Dangote Group

Nigeria Urges Oil Workers To Call Off Strike Over Dangote

September 8, 2025 7:56 am

Nigeria’s government is scrambling to avert a strike that could paralyze the nation’s fuel supply, appealing to the country’s petroleum workers’ union to stand down while officials seek a negotiated solution.

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has vowed to begin a nationwide strike on Monday, September 8, in protest against what it calls anti-union policies at the Dangote Group. The dispute centers on claims that drivers hauling compressed natural gas (CNG) for the company have been barred from joining industry unions.

Labour Minister Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi urged NUPENG to rescind its decision, warning that disruption …

Obajana Cement Closures: Kogi Industrialist Calls For Truce

Obajana Cement Closure: Kogi Industrialist Calls For Truce

October 10, 2022 1:36 pm

As the face-off between the Kogi State Government and Dangote Group deepens, prominent Kogi business man and politician, Dr. Mohammed Shaibu Tettes has urged the state government to place logic over emotions in handling the issues.

In an open letter to Governor Yahaya Bello, Dr. Mohammed Tettes said that the truth which stares everyone in the face today is that the Dangote Group has been of more impact on the people of Kogi State than both the federal, state and local governments put together.

He also stated that now that the facility is back on steam with military protection which …

Sugar War: Ganduje Reconciles Dangote, BUA

April 15, 2021 11:30 pm

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has waded into the fracas between Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, and Abdussamad Isyaka Rabi’u, Chairman of BUA Group and has reportedly reconciled the two business moguls.

Africa Daily News can confirm that the Kano State governor hosted the illustrious sons of the state at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, on Thursday where they ironed out issues.

Recall that the businessmen have been in the news lately over a rift on control of Sugar production in the country.

Both parties had debunked the allegation that Dangote was planning to …

Dangote Group Wins Africa’s Most Admired Brand Third Time In A Row

May 27, 2020 11:14 am

For the third time in a row, Dangote Group has emerged as the most admired African brand, made in Africa.

It shares the honour with the telecommunication giant, MTN in a survey of 100 Africa best brands announced in a novel global virtual event that incorporated the market openings of Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria.

GT Bank returns to the top spot in financial services and the United Kingdom’s BBC retains its media category ranking as the most admired media brand.

African brands only occupy 13 of the 100 entries, seven fewer from last year.

Group Chief Corporate Communication Officer …