Dangote Refinery Sparks Africa's Largest IPO

The Dangote Oil Refinery in Nigeria has announced the commencement of Africa's largest-ever Initial Public Offering (IPO), which will involve offering 4.1 billion shares at a price of 525 Naira per share. This could raise approximately $1.63 billion if the offering is fully subscribed. The proceeds from the sale are intended to support the expansion of the refinery's capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day, doubling its current capacity of 700,000 barrels daily. The offering will run from September 14 to October 13, with the possibility of issuing an additional 30% of shares subject to regulatory approvals. It is expected that this deal will enhance the refinery's position as one of the largest industrial projects in Africa’s energy sector, with its owner Aliko Dangote aiming for it to become the world’s largest refinery by 2028. This move comes at a time when Nigeria’s oil industry is seeking to boost its refining capabilities and expand its regional and international presence.

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