Now That Dangote Refinery is Live
By Simon Kolawole May I congratulate Alhaji Aliko Dangote for finally giving birth to a “bouncing” refinery after being in the labour room for a decade. It is heartwarming to learn that father and baby…
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Dangote Came To Lagos With Nothing 45 Years Ago, Says Sanwo-Olu
By Damilola Olufemi The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lauded the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote for the establishment of his refinery in Nigeria, particularly Lagos. He gave the commendation…
Dangote, BUA President, Others Get Niger’s Highest Awards
By Stephen Angbulu Six Nigerians, on Wednesday, received Niger Republic’s highest civilian awards, Order of Merit of Niger and Great Master of National Awards, for their roles in promoting better relations between the two countries….
Why Hausas Must Recreate Their Kingdoms
If Nigeria disintegrates today, the biggest losers will be Fulanis, and the biggest gainers will be Hausas. But Africa’s richest man, the Hausa billionaire Aliko Dangote might not see it in this light. His focus…
How Port Harcourt Refinery Moved From Being Sold For $561m In 2007 To Being Refurbished With $1.5bn
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Port Harcourt refinery was sold by the Bureau of Public Enterprises to the Aliko Dangote-led Bluestar Consortium for $561m in May 2007 during the tenure of President Olusegun Obasanjo. But the consortium…
Dangote: Scammer Or Bargainer?
When I first wrote this headline, I was not comfortable with it. I felt I was blowing this matter out of context and proportion. I also felt the use of the word scammer was harshly…