Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, plans to spend $15 billion on a project that could revolutionize Nigeria’s economy

[basquebromance]

i hope he succeeds, i pray he succeeds

Africa’s Richest Man Makes His Biggest Bet Yet

Aliko Dangote plans to spend $15 billion on a project that — if successful — could revolutionize Nigeria’s economy.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[Deplorable Yankee]

Nigeria almost makes it everytime lol

Rinse ...repeat
They cut pipelines all the time ...hold oil companies hostage for a few hundred bucks

I hope they succeed
It would be wakanda yuge

 

[Papageorgio]

i hope he succeeds, i pray he succeeds

Africa’s Richest Man Makes His Biggest Bet Yet

Aliko Dangote plans to spend $15 billion on a project that — if successful — could revolutionize Nigeria’s economy.

www.bloomberg.com

Isn’t he the guy that has been emailing people trying give away his fortune to others for nearly 35 years without success?

 

[MarathonMike]

Nigeria is a really interesting country. They seem to have a very motivated intelligent work force. We all know about the email scams but there are many of them who seem to be able to figure out how to repair cell phones and other high tech devices without any formal training. As a retired engineer I find that amazing. I hope this man is sincere and is not going to be just the next Black man to exploit an African country. But let's get real, the track record in Africa is abysmal.

 

[basquebromance]

Over 82 million Nigerians survive on only $1 a day, and the impacts of COVID-19 on those living in poverty will be devastating

 

[basquebromance]

Nigerian bodybuilder Aigbedion Ezekiel was pumped demonstrating in Edo State last weekend. The 6'2", 225 lbs., 25 year old says, "I'm still protesting so many things which need to improve for all Nigerians.