Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa, and creating wealth

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 21, 2026Country: Nigeria
Business & Economy
Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s oil, helping Africa, and creating wealth

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote states that building his refinery was the hardest challenge he faced, but he never considered giving up. Since the February 28 launch of the US-Israel war on Iran, the refinery has seen an increase in demand for jet fuel due to disruptions to global energy supplies. Dangote aims to double the refinery's processing capacity and is planning to list the company on the stock market.

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