Business News of Wednesday, 18 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfrica’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is putting family front and center in the Dangote Group’s leadership, appointing his three daughters to top positions, signaling a new era of family-led succession and next-generation power moves. Leading the charge is Halima Aliko Dangote, appointed Group Executive Director, Dangote Family Office & International Offices (Dubai & London). Mariya Aliko Dangote completes the trio as Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations – Cement & Foods. Meanwhile, the Dangote Group is pushing forward with a $400-million construction equipment deal with China’s XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. With these moves, the Dangote Group is clearly stepping on the global growth accelerator as it races toward its $100 billion Vision 2030 goal.

Source: GhanaWeb February 18, 2026 15:00 UTC