Dangote Pledges to Give More to Poor Nigerians, Africans

Photo (from left): Chief Executive Officer, TIME, Jessica Sibley, President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations (DIL), Fatima Aliko Dangote and Managing Director/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou, attending TIME100 Impact Dinner, at One World Observatory in New York City. “The renowned industrialist was named among the top 100 philanthropists…

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Morocco Is the New Automotive Manufacturing Powerhouse

• Morocco automotive industry/ Morocco world news “In 2023, Moroccan factories produced approximately 470,000 vehicles destined for Europe — surpassing China’s export volume to the continent, according to a Team France Export report. Europe represents Morocco’s primary market, with 80% of new vehicle exports crossing the Mediterranean.” Ouarzazate — French newspaper “Le Dauphiné libéré” has…

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UN Trade Holds Competition and Consumer Protection Conference in July

“In a statement on Friday, UNCTAD said that the conference series, held every five years, is the world’s highest-level multilateral meeting on competition and consumer protection.” The 9th edition of the United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection is set for 7-11 July in Geneva, convening national governments, antitrust and consumer authorities, legal experts,…

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Nigeria’s Industry Minister Tasks States to Drive Economic Transformation

“From agro-processing in Cross River to leather in Kano and tech in Lagos and Benue, each state must own its comparative advantage and develop bankable projects around it.” The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole emphasized that economic transformation must be locally driven, urging states to identify and capitalise on their unique…

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Aliko Dangote: My mother instilled in me the ethos of giving back

” My mother instilled in me the ethos of giving back, which inspired my philanthropy 30 years ago.” “That’s Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited. Dangote was reacting to the 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognised him among the 100 most influential leaders shaping the…

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