Dangote Group on the Africa opportunity Published by McKinsey on 13 July 2015 Aliko Dangote, CEO of West Africa’s largest conglomerate, discusses expansion plans for his company.
Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman on Dangote and investing in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 October 2014 Blackstone CEO discusses the firm’s recent investment in Africa.
Gulf region wants to export its expertise to Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 September 2014 “We can see many opportunities of co-operation and partnership happening between this region and Africa.”
10 key quotes from the US-Africa Leaders Summit Published by Kate Douglas on 8 August 2014 How we made it in Africa looks at some of the key quotes and points that came out of the summit.
The glory and pitfalls of the Nigerian entrepreneurial spirit Published by Anna Rosenberg on 29 July 2014 Nigerians’ desire for upward social mobility is the driving force of the country’s entrepreneurial spirit.
What it takes to be a successful industrialist in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2014 Proponents of manufacturing say the sector is a great opportunity for Africa to industrialise and provide jobs to millions of unemployed.
An in-depth look at how Africa’s richest man made his fortune Published by Simon Allison on 13 June 2014 Aliko Dangote made his fortune by gambling on Nigeria’s success when others would not dare.
Africa needs more Dangotes, says Heineken CEO Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 May 2014 Capitalism is a “blend of national investment and foreign direct investment”.
Africa’s richest man makes Time’s 100 Most Influential People list Published by Kate Douglas on 24 April 2014 Nigerian Aliko Dangote praised for his contribution to business and healthcare.
Unpacking Nigeria’s oil paradox Published by Simon Allison on 3 March 2014 Africa’s largest producer of crude oil is the continents second-biggest importer of petroleum.
Cement wars heat up in East Africa as Dangote plans entry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 February 2014 Nigeria’s Dangote Cement is building a plant in Kenya, which analysts warn will shake up the market.
New research reveals Africa has 42 dollar-billionaires Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 November 2013 Wealth-X and UBS census describes the profiles of Africa’s dollar-billionaires.
Interview: Dangote Group president and CEO Aliko Dangote Published by PwC on 17 October 2013 “The potential for growth is there. We need to transform this potential into reality.”
Nigeria has 20 dollar-billionaires, says magazine Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2013 Ventures Africa magazine lists Africa’s dollar-billionaires.