Nigerian Billionaire Acquires Panama Canal Ports for $2.3 Billion, Eyes Global Expansion
Nigerian billionaire Aminu Dantata has made a significant stride in global infrastructure investment by purchasing the Panama Canal ports from Hutchison Port Holdings for $2.3 billion. This acquisition, as reported by Legit.ng, marks Dantata's entry into the international logistics and transportation sector, following his recent purchase of a UK airport.
The deal has stirred considerable interest due to its strategic importance and the shifting dynamics in the global port management industry. The New York Times highlights that this move by Dantata's company comes at a time when BlackRock, a major American investment firm, had been in negotiations with Hutchison for the same assets. The Wall Street Journal notes that the acquisition plants a Nigerian flag in a sector previously dominated by Chinese interests, indicating a shift in global economic power.
NBC News reports that former President Donald Trump has commented on the deal, expressing concerns over the strategic implications of foreign ownership of such critical infrastructure. The transaction is seen as part of a broader trend of African billionaires investing in key international assets, potentially reshaping global trade routes and economic alliances.
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Who owns CK Hutchison?
BEIJING -- CK Hutchison, the Hong Kong-based conglomerate owned by tycoon Li Ka-shing's family, has agreed to sell port assets including those at the Panama Canal, where U.S. President Donald Trump objected to what he described as Chinese control.
How many ports are on the Panama Canal?
About 12,000 ships used the Panama Canal last year that connects 1,920 ports across 170 countries. Its position is strategic for the U.S. as more than three-quarters of vessels passing through originate in or are bound for the United States.
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