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Ope Adetayo

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Ope Adetayo is a journalist based in Lagos

Aliko Dangote, Africas richest man, plans to spend more than his net worth of $13.5 billion building one of the worlds biggest oil refineries. Photographer: Tom Saater/Bloomberg via Getty Images
ALIKO DANGOTE

New refinery may transform Nigerian economy, if it gets enough oil

When it comes to oil projects, the country already boasts a herd of white elephants

  • Adebayo Abdulrahman
  • Ope Adetayo
4 min read
Goliatho: Suspected Ponzi schemes are being fronted by celebrities like Davido. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
DAVIDO

Ponzi schemes flourish in Nigeria’s declining economy

With opportunities dwindling, Nigerian youths are investing in dubious enterprises – and paying the price

  • Ope Adetayo
4 min read