Africa’s richest man aims for $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

The Guardian · first seen 16.09.2026

Aliko Dangote's petroleum refinery and petrochemicals business in Nigeria prepares for a public flotation on the Nigerian exchange, aiming for the continent's biggest-ever IPO.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals lists publicly on the Nigerian exchange.
The IPO aims to raise billions and potentially increase Aliko Dangote's net worth significantly.

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The Guardian — Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO

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