Tag: Dangote

Dangote vs Farouk: CSO storm ICPC, EFCC Abuja offices, demand swift action

A civil society organization (CSO) has staged a protest at the offices of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. The group demanded immediate action regarding allegations involving Dangote and Farouk. The demonstrators carried placards and chanted slogans calling for transparency, accountability, and justice. They urged […]

Fuel price cut: ‘We will meet in market’ – Dangote reveals move to frustrate importers

Aliko Dangote, Nigeria’s business magnate, has revealed plans to counter fuel importers following the recent reduction in fuel prices. He emphasized that local production and competition would be key strategies to frustrate importers’ dominance in the market. Dangote stated that he is ready to meet competitors directly in the marketplace, ensuring that local refiners can […]

Dangote slams NMDPRA chief over alleged $5m school fees for four kids

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has publicly criticised the head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over allegations involving extremely high school fees paid abroad. Dangote questioned how a public official could reportedly afford such an amount on education. According to Dangote, the claim that about $5 million was spent on […]

Invest at Home – Dangote Urges Entrepreneurs, Says Nigeria Is Like a ‘Scratch Card’

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerian entrepreneurs to focus their investments at home instead of rushing abroad. Speaking at a business event, he described Nigeria as a “scratch card,” meaning the country’s real value only appears when people put in effort to unlock opportunities. He explained that many nations that Nigerians run […]

Dangote Reduces Cooking Gas Price To ₦760/kg

In a move that promises relief to millions of Nigerian households, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again reduced the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas. The refinery announced a new ex-depot price of ₦760 per kilogram, down from ₦810 just last week. This marks the second major price reduction […]

Dangote Offered To Pay Sacked Workers Five Years Salaries Without Work – Sources

Fresh reports have revealed that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, offered to pay some of his sacked workers five years’ worth of salaries without them doing any work. According to sources, the unusual gesture came as part of efforts to soften the impact of the mass layoffs in some of his companies. The move surprised […]

Dangote-backed New Trucking Company Writes NUPENG, Says Drivers Reject NUPENG

A newly established trucking company supported by Dangote has formally written to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), stating that its drivers have rejected membership in the union. The letter emphasized that the drivers prefer to work independently without union affiliation. The company explained that the decision was driven by the […]

Our Drivers Earn More Than Graduates, Four Times Minimum Wage’ – Dangote

Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has revealed that truck drivers working for his company earn more than many Nigerian graduates. Speaking on Arise Television on Tuesday, Dangote said his drivers are paid nearly four times the national minimum wage. He explained that their pay and benefits are far better than what many graduates […]