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Dangote Refinery Project

Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Source: Nairametrics

Project
Completed

The Dangote Refinery, described by billionaire Aliko Dangote as the biggest risk of his life, is a massive undertaking that has redefined his fortune and reshaped Africa's energy landscape. Initially projected to cost $10 billion, the final investment reached nearly $23 billion due to expanded scope and complexities in construction.

Status
Closed
Sector
Oil and Gas
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Nairametrics

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The project “Dangote Refinery Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Oil and Gas sector, located in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Nairametrics.

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2026-07-22

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The Dangote Refinery, described by billionaire Aliko Dangote as the biggest risk of his life, is a massive undertaking that has redefined his fortune and reshaped Africa's energy landscape. Initially projected to cost $10 billion, the final investment reached nearly $23 billion due to expanded scope and complexities in construction.

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Energy

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Location

Country

Nigeria

State

Lagos

City

Lagos

Source

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Nairametrics

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Sector

Oil and Gas

Article published date

2025-02-28

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