Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote pledges $700 million for Nigerian education
Billionaires Africa | 09.12.2025 19:11
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and chairman of the Dangote Group, said his foundation will invest $700 million in Nigerian education over the next decade. Speaking at the 2025 Doha Forum in Qatar, Dangote said the program will support more than 155,000 students in secondary schools and universities. This aims to reduce the number of out-of-school children and improve access to skills that can raise household incomes and support economic growth.
