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Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches biggest African IPO

15 Sep 2026, 00:05 GMT By FRANCE 24
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Article Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches biggest African IPO
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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. The offering values Africa’s largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over its high valuation.