Event Brief
Dangote denies rift with Tony Elumelu, rejects funding claims
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: Dangote Group denied claims that Aliko Dangote distanced from Tony Elumelu and funded the refinery via personal borrowing.
WHO: Dangote Group
WHAT: Dangote Group rejected allegations about a rift with Tony Elumelu and refinery funding methods.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 6:59 AM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: The company was reacting to a publication’s claims about its leadership and refinery funding.
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