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African Equities

Dangote Refinery IPO Enters Final Days: NGX Says the N525 Offer Could Triple or Quintuple Nigeria's Active Investors

The Dangote refinery IPO closes 27 October at N525 a share. NGX's Temi Popoola says it could lift Nigeria's active investors three to five times. Key numbers.

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Investment Signals

NNPC advances IPO plans, addresses governance, financial reporting gaps

NNPC has finished a baseline IPO readiness assessment and is closing gaps in reporting and governance. Here is what has been confirmed, what has not, and what investors should watch.

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Investment Signals

Dangote Refinery extends IPO as African investor demand surges

Dangote Refinery has extended its N2.15 trillion IPO to October 27. Here is what changed, what the offer looks like in numbers, and the risks to weigh before subscribing.

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Weekly Pulse

Africa First: Inside Aliko Dangote's Vision for a Self-Reliant Continent

Aliko Dangote's "Africa First" message pushes for continental self-reliance — here's the Vision 2030 strategy, the numbers behind it, and what's still ahead.

6 min read

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Macro & Economy

Dangote Refinery IPO: Africa's Biggest Share Sale Opens on the NGX

The Dangote Refinery IPO has opened on the NGX in Africa's biggest-ever share sale — here's what the $49bn listing means for investors. Image ALT text: An African business executive stands before a stock exchange ticker board displaying an upward market trend, with oil refinery towers silhouetted at sunset in the background. Caption: Dangote Petroleum Refinery's N2.15 trillion share offer opened o

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