revealed that Dangote Cements is the biggest quoted firm in West Africa.

Although its company value reduces from 12.2 billion, Dangote Cements retains this post as the leading quoted West African country with a market capitalisation of $10.5 billion. Ghana’s Anglo Gold Ashanti and Nigerian Breweries came in second and third with $5.45 billion and $4.39 billion respectively.

Top West African spots were taken by Nigerian companies like Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Zenith Bank PLC, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Nestle Nigeria Plc, First Bank Nigeria PLC and Stanbic IBTC bank.

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Dangote Flour Mills and two other quoted companies of Dangote companies made it to the top 25.

Meanwhile, South Africa continues to lead other African Country businesses as it gains the top nine posts as among the top 250 companies. BHP Billiton mining company remains the leading Africa company with $71.5 billion followed by Anglo American and SABMiller with $54 billion and $35 billion respectively.

Morocco’s Maroc Telecom came in 10th position.