Ebola: Aliko Dangote Donates $150 Million To Combat Outbreak in Nigeria


The Dangote Group, the company owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has donated $150 million to halt the spread of Ebola in Nigeria.

The Federal Government confirmed the report.

Nigeria confirmed 11 cases of the lethal haemorrhagic fever on Thursday.

Reuters and Business Daily Africa confirm it is a $150 million donation.


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