Dangote Refinery Nears $2.5 Billion Private Share Sale Ahead of Africa’s Biggest IPO

Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, is close to completing a $2.5 billion private share placement for Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, marking a significant step toward what is expected to become Africa’s largest initial public offering (IPO). According to reports, the transaction values the Lagos-based refinery at approximately $40 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence…