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September 11, 2017
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Benue flood: IDP camp manager sacked over irregularities

The Deputy Governor of Benue, Benson Abounu, has confirmed the removal of James Iorhuna, from office as Manager of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp, International Market, Makurdi, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.Highlights: Mr Iorhuna was relieved of his duty because he violated the instructions given to him – following series of complaints against... Read More
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September 10, 2017
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Dangote-led national relief committee donates N250m to victims of Benue flood

The Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Aliko Dangote says it has provided N250 million as relief assistance to victims of the flood in Benue. Dangote said on Sunday in Lagos that this was in response to the request by the Benue State Government. The former President Goodluck Jonathan had on October 11, 2012,... Read More
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September 2, 2017
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I am not interested in the Presidency…my passion is business – Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has denied reports that he is planning to run for Presidency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019. In an interview with Daily Times, the businessman said he was not contacted to be the opposition party’s candidate in 2019 as widely reported. According to him, his... Read More
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August 26, 2017
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120 cut-off mark; 360 bank staff sacked every week | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

120 – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that minimum cut-off marks for the university degree for the 2017 academic year be put at 120 while polytechnics and Monotechnics at 100. 2,736 – Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said on Thursday that the Federal Government is building this number of housing units... Read More
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August 24, 2017
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Dangote set to expend N200bn on a world class University in Abuja

The chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, is set to establish a world-class university of technology worth N200 billion in Abuja. A former executive secretary of the NUC and chairman of the technical team for the establishment of the university, Julius Okojie, said the foundation intends to drive technology and research in stimulating economic growth,... Read More
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August 18, 2017
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“There are businessmen who are interested in politics. I’m not one of them” | 10 things we learnt from Dangote’s interview with Bloomberg

Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote owns Dangote Group and is worth $13 billion according to Forbes. He sat with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua to discuss his business conglomerate, his undying support for Arsenal FC, his refinery under construction and the difficulties of doing business in Nigeria. Here are 10 things we learnt from the interview: He’s building... Read More
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August 1, 2017
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FG urges Dangote to complete refinery before 2019

The Federal Government has urged Aliko Dangote to complete his refinery in order to end fuel importation by December 2019. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, who visited the Dangote Oil Refinery site at Lekki Free Trade Zone, in Lagos, yesterday, said the government was ready to play its part as a... Read More
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July 28, 2017
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. POLICE RESCUE THE IGBONLA SCHOOL CHILDREN Officers of the Nigeria Police have Friday rescued the six students who were kidnapped Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, Lagos State. 2. AFRICA’S RICHEST MAN, DANGOTE DROPS 54 PLACES IN FORBES RATING Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has fallen from being the... Read More
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July 28, 2017
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Africa’s richest man, Dangote drops 54 places in Forbes rating

Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has fallen from being the 51st richest person in the world to the 105th, according to the 2017 Forbes Rich List. Forbes magazine reports that Dangote’s wealth dropped from $15.4 billion (£11.8bn) in 2016 to $12.2 billion this year, due to Nigeria’s devalued currency. Dangote, who made his fortune in the production... Read More
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July 3, 2017
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Kano Assembly Speaker resigns

The Speaker, Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Kabiru Rurum, has resigned amidst allegation of a financial transaction between him and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. This was made known in a letter read at plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Ibrahim Chidariof, on Monday, who said Rurum resigned to protect his image due... Read More
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President Buhari
June 28, 2017
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. I’M READY TO SUBMIT MYSELF IF I’M DECLARED WANTED – AREWA YOUTH LEADER, YERIMA Leader of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, Shettima Yerima, who was chief speaker of the youth who issued a notice to the Igbo to quit the 19 northern states, on Tuesday,... Read More
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June 28, 2017
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What led to the quit notice to Igbo’s – Aliko Dangote

The Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has reacted to the three months ultimatum given to Igbos by a coalition of northern youths. Dangote stated said joblessness was the reason for the ultimatum. Dangote said this when a team of business executives from Lagos Business School (LBS), visited his multi-billion dollars refinery and petrochemical... Read More
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May 18, 2017
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Combined wealth of Dangote, Adenuga, others can end poverty in Nigeria – Oxfam

by Azeez Adeniyi Oxfam International on Wednesday in its report stated that the combined wealth of five of Nigeria’s richest citizens could end extreme poverty in the country. The agency said 112 million Nigerians live in abject poverty, while stating that the combined worth of the richest persons stands at $29.9bn. Quoting Forbes, the agency... Read More
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April 17, 2017
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Dangote will be the world’s largest producer of rice in 4 years – Adesina

by Dolapo Adelana The President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has said Afica’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, may become the largest exporter of rice in the world by 2021. Adesina made the disclosure over the weeked in Morocco while speaking at the Mo Ibrahim Forum. “I remember when I was minister of Agriculture... Read More
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April 11, 2017
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Dangote grooves as Davido sings at his 60th birthday party (WATCH)

Billionaire, Aliko Dangote turned 60 on Monday. Who would have thought that Africa’s richest man also knew how to groove? Well, Aliko took to the dance floor last night as Davido sang his latest song IF. [Read Also:] Dangote desires to start holding AGMs in stadiums Also present at the party were Peter and Paul Okoye of PSquare. His daughter,... Read More
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April 11, 2017
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Dangote desires to start holding AGMs in stadiums

by Dolapo Adelana Africa’s richest man and the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said he desires to start holding annual general meetings of his company in stadiums. Dangote, who turned 60 on Monday, said he plans to list all his companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Speaking with journalists at the Nigerian Stock Exchange in... Read More
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April 10, 2017
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[The Alausa Blog]: Governor Ambode, so Jim Ovia is the only Igbo person with a Lagos success story?

Over the past few weeks, you would have noticed across the major roads in Lagos – Ikorodu Road and the Third Mainland Bridge – there are banners on the dividers announcing a kaleidoscope of Nigerian successes who count Lagos as either their major influencers or their base. It’s an exhaustive – and inspiring list –... Read More
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April 9, 2017
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“Dangote, a shining example” | Buhari extols business mogul at 60

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, who turns 60 tomorrow. Buhari in a statement Sunday by his media adviser, Femi Adesina joined the business world, Dangote’s friends and family in congratulating Africa’s richest man for reaching the diamond milestone. Buhari noted Dangote’s patriotism and kind-heartedness “in always making sacrifices to safeguard... Read More
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March 26, 2017
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Over N100bn invested in Lekki Free Trade Zone in the last 10 years

by Dolapo Adelana Chairman of Lekki Free Zone Development Company, Mr. Abiodun Dabiri has said investments into the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) has risen to over N100billion in the last 10 years. Dabiri, who disclosed this at the weekend while giving progress report on the Zone to State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, said more... Read More
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March 3, 2017
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Paris Club refund scandal: We’ve no plans to arrest Saraki – EFCC

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports that it planned to arrest President of the Senate Bukola Saraki over his alleged involvement in the Paris Club refund scandal. An online news platform, Sahara Reporters on Thursday reported that the anti-graft agency was ready to arrest Saraki and a former MD of his... Read More
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January 4, 2017
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“You are a rumour-monger and a liar” – Obasanjo to Awujale

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has described the Awujale of Ijebuland Oba Sikiru Adetona as a rumour-monger and a liar. In a letter dated December 30, 2016 and released by Premium Times, Obasanjo said Adetona lied against him in pages 187-195 of his autobiography entitled, “Awujale: The Autobiography of Alaiyeluwa Oba S. K. Adetona, Ogbagba II”, published by... Read More
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December 19, 2016
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Dangote ranked 68th on Forbes list of world’s most powerful persons Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been named as the 68th most powerful person in the world. Dangote who had consistently made the list since 2013 was ranked the second most powerful in Africa... Read More
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December 19, 2016
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Dangote ranked 68th on Forbes list of world’s most powerful persons

Forbes Magazine has named Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote as one of the most powerful persons in the world. Dangote who had consistently made the list since 2013 was ranked second most powerful in Africa just behind Egyptian President, Abdel el-Sisi. Dangote was named alongside world leaders such as Russian President, Vladimir Putin; American President-elect... Read More
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December 6, 2016
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Dangote sacks 109 workers

The Dangote Group has relieved 109 of its workers at the Obajana Cement Company in Kogi State, after being found guilty of various offences. The coordinator of the company’s Patrol Team, Abdulahi Magaji made the disclosure to journalists on Tuesday at the Obajana premises of the company. He said the dismissed workers were among the 244... Read More
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November 24, 2016
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today 1. Recession is inevitable when a polytechnic graduate is the finance minister – Reno Omokri Reno Omokri, Special Assistant to ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria is in recession because of the quality of people President Muhammadu Buhari appointed into his cabinet. He specifically said the... Read More
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