In 1977, Dangote founded the Dangote Group, a small company that traded commodities; importing sugar, salt, and food products. In 1981, he founded Dangote Nigeria Limited and Blue Star Services; …

23 hours ago · Aliko Dangote GCON (born April 10, 1957) is a Nigerian businessman, Philanthropist and the head of Dangote Group and Dangote Refinery.

1 day ago · Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest person, founded and chairs Dangote Cement, the continent's largest cement producer. He owns 85% of publicly-traded Dangote Cement through a holding company.

Feb 16, 2026 · Aliko Dangote is now worth $31.9 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His wealth has risen by $1.89 billion this year, including a recent daily gain of $50.8 million. His...

Aliko Dangote (born April 10, 1957, Kano, Nigeria) is a Nigerian businessman and philanthropist who is the founder and CEO of the Dangote Group conglomerate. Dangote, of the Hausa ethnic group, was …

Jan 28, 2026 · Aliko Dangote founded the Dangote Group in 1981, transforming it from a small commodity trading firm into West Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate with leadership in cement, …

Jul 25, 2025 · The move marks another step back from board leadership for the billionaire businessman, who also stepped down as chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc in June after two decades at the …

Jul 26, 2025 · Dangote’s journey into cement manufacturing began with a mission to make Nigeria and Africa self-sufficient. Through massive investments in cutting-edge plants and local production, the …

Jul 26, 2025 · Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, has announced his retirement as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, with effect from July 25, 2025.

5 days ago · On February 17, 2026, Aliko Dangote, billionaire businessman appointed his daughters to major positions in the multi-billion-dollar global business group, citing a plan to build it into a $100 …