Africa\u2019s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his net worth climb to $33.2 billion, gaining more than $3 billion since the start of the year.<\/p>\n
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Analysts link the surge partly to disruptions in global fuel supply around the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route. The tensions have tightened supply and pushed up prices, creating opportunities for alternative producers such as Dangote\u2019s refinery in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
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Economist Adeola Adenikinju says countries in parts of Asia and Europe are increasingly looking beyond the Middle East for fuel supplies.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDangote provides an alternative,\u201d he said, noting that higher oil prices and increased demand are driving profits.<\/p>\n
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The Dangote Refinery is already changing the picture in Nigeria, where fuel shortages were once common due to underperforming local refineries.<\/p>\n
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Adenikinju says the impact could stretch across the continent, with output expected to supply other African countries and reduce reliance on imports.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis allows Africa to look inward instead of depending heavily on external markets,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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While Dangote built his wealth through cement operations across Africa, Adenikinju says the refinery could soon become a key driver of his fortune.<\/p>\n
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Beyond boosting profits, the project is also expected to support regional trade, lower costs, and strengthen Africa\u2019s energy independence.<\/p>\n
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