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

https://mins.news/en/item/67078

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-21 09:02 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/talk-to-al-jazeera/2026/9/21/aliko-dangote-refining-nigerias-oil-helping-africa-and-creating-wealth?traffic_source=rss

> Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says building his refinery was his toughest challenge, but he never thought of quitting. The facility has reduced Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel, while demand for its jet fuel has risen amid disruptions to global energy supplies. Dangote plans to double its capacity and list the company on Nigeria’s stock exchange to create wealth, rejecting claims that he is building a monopoly.

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