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Dangote Refinery Targets $2 Billion Private Investment Ahead of Historic IPO Listing

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Dangote Refinery Attracts Nearly $2 Billion Ahead of Mega IPO

Investor interest in the Dangote Refinery continues to surge as the company moves closer to what could become one of Africa’s biggest stock market listings. Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, revealed that the refinery is targeting about $2 billion…

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May 22, 2026

Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment during the official endorsement of AEBS 2026 in Lagos.

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Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment Officially Endorses African Entrepreneurship & Business Summit (AEBS) 2026

Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment Officially Endorses African Entrepreneurship & Business Summit (AEBS) 2026 The Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment (MCCTI) has officially endorsed the African Entrepreneurship & Business Summit (AEBS) 2026,…

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May 22, 2026

Angola surpasses Kenya in latest IMF 2026 Africa GDP rankings

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Angola Overtakes Kenya as Africa’s 6th Largest Economy

Angola has officially overtaken Kenya to become Africa’s sixth largest economy, according to the latest 2026 rankings released by the International Monetary Fund, marking another major shift in the continent’s economic landscape. The latest IMF figures show Angola’s Gross Domestic…

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May 22, 2026

Femi Otedola visits Dangote Refinery in Lagos ahead of planned $100 million investment.

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Femi Otedola to Invest $100 Million in Dangote Refinery

Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has revealed plans to invest $100 million in the massive Dangote Group refinery project, a move that further strengthens investor confidence in Nigeria’s fast-evolving energy sector. Otedola disclosed the planned investment on Wednesday after visiting…

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May 21, 2026

Travelers at an international airport undergo enhanced health screening following new US Ebola travel restrictions affecting DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

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Wireless Technology Expansion to Nigeria, Ghana, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire to Boost Internet Access Across West Africa

The United States has launched a major digital infrastructure push in West Africa, with Nigeria positioned at the center of a new broadband expansion project designed to improve internet access in underserved communities. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced…

Published by ttybrandafrica
May 20, 2026

Tony Elumelu expected to join Seplat Energy board following $500M Heirs Energies stake acquisition deal.

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Tony Elumelu Set to Join Seplat Energy Board After $500M Heirs Energies Stake Deal

Nigeria’s energy sector is heading into a major governance shift as Tony Elumelu prepares for a board seat at Seplat Energy Plc. Shareholders are expected to vote on his appointment on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, during the company’s 13th Annual…

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May 20, 2026

African travelers arrive in Togo following the country’s new 30-day visa-free travel policy for all African citizens.

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Togo Grants Visa-Free Access to All African Citizens for 30 Days

The government of Togo has announced a major visa-free travel policy for Africans, allowing citizens across the continent to enter the country without a visa for up to 30 days. The move positions Togo among a growing number of African…

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May 20, 2026

Kenya’s $5 Billion Housing Boom: Ruto Declares Largest Affordable Housing Programme in Africa at WUF13

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Kenya Leads Africa in Housing Revolution, Ruto Says at Global Summit

Kenya has positioned itself at the center of Africa’s urban transformation after President William Ruto declared that the country now runs the largest affordable housing programme on the continent, backed by a $5 billion locally funded initiative. Speaking during the…

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May 19, 2026

Wizkid celebrates historic 11 billion Spotify streams milestone as Afrobeats reaches new global heights.

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Wizkid Makes History as First African Artist to Reach 11 Billion Spotify Streams

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has achieved another historic milestone after becoming the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The record further strengthens his position as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports and…

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May 19, 2026

Malaysia-born billionaire investor Cheah Cheng Hye speaking during a finance event after building Value Partners into a leading Hong Kong asset management company.

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From Selling Pineapples on Malaysian Roads to Becoming a Hong Kong Billionaire

A childhood shaped by hunger and hardship did not stop Malaysia-born investor Cheah Cheng Hye from becoming one of Asia’s most respected billionaires. Instead, those difficult early years helped sharpen the discipline and resilience that later turned him into a…

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May 19, 2026