AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDangote Refinery IPO: Aliko Dangote has opened the “people’s IPO” for his Lagos refinery, aiming to raise about $1.6bn from retail investors across Africa, with a minimum buy of 10 shares at N525 each; the offer is set to close Oct 13 and Dangote retains 87% ownership. Banking Access: UBA has been authorised to take subscriptions for the IPO, while Fidelity Bank is pushing a fast, digital subscription route (including virtual accounts for non-customers). Market Pulse: Nigeria’s NGX started the week slightly higher as investors rushed into the IPO, though overall market breadth stayed mixed. Kenya Credit Scoring Upgrade: Kenya’s Hustler Fund could soon use repayment and borrowing records from banks, Saccos and digital lenders to raise credit limits for repeat borrowers. Water Project Financing Capacity: Liberia’s LWSC and the African Union Commission launched training to help build bankable, climate-resilient water and sanitation projects. Regional Trade Focus: COMESA is putting women at the centre of its trade agenda, targeting barriers to finance and cross-border market access. Power Sector Watch: South Africa’s Eskom restructuring moves toward an independent transmission operator, but cheaper power is not guaranteed.
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