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Key Highlights of the NME & NIRAM Expo, 2023 Deal Flow
▪︎MAN President, Otunba Francis Meshioye visit an exhibition stand at MANEXPO recently (File photo).
” Whether you are an investor, seeking promising ventures, a manufacturer looking to expand your horizons, or an industry professional seeking valuable insights, the Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment Expo (NME Expo) & the Nigeria Raw Materials Exposition (NIRAM Expo) promises to be a fertile ground for deal flow and collaborations.”
Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Director-General of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria- MAN, said in a statement five days to the exhibition holding at the Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, in Lagos, Nigeria, from 21st – 23rd November 2023.
He said that manufacturers, investors, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the continent will converge at this prestigious event to explore and harness the potential of the manufacturing sector.
This year’s edition with the theme ‘Future Manufacturing: Building a Sustainable Roadmap to the Industrialization of Nigeria” emphasis on “Deal Flow” as being the key to Manufacturing and industry growth” as the central focus, aiming to facilitate meaningful partnerships, investments, trade opportunities and collaborations that drive innovation and growth.
Key Highlights of the NME & NIRAM Expo, 2023 Deal Flow
Focus:
● Investor Meet-ups: The event will host exclusive sessions where investors can connect with promising manufacturing enterprises looking to expand, innovate, or secure funding;
● B2B Connect: A dedicated platform will enable participants to pre-schedule meetings with potential partners, ensuring valuable face-to-face interactions;
● Industry Insights: Renowned manufacturing experts and leaders of thought will share insights on emerging manufacturing trends, investment strategies and market opportunities;
● Exhibition Zone: The exhibition area will feature a curated selection of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, solutions and investment-ready projects; and
● Networking Opportunities: Participants will engage in high-level networking with industry players, government officials and representatives from international trade missions.
The Expo shall be a catalyst to facilitate deal flow which creates a significant opportunity for manufacturing companies to learn, meet new potential clients, engage with one another to find out how to deal with manufacturing challenges and ultimately grow their manufacturing businesses.
In addition, the event further supports the development of Intra-Africa trade with many African countries being represented.
Bunmi Aliyu, Managing Director, Leoht Africa, added that the potential impact of the event would be felt for many more months after, as manufacturing companies further unpack the leads and contacts they would derive from the event, thus creating potential opportunities for engagements and business interactions.
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Dangote at IPO Listing, Charges Public,”I don’t want to be called richest man in Africa”
“I don’t want anybody again to call me the richest man in Africa. I want to be called the wealthiest man in Africa so that I can create wealth for others,” he said.
The trading floor of the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX) is agog this morning as billionaire industrialist,Aliko Dangote, declared opened trading activities for the day.
“I don’t want anybody again to call me the richest man in Africa. I want to be called the wealthiest man in Africa so that I can create wealth for others,” he said.
Dangote made the remarks on Monday while sounding the gong at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos to formally launch the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.
The billionaire businessman said the IPO provided an opportunity for investors to participate in what he described as a transformational phase for Nigeria and Africa’s economies.
“Today, we are not merely offering shares. We are offering an opportunity to participate in the transformational chapter of not only Nigeria’s economy, but Africa’s economy,” Dangote said.
He urged Nigerians to deepen the capital market and promote wider ownership of wealth.
“Together, let us deepen our capital market. Together, let us create prosperity through ownership. Together, let us build a stronger Nigeria. Together, let us ensure prosperity for Africa,” he said.
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Dangote Refinery’s IPO Officially Opens Today On NGX
Speaking on the significance of the IPO, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, said:“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Dangote Refinery and, indeed, in the economic future of our nation…”
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE today announced the commencement of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the investing public.
The offer will be formally launched at a ceremony on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited in Lagos.
The IPO, which opens today, September 14, 2026, consists of 4.1 billion new ordinary shares offered at N525 per share, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares valued at N5,250.
The offer is expected to remain open until October 13, 2026, subject to the terms outlined in the Prospectus. The transaction is targeted at retail, institutional, and eligible African investors, reinforcing Dangote Refinery’s commitment to broadening ownership and deepening participation in Nigeria’s capital market.
The public offer is expected to raise approximately N2.15 trillion, making it one of the largest equity offerings ever undertaken in Africa.
The proceeds will support the Refinery’s long-term growth plans, operational expansion, strategic investments, and the creation of additional value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.
Speaking on the significance of the IPO, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, said:“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Dangote Refinery and, indeed, in the economic future of our nation. This offering is about more than raising capital; it is about creating an opportunity for ordinary Nigerians, Africans, and investors across the globe to participate directly in one of the most transformative industrial projects ever built on the continent.
We established this refinery to transform Africa’s energy landscape, create jobs, conserve foreign exchange, and unlock shared prosperity. With this IPO, we are extending that vision by democratising ownership and ensuring that millions of people can benefit from the value being created.”
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