites MAN

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2018 0

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has applauded the partnership between Dangote, Peugeot-Citroen and five State Governments in automobile manufacturing. The Director-General of MAN, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadri, said in an interview with journalists on Monday in Lagos that the partnership would revive the automobile industry in Nigeria. “If we are able to have more of