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Aliko Dangote, the richest Black man in the world, expands his business into India. Dangote, the Nigerian billionaire industrialist, founder, and president of Dangote Group, explained why India has become a crucial partner in powering the next generation of large-scale projects for his company. This growth trajectory aims to make the Dangote Group one of the world's leading industrial powerhouses, driving Africa's economic transformation. The group is building on recent successes, including the commissioning of the world's largest single-train refinery, demonstrating its ability to execute mega-projects. Expanding capacity to become a major supplier, reducing import dependency, and boosting energy affordability across the continent. Investing heavily in sugar, fertilizer, and food processing to cut imports and enhance local production. Deepening cross-border investments and strengthening partnerships with financial institutions like Afreximbank to support large-scale projects. Shifting from raw material exports to processing, creating jobs, and fostering economic self-reliance. A roadmap announced by Aliko Dangote at the Afreximbank conference, emphasizing consolidation, industrial growth, and cross-border investment, Plans to double production across segments, especially refining, to lower costs and increase market share.