The Dangote Group is preparing to end Nigeria’s reliance on imported sugar through a sugar expansion programme worth over $700 million, designed to significantly raise domestic production.
Dangote Sugar Refinery, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, has announced plans to invest heavily in land development, equipment, infrastructure, training and community engagement. The goal is to build a supply chain capable of producing enough local raw sugar to meet national demand and support future expansion in manufacturing.
Speaking at the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair, the company’s CEO, Ravindra Singhvi, said the initiative is part of efforts to advance its backward-integration strategy. He added that the rollout will also include new retail sugar packs in 100g, 250g, 500g and 1kg sizes, aimed at improving access for households and small businesses.
In her remarks, the Group Executive Director of Commercial Operations, Fatima Aliko-Dangote, said the company’s broader objective remains unchanged, strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base and retaining more value-adding processes within the country. She explained that expanding local industry is one of the most effective ways to create jobs and support the many small businesses that depend on domestic manufacturing.
Dangote Sugar Refinery is Nigeria’s largest sugar producer, with a capacity of 1.44 million metric tonnes.
In the first nine months of its 2025 financial year, the company recorded revenue of N626.24 billion, up from N484.42 billion in the same period last year. Losses also fell sharply, dropping from N184.4 billion in 2024 to N10.59 billion.
