One exceptionally commendable fact about the Bola Tinubu presidency is that it is not lacking in ambition and audacity. Courage defines the leader and Tinubu has it in good measure. Think about this: Tinubu wants to grow Nigeria networth to a $1 trillion economy by 2030. While this shows...
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By OLa MODUPE, Abeokuta – The remains of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebu, have been laid to rest at his private residence, Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode. Oba Adetona passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional leadership and philanthropy....
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, in a rare newspaper advertisement, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformative leadership. Dangote commended Tinubu for addressing ocean surges and flooding in Victoria Island, as well as for building a new Atlantic city and expanding the country’s infrastructure by simultaneously embarking on the...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Farmers Empowerment Programme in Benue State, aimed at enabling 50 farmers to produce subsistence and cash crops in commercial quantities. The programme is part of the company’s efforts to encourage food security and sufficiency in the country. The...
Nigerian stock market recorded a significant gain of N1.185 trillion, driven by strong buying interest in medium and large-capitalized stocks, including Dangote Sugar and Oando. This substantial growth has boosted the market’s overall performance, showcasing the resilience and potential of the Nigerian economy. The market capitalization surged by 1.57%...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Governors Forum, Mai Mala Buni, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the reconstruction of key roads in the Lake Chad Basin. The roads, including Dikwa-Ngala and Bama-Banki, will be reconstructed under the Dangote...
Grammy-winning music superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy and Aliko Dangote, president, Dangote Group, have been listed among the 2025 ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they were named in the ‘Peace building row call’ at the ‘Unveiling...
Nasarawa States Governor, Abdullahi Sule has urged Dangote Industries Limited to consider investing in more sectors of the state economy. Sule, in a statement on Sunday, said the state was home to solid mineral resources and the strategic partnership between both parties would speed up Nigeria’s industrialisation process. The...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals have pledged to deepen collaboration on Nigeria’s energy security. The aim according to them is to also advance shared prosperity for Nigerians. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the President/Chief Executive of...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba San, has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Aliko Dangote Foundation for the distribution of 35,000 bags of 10 kilograms of rice to the 23 local government areas of the state. Governor Sani gave the commendation on Thursday in kaduna,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State Government has received a donation of 20,000 bags of 10kg rice from Aliko Dangote, Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents across the state. The donation was formally presented by the Dangote Area Manager, Bashir Adamu,...
Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil has announced plans to confer honourary Doctorate Degrees on some notable Nigerians in recognition of their selfless services to the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the recipients include: Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Chief Author Eze, Dr Adeniyi...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has entered into partnership with Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, to drive fresh investment options in the State. With 68,000 hectares, the Dangote’s Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL) in Tunga, is considered Nigeria’s biggest Backward Integration...
Dangote Industries Ltd. says it would ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in cement, agriculture, mining and petroleum production. The Regional Sales Director, Southeast, Dangote Cement, Dr Abayomi Shittu stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Sunday at the ongoing 36th Enugu...
Petrol prices in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, have surged by ₦70 per liter, rising from ₦860 to ₦930, adding to the financial burden of consumers. The fuel price hike has also taken hold in other regions, including Abuja and major northern cities, where petrol is now being sold at...
No fewer than 40,000 bags of rice are to be distributed to residents of Borno through the food intervention programme of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF). Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum made this known in Maiduguri at the flag-off of the distribution exercise of the 10kg bags of rice. The...
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has inaugurated the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued N16bn to benefit one million Nigerians nationwide. The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, made the disclosure during the inaugural ceremony on Thursday in Kano. Represented by his daughter, Marya Aliko-Dangote,...
Bearish sentiments persisted on the stock market on Tuesday, making investors incurred a loss of N1.1 trillion. Selloffs in MTN Nigeria, Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), Dangote Sugar and United Capital, among others declined equities further drove the market to a negative terrain. Specifically, the market...
Corporate blackmail is fast becoming the fancy of some netizens, corporate bodies, individuals, especially fly-by-night persons who target the rich and their businesses for diverse reasons. It’s not restricted to Nigeria, though. The likes of Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Leo Stan Ekeh, Segun Agbaje, Tony Elumelu, and corporates like...
The Nigerian stock market, on Monday, opened the week positive with a gain of N987 billion or 0.99 per cent. Investors’ interest in MTN Nigeria, BUA Foods, FBN Holdings, among other advanced equities, were the primary drivers of the overall market’s upward performance. Notably, the market capitalisation added N987...