Aliko Dangote
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Dangote Oil and Petroleum Refinery has once again slashed the prices of diesel and aviation fuel. Dangote on Tuesday announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation fuel to N940 and N980 per litre respectively. This latest round of reductions is coming about two weeks after the company slashed the price…
17 Apr
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Dangote Oil and Gas Limited for reducing the price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) known as diesel. Dangote recently reduced the price of diesel from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product. The Group also provided a discount of N30 per litre…
13 Apr
In a philanthropic endeavour of monumental scale, the Aliko Dangote Foundation has undertaken the distribution of one million bags of rice to vulnerable households across Nigeria.
11 Apr
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and elder statesman, Ayo Adebanjo, on their birthdays. The greetings to the duo, who were both born on April 10, were conveyed in a separate ...
11 Apr
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has rejoiced with Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on his 67th anniversary. He also extended his condolences to the Gidado family and members of the Hausa film industry..
8 Apr
Business mogul, Tony Elumelu, said that he is evaluating the viability of buying or acquiring one of the clubs in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL). Elumelu made this disclosure on Monday in a post on his X handle, revealing that the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh has also approached him…
2 Apr
Dangote oil refinery on Tuesday began supplying the Nigerian domestic market with petroleum products like diesel and aviation jet fuel. A group executive at Dangote, Devakumar Edwin confirmed this to Reuters. The management earlier fixed January 2024 for the refinery to commence domestic supply of petrol products. “We have substantial quantities. Products are being evacuated…
30 Mar
To help cushion the effect of the harsh economy and galloping food inflation, 80,000 vulnerable Lagos residents will get 10kg bag of rice each from Aliko Dangote Foundation.
9 Mar
For many who watched the night of tributes for the late Herbert Wigwe held at the Eko Hotels and Towers during the week, it was a night full of emotions. But one that truly stands out among the expression of emotions was by Aliko Dangote...
5 Mar
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled what he called an 11-point industrialisation blueprint for Nigeria.
26 Feb
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government cannot be blamed for not trying to find solutions to the economic crisis in the country. Tinubu began consultations on the troubled economy by setting up a Tripartite Economic Advisory Committee at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday. Among the top stakeholders present at the meeting…
6 Feb
Kano State government, yesterday, appealed to Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and President of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, to ease the suffering of the less-privileges in the state.
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…
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Davido has reacted to accusations by song producer Napji that he failed to pay his royalties for the production of his songs. Napji alleged he is the brain behind three of Davido’s hit songs. In an “X” post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album' A better time’,…
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The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused the former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello, of withdrawing $720,000 from state's account to pay for his child’s school fees in advance. Olukoyede disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, April 23. "A certain governor, because he knows he is…
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Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal. The actor filed the appeal at the Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. Baba Ijesha, represented by his counsel Kayode Olabiran, argued that…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen over 300 accounts over suspicious forex flows. The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who stated this on Tuesday said the agency discovered a new financial scheme that poses a significant threat to the stability of the foreign exchange market. According to Olukoyede, the scheme, known as the…
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Due to popular demand, Founders Connect Live returns for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2024. In partnership with Africhange, this highly anticipated event promises to be a convergence of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, creators, and tech talents who will come together for an exciting day of invaluable networking, thought-provoking conversations, and innovative…
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Music Producer Kehinde Emmanuel, popularly known as Napji has accused Davido of not paying him his full royalties. Napji alleged he is the is the brain behind three of Davido's hit songs. In an "X" post, he disclosed that he produced the songs ‘Jowo’, ’Fem’ and Sunlight In the album A better time', but has…
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The coalition of opposition lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly known as the G60 has faulted the amendment and passage of the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill by the State House of Assembly. The Rivers State House of Assembly had on Monday passed the amended Bill into law overriding the assent of Governor Siminalayi…
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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed to resign his position if former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted. Olukoyede said this in a chat with journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC is seeking to arraign Bello…