Global credit ratings agency Fitch has downgraded one of Nigeria’s largest conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited owned by Aliko Dangote Africa’s wealthiest man- to B+ because of liquidity challenges and the ability to raise funds. Fitch said the country’s currency (Naira) decline also played a part in the decision to devalue the company and it will…...
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Fitch downgrades Dangote Industries on Naira fall, liquidity concerns
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