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December 25, 2024

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Christmas Celebrations in Nigeria Dampen Amidst Soaring Prices and Traders’ Complaints of Poor Sales

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Christmas Celebrations in Nigeria Dampen Amidst Soaring Prices and Traders’ Complaints of Poor Sales The festive season in Nigeria has been notably subdued, with many citizens opting for low-key Christmas celebrations due to escalating prices... Read More

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Aliko Dangote Retains Position as Africa’s Richest Man Despite Currency Volatility, Bloomberg Reports

Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has retained his position as Africa’s wealthiest individual, despite the Nigerian currency’s fluctuation against the dollar, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. According to the recently released daily top billionaire lists on Tuesday, Dangote’s wealth was valued at an impressive $15.6 billion, placing him at the top... Read More

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Why Bill Gates is Coming to Nigeria to Meet With President Tinubu

Bill Gates, the renowned co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is set to embark on a visit to Nigeria and Niger Republic in the upcoming week. The purpose of his visit to these two countries, as stated in a press release is to engage in discussions pertaining to global health and development. Gates... Read More

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Obasanjo Exposes State Governors’ Involvement in Failed Third-Term Plot; Super Eagles Squad Set for Sierra Leone Clash in AFCON Qualifier | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Obasanjo Exposes State Governors’ Involvement in Failed Third-Term Plot Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shed light on the controversial third-term agenda, implicating some state governors in the failed attempt to extend term limits beyond 2007. In... Read More

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Aliko Dangote Predicts $21bn Revenue and 100,000 Jobs from Refinery; President Buhari Expresses Confidence in Tinubu’s Ability to Sustain Administration’s Momentum | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Aliko Dangote Predicts $21bn Revenue and 100,000 Jobs from Refinery In a grand ceremony attended by prominent figures, including President Muhammadu Buhari and several African heads of state, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the founder and President of Dangote Group, expressed... Read More

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All You Need to Know about the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Project

In a momentous occasion today, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Project, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited led by visionary business mogul Aliko Dangote, was officially commissioned. This significant event, graced by the presence of Nigeria’s President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), marks a remarkable milestone in the nation’s pursuit of self-sufficiency in petroleum... Read More

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Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote nearing acquisition of French football club

Reports have emerged that the wealthiest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, is set to enter the world of football ownership by purchasing the French Ligue 2 team, Valenciennes FC. The Nigerian business magnate and CEO of the Dangote Group, who controls 25% of all African billionaires’ fortunes, is said to be finalizing a €10 million... Read More

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Dangote now 63rd richest billionaire in the world

Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote recently became the 63rd richest billionaire in the world according to a ranking released by Bloomberg Tesla CEO, Elon Musk is named the richest billionaire, according to the same ranking released by Bloomberg. Up 37 places on Bloomberg’s recent billionaire list, Dangote is worth $20.2 billion as of Monday, July 13, 2022.... Read More

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December 24, 2020

Here’s the popular vote winner for YNaija Person of the Year 2020 | Editors’ Pick to be announced on 30th December

Since December 1 when we announced the nominees for our Person Of the Year Award, it’s been a huge wait on both sides to see who clinches the popular vote. This is especially because we predicted a keen contest considering the outstanding profiles of each of the 10 nominees. King of Payments and Purveyors of... Read More

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September 24, 2020

FG approves $1.959bn for rail construction to Niger Republic, Fuel tanker crash kills 23 people in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved close to $2 billion for the construction of a rail line from Kano to Maradi in Niger Republic. Following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, that held on Wednesday, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, announced the contract sum which he said included 7.5 per cent value added... Read More

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September 4, 2020

Is Sowore truly against Okonjo-Iweala’s aspiration to be WTO Director-General?

“Okonjo-Iweala obtained American citizenship in 2019, her spokeswoman told Bloomberg News, after spending most of her career at the World Bank and living in the Washington suburbs.” – Bloomberg It is no news that top Nigerian economist and International Development expert, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is among the strong contenders for the position of Director-General of the... Read More

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Deep Dive: What made Jeff Bezos earn double of Dangote’s net worth in a day?

Jeff Bezos got a whole lot richer in one day than Africa’s richest man has methodically built himself to become over a lifetime. That is the news that got everyone reeling and Twitter users aggressively trending the billionaires’ name. How did the world’s richest man take a $13 billion dollar leap to further seal his... Read More

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Does Aliko Dangote have Coronavirus?

For the past few hours, this question and many more have troubled the minds of Nigerians across the streets of Twitter as they diligently investigate and await a definite answer. Only a few days ago, it was reported that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, lost 240 billion naira after the Stock Exchange suffered huge losses... Read More

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January 22, 2020

Access Bank, Wigwe honoured at THISDAY Silver Jubilee celebration

Access Bank and its Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe, were honoured as the ‘Bank of the Decade’ and ‘Banker of the Decade’ respectively by THISDAY Newspaper at its 25th anniversary celebration held at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. The silver jubilee celebration, was witnessed by dignitaries including former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Emeka Anyaoku; Afenifere chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo; founder of... Read More

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Dangote, Ovia speak on digital solution as the future of business partnerships

KPMG Nigeria launched its novel Insight Centre last week and the Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc., Mr. Jim Ovia, alongside the Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, both chaired the event. According to the captains of industry, there is mounting importance of digital solutions and disruptive technologies on businesses in Africa. While Dangote commended... Read More

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YNaija Presents: The 100 most influential people in Nigerian Politics

Editor’s Note: As part of YNaija’s commitment to contributing to the National discussion on politics and its place in furthering Nigeria’s fortunes, we commissioned Alexander Onukwue, who has worked extensively with our organization as political correspondent and commentator to select 100 of the most influential political players operating in 2019’s political landscape. It was important... Read More

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First photos: Aliko Dangote, HRH Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, others join Herbert Wigwe to unveil the new Access Bank brand identity

The much-anticipated official unveiling of the new Access Bank brand identity took place yesterday at the Bank’s headquarters in Lagos. The launch event lived up to expectations as it featured a perfect blend of style, class, and finesse – qualities which the brand is known for. In attendance were the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko... Read More

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February 28, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 28th of February

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: The Big 5: Aliko Dangote now 64th richest man in the world; INEC declares Ekwunife winner of Anambra Central Senatorial election | Other top stories

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January 10, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 10th of January

Follow the link to read the stories on YNaija: The Late 5: Ganduje drags Kwankwaso to EFCC for alleged corruption, diversion of govt. fund; I will defeat APC, PDP – Moghalu | Other top stories Years after his death, Buhari still insists Gaddafi is to blame for increased terrorism in the north.

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December 29, 2018

The Late 5: Lai Mohammed hammers Saraki over alleged statement on Offa robbery; PDP kicks against Operation Python Dance during elections | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari was on Saturday laid to rest in his hometown, Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto. Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, led the Federal Government delegation to the burial, with other dignitaries attending the funeral prayers including Governor... Read More

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December 29, 2018

Suspected killers of former CDS, Alex Badeh nabbed; Buhari slams wife again over statement on cabal frustating his govt | Other top stories this week

These were the stories that drove the conversation this week: Nigeria’s first Executive President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari, passed on at the age of 93. The information was made known by Bello Shagari, grandson to the late statesman, who said he died late Friday at the National Hospital, Abuja after a brief illness. Two suspects have been... Read More

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October 25, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 25th of October

Follow links to read up stories on YNaija: Fever Stew: Didn’t Tiwa tell you that she is a Savage? President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurates New International Terminal of Port Harcourt Airport

Cover Stories, Featured

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The Big 5: FG to shut land border to curb rice importation, Dangote gifts Borno IDPs N2bn housing estate and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to shut down one of the country’s land border to avoid smuggling of foreign rice into the country. Ogbeh made the disclosure on Monday during a leadership clinic under the... Read More

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Dangote’s UNshakeable table; the Nigerian woman who invented bomb detectors | See the top viral tweets from last week

Viral tweets just make Twitter utterly delightful; so we thought to curate our top 10 (there’s a bonus and then some) from last week. Some of the tweets will have you shedding a tear; others will make you bowl over with laughter; altogether they’ll give you an idea about what Twitter talked about during the... Read More

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January 13, 2018

Benue gives mass burial to victims of herdsmen attacks, Dangote remains Africa’s richest man and other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Residents of Benue remained mournful as bodies of the victims of the Fulani herdsmen attacks of Jan. 1 and 2 on parts of the state were given mass burial. Governor Samuel Ortom had also declared three days of mourning for the victims of the attacks on... Read More

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January 12, 2018

The Big 5: Dangote is still Africa’s richest man, Falana’s ultimatum to DSS, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria, you should be monitoring. For the seventh year in a row, Forbes magazine had named Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote as the richest man in Africa. Dangote’s wealth has been estimated at $12.2bn for 2017, increasing by $100m in a year. Bill Gates maintained his... Read More

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December 6, 2017

Dangote named in Bloomberg’s 50 most influential people

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been honoured as one of the 50 most influential persons contributing to humanity by Bloomberg. Dangote was honored for his contribution to increasing local food production and reduce food imports in Nigeria. The event took place at Bloomberg’s annual gala dinner in New York. According to Bloomberg, Dangote has been... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria is begging companies to fix its roads but will this solve the problem?

by Adewunmi Emoruwa It appears Nigeria has finally devised a way of out of its infrastructure woes. Or not quite. The cabinet minister in charge of Infrastructure, Mr Babatunde Fashola announced the government’s move to revisit an existing ‘infrastructure-for-taxes’ provision of the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA), known as the “Exemption of Profits Order 2012” signed... Read More

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October 11, 2017

Feyi Fawehinmi: Africa’s richest man has a built-in advantage with Nigeria’s government

by Feyi Fawehinmi To start to understand how Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, came to have such influence over the Nigerian government, it is useful to go back in time to 2003. Before then, he was a Nigerian billionaire just like any other. But in the run up to the 2003 election campaign, President... Read More

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