From uncle's loan in 1977 to $36.8 billion today: The story of a quiet African titan reshaping global energy from LagosAliko Dangote is widely regarded as Africa’s richest businessman and one of the most influential industrialists in the world. His journey b...
21 May, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
Nigerian airlines avert shutdown as Mideast war hikes fuel pricesNigerian airlines continued flying on Thursday despite threatening a shutdown over sky-high jet fuel prices roiling the industry in Africa'...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India’s EIL secures $350M contract for Africa’s biggest Dangote refineryEngineers India Ltd has secured a pivotal contract exceeding USD 350 million for the extensive expansion of the Dangote Refinery and Petroc...
18 Jan, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Africa’s Croesus Aliko Dangote inspired by Reliance; now seeks to rival Jamnagar refineryNigerian multi billionaire businessman, also the richest in Africa is hero to some and monopolist to others. He is seeking India Inc’s help...
05 Dec, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Nigeria's Dangote taps India’s EIL to double refining capacity to 1.4 million bpdNigeria's Dangote has contracted Engineers India Ltd to double its refining capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day within three years. The...
26 Nov, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
Sunil Mittal among 4 new members in World Bank's 'Private Sector Investment Lab' initiativeThe World Bank is advancing its 'Private Sector Investment Lab' initiative by incorporating industry leaders like Sunil Mittal of Bharti En...
24 Apr, 2025, 09.51 AM IST
EIL rallies over 5% on winning refinery contract in NigeriaEIL pared some of the morning gains but was still trading 2.8 per cent higher at Rs 312.75. It hit a low of Rs 310.80 and a high of Rs 322 ...
19 Jun, 2014, 11.21 AM IST
125-member Indian delegation heads to attend WEF annual meeting at DavosThe annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in Davos will be attended by 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.
19 Jan, 2014, 12.30 PM IST
Kris Gopalakrishnan to co-chair World Economic Forum annual meet next monthInfosys Vice-Chairman Kris Gopalakrishnan will co-chair the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting next month in Switzerland.
10 Dec, 2013, 09.53 PM IST
EIL enters Nigerian refinery and petrochemical sector with a mega projectEIL reached an understanding with Dangote Group in Nigeria for PMC and EPCM services for implementing a petroleum refinery and polypropylen...
24 Nov, 2013, 01.30 PM IST
India, Africa to discuss food security, trade mattersFrom India, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma will attend the third India-Africa Trade Ministers meeting and India-Africa Busines...
29 Sep, 2013, 12.44 PM IST
African tycoon to build $3.3 billion refinery in NigeriaForbes ranks Dangote as Africa's richest man with an estimated wealth of USD 16.1 billion. His companies also produce flour, cement and sug...
07 Sep, 2013, 10.23 PM IST
- TATA Consulting Engg wins contract from Nigeria's Dangote Grp
TCEL will assist the Dangote Group with review engineering, construction management, quality management, health and safety management and t...
19 Mar, 2013, 02.30 PM IST
- World Economic Forum on India to be held in Gurgaon to debate economic challenges
World Economic Summit on India to be held in Gurgaon will focus on addressing economic challenges like rising inflation and slowdown in gro...
18 Jun, 2012, 07.57 PM IST
- India, Africa aim for $90 billion trade in three years
Africa, despite being home to most of the world's poorest countries, is richly endowed with oil, minerals and other natural resources.
18 Mar, 2012, 10.46 PM IST
- NHPC Ltd to partner Africa's Dangote Industries for Nigeria buys
NHPC Ltd will partner West Africa's leading conglomerate Dangote Industries to acquire power generation assets in Nigeria.
03 Oct, 2011, 04.11 AM IST
- Essar, Tatas in fray for privatisation of Nigeria's PHCN: Report
According to the daily, an Essar consortium, Korean Electricity Power Corporation, Supertek and China Southern Power Grid are among 87 firm...
06 Jun, 2011, 04.22 PM IST