Dangote companies pay N104.74 billion in taxes in 9 months
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Reported by Deborah Dan-Awoh
Sat, 31 Oct 2026, 08:41
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Companies associated with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote recorded a combined N104.74 billion in tax payments during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, according to figures from their financial statements. The amount represents a 15.5% decline from the N123.97 billion reported in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting lower cash tax payments by Dangote Cement despite an increase recorded by NASCON Allied Industries.
Context & Background
✦An analysis of the companies’ cash flow statements shows that Dangote Cement accounted for the largest share of reported tax payments, contributing N97.74 billion, or approximately 93.3% of the combined total.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:Companies associated with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote recorded a combined N104.74 billion in tax payments during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, according to figures from their financial statements.2025:The amount represents a 15.5% decline from the N123.97 billion reported in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting lower cash tax payments by Dangote Cement despite an increase recorded by NASCON Allied Industries.93.3%:An analysis of the companies’ cash flow statements shows that Dangote Cement accounted for the largest share of reported tax payments, contributing N97.74 billion, or approximately 93.3% of the combined total.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦Companies associated with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote recorded a combined N104.74 billion in tax payments during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, according to figures from their financial statements.
✦The amount represents a 15.5% decline from the N123.97 billion reported in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting lower cash tax payments by Dangote Cement despite an increase recorded by NASCON Allied Industries.
✦An analysis of the companies’ cash flow statements shows that Dangote Cement accounted for the largest share of reported tax payments, contributing N97.74 billion, or approximately 93.3% of the combined total.
Key Facts:2026: Companies associated with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote recorded a combined N104.74 billion in tax payments during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, according to figures from their financial statements.2025: The amount represents a 15.5% decline from the N123.97 billion reported in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting lower cash tax payments by Dangote Cement despite an increase recorded by NASCON Allied Industries.93.3%: An analysis of the companies’ cash flow statements shows that Dangote Cement accounted for the largest share of reported tax payments, contributing N97.74 billion, or approximately 93.3% of the combined total.6.7%: NASCON Allied Industries followed with N7 billion, representing the remaining 6.7%.
Editorial Excerpt
Companies associated with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote recorded a combined N104.74 billion in tax payments during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, according to figures from their financial statements.
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What is the latest development regarding Cross River State?
Companies associated with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote recorded a combined N104.74 billion in tax payments during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, according to figures from their financial statements.
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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Cross River State, Lagos State, Calabar.
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Companies associated with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote recorded a combined N104.74 billion in tax payments during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, according to figures from their financial statements.