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  …Dangote: We want ordinary Africans to share in the prosperity …Sanwo Olu: Dangote built a country around a refinery …Frazer: Refinery changes Africa’s geopolitical equation …Afreximbank: Project is Africa’s industrialisation mission made concrete   The proposed initial public offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has drawn strong backing …

  Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) through the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum, which brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers to explore practical strategies for business growth and …

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has reinforced its position as a leading end-to-end financial services provider through its pivotal role in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE, one of the most significant transactions in Nigeria’s capital market history. Through its subsidiaries, Stanbic IBTC is serving …

  For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve …

  On a quiet Monday morning, the proprietor of a growing private school walks through her compound before the first bell rings. The classrooms are freshly painted, teachers are preparing their lessons, and parents are arriving with children eager to begin another academic year.   Behind the excitement of the …

  The forthcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery presents Nigerians with a rare opportunity to transition from being mere consumers of energy products to becoming owners of one of the country’s most important industrial assets. President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, said the …

SIFAX Shipping Bonded Terminal has commissioned a new office building at one of its operational bases in Lagos. The new complex, which would house the staff, and officials of government agencies like the Nigerian Customs Service and Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, among others, was commissioned officially by Mrs. Wunmi Eniola-Jegede, Group Coordinating Director on behalf of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Executive Chairman of SIFAX …

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, recently hosted key stakeholders from the public and private sectors at the maiden edition of its Business Without Borders forum held in Lagos and Abuja, on 25 and 28 August 2026, respectively. The event, themed “Strengthening Nigeria-China partnerships for sustainable growth” …

In what promises to be a defining moment in Africa’s capital market, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited formally began the process of launching its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the signing ceremony for the offer of 4.1 billion ordinary shares, which is expected to open the doors of ownership …

Dr Taiwo Afolabi has called for greater investment, collaboration, and professionalisation of Nigeria’s creative industry, stressing that African indigenous knowledge must be transformed from cultural heritage into a sustainable source of innovation, economic value, and opportunity for future generations. Afolabi made the call at the 39th International Conference and 40th Annual General …