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Dangote Refinery launches ₦2.15 trillion IPO to expand capacity
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has launched a ₦2.15 trillion initial public offering (IPO), marking the first refinery IPO in the 66-year history of the Nigerian Exchange. The offering consists of 4.1 billion ordinary shares priced at ₦525 per share, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares (₦5,250). The subscription period opened on September 14, 2026, and is scheduled to close on October 13, 2026.
The capital raise aims to support the refinery's expansion program, which seeks to increase its current capacity of 700,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. The company has set an ambitious target to attract approximately 10 million individual investors, aiming to democratize ownership of the strategic industrial asset.
To facilitate participation, FSDH Capital is providing a digital platform specifically for diaspora and non-resident investors to apply remotely. The IPO has generated significant retail interest, causing surges in traffic on investment platforms like Bamboo and Cowrywise. The refinery's management has stated that the proceeds will support long-term growth and operational optimization, while also working toward ensuring uniform petrol pricing across Nigeria.
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Aliko Dangote · Bamboo · Cowrywise · Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals · Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE · FSDH Capital · Nigeria · Nigerian Exchange Group · Vetiva Capital Management Limited
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The subscription period opened on September 14, 2026, and is scheduled to close on October 13, 2026. newsonlineng.com · mundonegro.inf.br · www.premiumtimesng.com · www.techcityng.com · businessday.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] The refinery plans to expand its capacity from 700,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. newsonlineng.com · www.finanzen100.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company aims to raise approximately ₦2.15 trillion through the IPO. newsonlineng.com · www.thisdaylive.com · businessday.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] This is the first refinery IPO in the 66-year history of the Nigerian Exchange. newsonlineng.com · www.techcityng.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] FSDH Capital is providing a digital platform for diaspora and non-resident investors to participate in the IPO. www.premiumtimesng.com · businessday.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company aims to attract approximately 10 million individual investors. mundonegro.inf.br · www.thisdaylive.com · newtelegraphng.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The IPO offers 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 per share. newsonlineng.com · www.premiumtimesng.com · www.techcityng.com · businessday.ng
- [● 3 SOURCES] The minimum subscription for the IPO is 10 shares, totaling ₦5,250. www.premiumtimesng.com · www.techcityng.com · businessday.ng