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Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches biggest African IPO

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What happened

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent.

Key facts

  • Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:05:32 UTC.

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