In a December 1996 interview, Aliko Dangote admitted that a government mandate
once forced him to import so much rice that the local market crashed by almost
80 percent. [2] -USA Cables
The Dangote paradigm demonstrates how easily one powerful person can disrupt Nigeria's floundering
democratic and economic liberalization processes. -USA Cables Along with outright money laundering and corruption, the Dangote paradigm is arguably one of the key factors making Nigeria a politically and economically volatile country and a risky place to do business. -USA Cables Aliyu Mohammed (Gusau) said that Dangote and the other "Transcorp boys" seek a Yar'Adua presidency to facilitate
The Dangote paradigm demonstrates how easily one powerful person can disrupt Nigeria's floundering
democratic and economic liberalization processes. -USA Cables Along with outright money laundering and corruption, the Dangote paradigm is arguably one of the key factors making Nigeria a politically and economically volatile country and a risky place to do business. -USA Cables Aliyu Mohammed (Gusau) said that Dangote and the other "Transcorp boys" seek a Yar'Adua presidency to facilitate