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Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale

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What happened

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.

Key facts

  • Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:23:42 UTC.

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  1. Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

  2. Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale

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