Environmental activists in Kenya concerned over billionaire's planned oil refinery
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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has urged its members nationwide to invest in the planned Initial Public Offering of theIPMAN urges members to invest in the planned Dangote IPO, as Bismarck Rewane projects the refinery could help expand Nigeria's economy to $600bn by 2030.
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Dangote Foundation To Give Students 10 Free Shares After Buying 10 SharesDangote Foundation Gives Students 10 Free IPO Shares After Buying 10 Shares
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- mongabay.com11:06first to report
Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s choice of Lamu, Kenya, for his oil refinery project, estimated to cost $17 billion, has elicited mixed reactions, with environmental activists warning of its potential risks to the local ecosystem and the community’s livelihoods, while the government is playing up its economic benefits. The Nigerian business tycoon’s decision to locate the refinery […]
Fri, 7 August 2026
3 reports- capitalfm.africa11:00
Other East African countries he identified as promising investment destinations include Tanzania and Rwanda.
- hongkongherald.com11:30
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- mexicostar.com7 Aug, 11:30their copy
- nashvilleherald.com7 Aug, 11:30their copy
- singaporestar.com7 Aug, 11:30their copy
- bangladeshsun.com7 Aug, 11:30their copy
- AllAfrica12:50
[Capital FM] Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has mentioned Kenya as one of the top 10 African countries for investment, citing the opportunities available across the continent.
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Construction of the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu is set to begin in October, Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has said.
- theeagleonline.com.ng15:17
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- thisdaylive.com05:00
- nigerianeye.com15:00
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Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica07:29
[Premium Times] When conversations turn to investment in Africa, one name consistently dominates the discussion: Aliko Dangote. Over the past four decades, the Nigerian industrialist has become more than Africa's richest businessman - he has emerged as one of the continent's most influential advocates for industrialisation, value addition and economic self-reliance. His investments tell a story that goes beyond profit; they reflect a philosophy that Africa can no longer afford to remain merely...
- premiumtimesng.com21:31
AFC describes the investment as a continuation of its long-term partnership with the Dangote Group and commitment to financing transformative industrial projects across Africa.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica22:39
[Daba Finance] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has secured a $1 billion underwriting programme ahead of its planned Nigerian stock-market listing, adding another source of capital as the company prepares what could become Africa's largest IPO. The programme includes a funded $600 million private placement and a $400 million underwriting commitment that will support the public offer when it launches.
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- thisdaylive.com07:00
Tue, 25 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:06
[The Conversation Africa] East Africa, a region that has been working to deepen economic integration for more than 25 years, has a history of disagreements about the location of energy infrastructure. Uganda discovered oil in 2006 with the potential to pump an estimated 210,000 to 230,000 barrels of oil per day at peak production. Back in 2014, Kenya and Uganda agreed on a joint crude oil pipeline from Uganda's oil fields at Lake Albert to the Indian Ocean. But the plan was shelved in 2016....
- AllAfrica05:51
[New Times] President Paul Kagame said Rwanda would be happy to acquire a stake in Aliko Dangote's planned oil refinery in East Africa, though talks are still in the early stages.
- ghanamma.com19:16
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- africa.com09:08
- AllAfrica09:55
[This Day] The emergence of world-class refining capacity in Nigeria led by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery represents more than an achievement in energy. It signals the possibilities of an economy increasingly defined by value addition, industrial capability, and productive investment, writes Peter Uzoho
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- thesun.ng02:34
Former President of the Africa Shipowners Association (ASA), Captain Ladi Olubowale, has thrown his weight behind Dangote Group’s plan to acquire vessels, but challenged the conglomerate to ensure Nigerian shipowners also benefit by allocating part of its cargo to indigenous operators.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica06:31
[Daily Trust] President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has commended the Federal Government for implementing economic reforms that he said are repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth, strengthening investor confidence and accelerating economic recovery.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica23:24
[Daba Finance] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received approval from Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission to sell 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 ($0.40) each, clearing the way for an initial public offering that could raise about ₦2.15 trillion, or $1.6 billion. The order book is expected to open on September 14, putting the company on course for one of Africa's largest public offerings.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- vanguardngr.com07:29
… Proposed 4.1bn share offer could raise approximately ₦2.15trnBy Udeme Akpan The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the commencement of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, paving the way for what could become one of the largest capital market transactions in Nigeria’s history. The approval was conveyed […]
Mon, 7 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica13:21
[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and owner of the 700,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) plant, led the sign-off ceremony in Lagos on Monday.
- quicknews-africa.net15:34
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE on Monday unveiled an N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offer (IPO) to raise capital for expansion and broaden public ownership of the company. Chief Executive of the company, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said the offer would give Nigerians and other Africans an opportunity to acquire shares in the 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery. The
- dailymaverick.co.za22:05
Africa’s richest share listing goes to market next week and the global energy market may never be the same again.…
Tue, 8 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:45
[Leadership] Dangote Refinery has completed the endorsement of its offer documents for its initial public offering, paving the way for the launch of its $1.6 billion public equity sale, described as Africa's largest ever, next week.
- AllAfrica06:57
[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and owner of the 700,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) plant, led the sign-off ceremony in Lagos on Monday.
- bne IntelliNews17:27
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to invest $14.3bn to double processing capacity to 1.4mn bpd by 2029 as it moves ahead with an IPO expected to be Africa’s largest ever.
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- thesun.ng00:41
President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery is aimed at giving ordinary Nigerians the opportunity to own a stake in the country’s biggest private industrial project.
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- allafrica.com9 Sept, 08:24their copy
Thu, 10 September 2026
3 reports- bne IntelliNews08:56
The Kenyan president’s chief economic adviser said the refinery in Lamu could eventually source about 600,000 bpd from Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan, which would cover about 86% of nameplate capacity.
- hallmarknews.com18:15
The proposed N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery could help propel Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from about $278 billion to $600 billion by 2030, economist and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has projected. Rewane made the projection at the Abuja investor roadshow for the refinery’s public […]
- punchng.com23:54
Dangote refinery reveals it is facing 14 lawsuits with claims totalling N295bn, as disclosed in its recent Initial Public Offering (IPO) prospectus.
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- punchng.com01:38edited after publishing
IPMAN urges members to invest in the planned Dangote IPO, as Bismarck Rewane projects the refinery could help expand Nigeria's economy to $600bn by 2030.
- tribuneonlineng.com05:51
Add as a preferred source Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, is enabling Nigerians at home and abroad to participate in the initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, providing digital payment infrastructure for retail and diaspora investors to fund their share subscriptions. Flutterwave’s role in facilitating access to the Dangote IPO […]
- leadership.ng07:00
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has bought at least 16 million barrels of Nigerian crude oil for delivery in October, according to four industry sources cited by
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- Le Monde (France)14:30
De Lagos à Nairobi en passant par Johannesburg, les milieux financiers africains s’enthousiasment pour l’introduction à la Bourse de Lagos de la raffinerie de Lekki, qui s’ouvrira lundi 14 septembre sur fond de bénéfices en forte hausse et d’une géopolitique mondiale favorable.
Sun, 13 September 2026
1 report- punchng.com23:27
An editorial on the Dangote Refinery IPO, analysing its valuation, risks, and potential to create wealth for millions of Nigerian investors.
Mon, 14 September 2026
10 reports- AllAfrica07:19
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government has called for the creation of an enabling environment that will allow more African entrepreneurs to build businesses at the scale achieved by Aliko Dangote, saying the continent must move from being a consumer of global resources to a producer and owner of wealth.
- AllAfrica08:53
[Premium Times] The month-long share sale, which is out to sell 4.1 billion shares at N525 ($0.000013) per unit, will run through 13 October, with listing scheduled for November.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:21
Retail investors can take part in offering with minimum purchase of 10 shares, with subscription period running from Sept. 14 to Oct. 13.
- The Guardian World12:38
Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds The fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initial public offering. If Monday’s flotation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on the Nigerian exchange goes to plan, then Aliko Dangote will add a further $23bn (£17bn) to his $35bn net worth. Continue...
- AllAfrica14:01
[Premium Times] "By doing so, because the company will be very, very large, we will be having 10 per cent of the total America's capacity," Mr Dangote added.
- DW Top Stories14:12
Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?
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- AllAfrica15 Sept, 06:53their copy
- DW Top Stories14:12
Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?
- BBC News World15:47
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:16
POČETNA javna ponuda dionica (IPO) odnosi se na oko tri posto udjela u rafineriji Dangote.
- bne IntelliNews17:50
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched a NGN2.15 trillion ($1.6bn) IPO in Nigeria, with potential proceeds of about $2.1bn and an implied post-offer valuation near $49bn.
Tue, 15 September 2026
15 reports- dailytrust.com02:05
President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, yesterday said the Dangote Group has secured about $46bn to finance its group-wide expansion...
- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
Nigerian backer and Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote confirmed that ground-breaking could start as soon as this month, even as Kenya advances its own separate plans.
- naija247news.com04:00
LAGOS, Nigeria, September 14, 2026 (Naija247news) — Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE will reward eligible retail investors with additional
- naija247news.com04:00
- naija247news.com04:00
LAGOS, September 14 (Naija247news) — Dangote Refinery will open the order book for its $1.6 billion initial public offering on Monday, launching one of
- naija247news.com04:00
LAGOS, September 14 (Naija247news) — Dangote Refinery’s landmark initial public offering attracted more than ₦10 billion in subscriptions within minutes of
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:43
Der nigerianische Unternehmer Aliko Dangote bietet Aktien im Wert von 1,8 Milliarden Dollar an. Es wäre der größte Börsengang in der Geschichte des Kontinents.
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:43
Der nigerianische Unternehmer Aliko Dangote bietet Aktien im Wert von 1,8 Milliarden Dollar an. Es wäre der größte Börsengang in der Geschichte des Kontinents.
- AllAfrica07:00
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- AllAfrica08:25
[Leadership] President and chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured investors that the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE presents a compelling opportunity for strong returns and sustainable wealth creation, positioning the offer as a chance for Nigerians and Africans to participate in one of the continent's most significant industrial achievements.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:50
Nigerijský miliardář Aliko Dangote zahájil největší prodej akcií v historii Afriky. Veřejnosti na burze v Lagosu nabídl podíl ve své ropné rafinerii. Prodejem by mohl získat až 2,1 miliardy dolarů (44,2 miliardy korun), informoval server BBC.
- indiatimes.com10:45
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, saw his net worth significantly increase after the Dangote Refinery IPO. The massive oil facility is now available to investors on the Nigerian Exchange. This offering aims to raise approximately 2.15 trillion Naira for the refinery. The refinery's equity is valued at around 63 trillion Naira, or $47.6 billion. Future plans include expanding production capacity to 1.4 million barrels daily by 2029.
- AllAfrica11:04
[Vanguard] President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said having a son is not currently a priority for him, stressing that he is satisfied with the achievements of his three daughters.
- bne IntelliNews15:02
Nigeria, Africa's oil producer, spent decades exporting crude while importing much of its petrol, diesel and aviation fuel. That began to change when the Dangote refinery came online.
- theeagleonline.com.ng16:29
Wed, 16 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica06:22
[Vanguard] President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has assured retail and small investors that they will receive priority allocation if the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery is oversubscribed.
- AllAfrica07:07
[Vanguard] THE President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said Nigerians were still paying high prices for petrol despite the commencement of large-scale domestic refining, saying local production does not completely insulate the country from global crude oil prices and market disruptions.
Thu, 17 September 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia10:31
- bne IntelliNews13:12
Nigeria’s $1.6bn Dangote refinery IPO has overwhelmed investment platforms as retail demand surges, while broker valuations highlight risks around margins, crude supply and a planned $14.3bn expansion.
- BBC News World23:24
Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.
Fri, 18 September 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica05:32
[This Day] Financial and economic analysts yesterday described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) as a test of the country's capital-market discipline, an opportunity to broaden ownership of strategic assets, and a pointer to how the country could finance development beyond mounting reliance on debt.
- promptnewsonline.com07:25
Africa’s biggest refinery has opened its doors to public ownership in what is being billed as the continent’s largest-ever initial public offering.
- Novinky (Czechia)11:22
Poté, co začátkem týdne nejbohatší Afričan Aliko Dangote nabídl akciový podíl v obří nigerijské rafinerii na burze, rozpoutal nečekanou nákupní horečku. První den zkolabovala oblíbená investiční mobilní aplikace. Akcie nakupují i Nigerijci, kteří mají hluboko do kapsy, a prodej je velké téma sociálních sítí, upozornil server BBC.
- AllAfrica16:44
[Premium Times] "Well, within the refinery, the workforce will practically become double, except in the water treatment section, because there we already have substantial capacity," Edwin Devakumar, vice president, oil & gas and fertiliser at Dangote Industries Limited, told journalists at the refinery in Lagos on Friday.
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- thisdaylive.com04:00
Mon, 21 September 2026
4 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
La operación del Grupo Dangote, que suministra combustible para aviones europeos, busca financiar una expansión multimillonaria y ampliar el acceso a la inversión bursátil en un país donde gran parte de la población tiene ingresos muy reducidos
- AllAfrica05:22
[Daily Trust] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is eyeing accelerated delivery of its 1.4 million barrels per day expansion target by 2029, according to Vice President, Oil and Gas and Fertiliser, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Devakumar Edwin.
- Al Jazeera English09:02
The world’s richest Black man says he aims to make Africa more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:20
Spätestens seit dem Iran-Krieg muss man sagen: Das Timing des nigerianischen Unternehmers hätte kaum besser sein können. Denn während die Straße von Hormus blockiert ist, kann der reichste Mann des Kontinents Öl liefern.
Tue, 22 September 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English06:15
Dangote has slashed fuel imports, but market concentration risks keeping the benefits from common Nigerians.
- nigerianeye.com14:15
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Wed, 23 September 2026
3 reports- nairobiwire.com03:50
President William Ruto is set to break ground for the KSh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery on September 30, a 700,000-bpd project backed by Aliko Dangote.
- bne IntelliNews04:03
Financing, crude supply, port infrastructure and permitting remain key execution tests for the Nigerian group's planned 700,000-bpd Lamu refinery.
- Times of India10:35
Aliko Dangote has hired Engineers India Ltd to oversee his $16 billion refinery construction in Kenya. The refinery in Lamu will have a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day when completed. Dangote plans to strengthen regional energy security by reducing reliance on imports through this project. Work is scheduled to begin by the end of September as part of a larger expansion plan.
Thu, 24 September 2026
1 report- bne IntelliNews06:34
Nigeria’s stock market is moving closer to the mass market. WhatsApp access to public offers and Dangote Refinery’s low $4 minimum investment are testing whether retail share ownership can reach a much broader group of Nigerians.
Fri, 25 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica17:37
[This Day] Nigerians can invest in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals with a minimum subscription of N5,250 under an initial public offering launched recently. The company is offering 4.1 billion ordinary shares at N525 each. The offer, valued at about N2.15 trillion if fully subscribed, opened September 14 and is scheduled to close October 13.
Mon, 28 September 2026
3 reports- bne IntelliNews05:27
Credit: bne IntelliNews African cement producers Dangote, PPC and BUA report stronger earnings. But across the continent, new capacity, uneven demand and rising costs are testing investment returns.
- AllAfrica07:13
[Premium Times] "I always know Nigerians to be very great people, very aggressive go-getters. But I didn't anticipate that it was at this scale," Mr Ruto said.
- AllAfrica09:57
[This Day] Abuja -- The Dangote Group has unveiled more details of its 'Vision 2030', targeting over $115 billion in group turnover and $35 billion in annual profit by 2030, anchored on nearly $50 billion in new investments across Africa.
Tue, 29 September 2026
6 reports- bne IntelliNews10:10
Credit: Dangote Group The award comes as Dangote Petroleum Refinery advances a $14.3bn expansion that would double capacity to 1.4mn bpd and pursues new refining and fuel-distribution projects in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa.
- bne IntelliNews12:51
Credit: Dangote Group Dangote Group hopes to list its fertiliser business in 2027 as it plans to expand annual urea capacity from 3mn tonnes to 12mn tonnes.
- allafrica.com13:31
Dangote Group is targeting $36 billion in full-year revenue in 2026, following a strong first-half performance, as the conglomerate accelerates its expansion across Africa.
- AllAfrica15:20
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The ownership and operations of the Dangote East Africa Refinery, whose construction will be launched tomorrow, will be open and transparent, President William Ruto has said.
- bne IntelliNews15:32
Credit: bne IntelliNews A Kenyan court has ordered parties to maintain the status quo on disputed land earmarked for Dangote’s $15bn-$16bn Lamu refinery ahead of the September 30 groundbreaking.
- tribuneonlineng.com21:21
Add as a preferred source Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) are stepping up efforts to deepen cross-border capital-market integration, with both exchanges exploring stronger links that could enable companies and investors to access opportunities beyond their domestic markets. The latest push emerged from a high-level investor engagement in Nairobi […]
Wed, 30 September 2026
13 reports- nairobiwire.com03:46
Aliko Dangote has responded to the Lamu refinery court dispute, saying legal challenges are routine as 133 residents challenge the project’s land arrangements.
- nairobiwire.com03:50
Ruto warns critics against derailing the Lamu oil refinery and says Kenyans can buy shares via the NSE. Read what he said in Kilifi before groundbreaking.
- kenya-today.com04:43
President William Ruto warned that his administration will block any attempts to derail the Sh2.2 trillion Lamu oil refinery project with Aliko Dangote, pledging state support and public share offerings.
- AllAfrica04:51
[This Day] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, yesterday remained upbeat about the take-off of his $16 billion Lamu Refinery in Kenya despite a court ruling directing parties to maintain the status quo on the disputed site, with the company insisting that today's groundbreaking ceremony would go ahead.
- BBC News World08:12
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
- AllAfrica09:41
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote have broken ground for the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu, marking the formal start of construction of the massive petroleum project.
- AllAfrica10:38
[Leadership] The president/chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared that all companies operated by the Dangote Group will eventually be opened to public ownership.
- businessdailyafrica.com15:00
Kenyan investors have been given access to the IPO for as little as Sh49 via the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) under a new vehicle that awaits regulatory approval.
- DW Top Stories15:11
An oil refinery on Kenya's coast is expected to be completed in 40 months, and will process an estimated 700,000 barrels of oil per day. Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will lead the project.
- businessdailyafrica.com15:45
For Kenyan founders, the work starts now. Map the value chain before the tenders open. Get certified to the standards a refinery demands.
- hydrocarbonprocessing.com16:45
Aliko Dangote and Kenyan President William Ruto broke ground on the site, where the billionaire wants to replicate his group's 700,000-barrel-per-day Nigerian refinery as countries including Kenya and Uganda look to start producing crude oil.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:06
Planned refinery to supply gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to Kenya and neighboring countries, aiming to reducing reliance on imported refined fuel
- Tagesschau (Germany)17:23
Mit Erdöl kennt sich Aliko Dangote aus: Der reichste Afrikaner betreibt in Nigeria die größte Raffinerie des Kontinents. Nun soll eine weitere in Kenia dazukommen. Dangote verfolgt damit große Pläne. Von K. Bensch.
Thu, 1 October 2026
8 reports- zalebs.com09:22
Former President Obasanjo alleges Lafarge obstructed Dangote’s cement ambitions as the Nigerian tycoon expanded manufacturing operations across Africa.
- allafrica.com10:33
Analysis - The two entrepreneurs represent distinct forms of business leadership, and governments must create the conditions for both to thrive.
- bne IntelliNews11:17
Credit: Dangote Group Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote plans to invest about $50bn across Africa by 2030, extending a capital-intensive expansion that is pushing his conglomerate further into refining, fertiliser, cement, energy and infrastructure.
- AllAfrica13:41
[Premium Times] "The people who really didn't want Aliko to succeed in cement production is a French company called Lafarge, and they put every obstacle on Aliko's way, just as they are still doing to us today," Mr Obasanjo said.
- Le Monde (France)14:00
Le magnat nigérian Aliko Dangote ambitionne de répliquer sa raffinerie de Lagos à Lamu, une région isolée face à l’océan Indien. Mercredi 30 septembre, en présence de chefs d’Etat africains, s’est tenue une cérémonie hautement politique et symbolique.
- AllAfrica14:54
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bamburi Cement Plc is seeking to supply more than one million tonnes of cement and concrete products to the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu.
- AllAfrica17:53
[Daba Finance] Kenyan investors could gain access to Dangote Petroleum Refinery shares through Global Depositary Receipts traded on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, creating a local route into Africa's largest IPO. Renaissance Capital is developing the structure, subject to approval from Kenya's Capital Markets Authority and the NSE, with a potential launch in early December.
- leadership.ng20:15edited after publishing
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Dangote Foundation To Give Students 10 Free Shares After Buying 10 SharesThe Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has launched a Student Share Grant Initiative designed to help young Nigerians begin their investment journey early while
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica04:52
[RFI] East Africa is accelerating its push for greater energy independence with a new $16 billion refinery in Kenya - but the project is raising fears over the environmental cost of an expanding oil economy.
- bne IntelliNews16:16
Credit: Dangote Group Kenya's consumer federation wants a review of the state's planned 10% stake in Aliko Dangote's $16bn Lamu refinery, the project's second legal challenge.
Sun, 4 October 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
El magnate prepara la salida a Bolsa de su gran planta en Nigeria, una operación con la que espera captar unos 1.440 millones de euros
- punchng.com23:03
The Dangote Group has called for Nigeria to boost its domestic production capacity to strengthen economic resilience, create jobs and reduce import depende
Tue, 6 October 2026
3 reports- bne IntelliNews07:06
Credit: Dangote Group Kenyan investors can gain exposure to Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s Nigerian IPO through GDRs backed by allocated shares, with any subsequent NSE listing still subject to share allocation and Nigerian regulatory approval.
- AllAfrica08:09
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Thirdway Alliance Kenya Party Leader Ekuru Aukot has asked the Government to disclose the owners of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery and details of agreements signed for the Sh2.2 trillion project in Lamu.
- AllAfrica10:24
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan institutional investors can now participate in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Nigeria through CPF Capital & Advisory, following approval by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- thisdaylive.com03:45
- independent.co.ug07:00
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has authorised the marketing and distribution of the initial public offering (IPO) for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to eligible Ugandan investors. The Authority has, however, restricted participation to high-net-worth individuals and institutional or professional investors. The approval allows SBG Securities Uganda Limited to …
Fri, 9 October 2026
2 reports- enca.com00:00
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators.
- allafrica.com04:31
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is extending its initial public offering (IPO) to include investors across East Africa. This strategic move follows recent approvals from the Capital Markets Authority in both Kenya and Uganda. The company originally launched its significant IPO in September, with the aim of broadening investor participation beyond its home market.
Mon, 12 October 2026
2 reports- zalebs.com06:01
Vice President Kashim Shettima has signalled that a planned Nigerian Stock Exchange listing for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited could have a major
- kenya-today.com15:04
Renaissance Capital lowered the entry requirement for Dangote Petroleum Refinery GDRs on the NSE from KES 107,000 to KES 535, enabling smaller Kenyan investors to participate.
Tue, 13 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:08
[This Day] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has extended the deadline for its initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks to October 27 to give more investors across Africa the opportunity to participate in what is expected to be the continent's largest share sale.
- bne IntelliNews06:49
Credit: AI-generated illustration Dangote Petroleum Refinery extends its $1.6bn Nigerian IPO to October 27, targeting expansion to 1.4mn bpd as retail demand grows.
- Le Monde (France)13:30
Le magnat nigérian des affaires a promis que l’entrée sur la place financière de Lagos de sa raffinerie serait « l’introduction en Bourse du peuple ». Il ambitionne de rassembler 10 millions de souscripteurs.
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- allafrica.com15:24
Press Release - The cargo is destined for the Soroman Depot in Calabar, Cross River State, signaling an important step for the company's strategic initiatives in petroleum distribution and coastal logistics.
Mon, 19 October 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica03:43
[Daily Trust] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced that its ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) has attracted participation from investors across Africa and around the world.
- AllAfrica03:43
[This Day] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals yesterday announced that its ongoing Initial Public Offer (IPO) has attracted overwhelming participation from investors across Africa and the global investment community, with subscriptions received from more than 90 countries, including investors from 51 of Africa's 54 nations.
- thetidenewsonline.com05:45
Alfa Designs Nigeria Limited, an asset management company, has assured Nigerians that the country possesses the resources to navigate the current global energy crisis. In a press statement released to The Tide’s source on Friday in Abuja, the group said Nigeria had a significant resource advantage due to its vast natural gas reserves. “At a time when global […]
- AllAfrica08:34
[Premium Times] The initiative forms part of the foundation's broader target of empowering two million vulnerable women across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the statement said.
- AllAfrica10:37
[Africa Check] Dangote Group didn't advertise thousands of jobs at Kenyan refinery - ads circulating on Facebook fake
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- opinionnigeria.com07:45
The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers urges the FG to privatise moribund refineries within 22 months, giving private investors operational control.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica12:10
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has acquired a 24.76 percent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) valued at about Sh42.5 billion from government institutions.
Thu, 22 October 2026
2 reports- businessdailyafrica.com15:00
Aliko Dangote is seen as a strategic investor in KPC and is expected to align the operations of the pipeline company with his endeavour to build an oil refinery in the port of Lamu.
- africa-newsroom.com15:59
David Bird’s participation comes as Dangote advances its East African refining and distribution strategy, anchored by a 700,000-bpd Lamu Refinery and 25% stake in KPC
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- Le Monde (France)16:45
L’homme le plus riche d’Afrique a racheté 25 % de la société d’oléoducs du Kenya, où il doit construire une réplique de sa raffinerie nigériane. Il poursuit d’autres projets au Cameroun, en Namibie, et entre l’Ethiopie et Djibouti.