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Nigeria's SEC ordered a stop to unauthorized marketing of the Dangote Refinery IPO set for Q3 2024.

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intervened by ordering a halt to any unauthorized marketing or promotion of the Dangote Refinery initial public offering (IPO), which is slated for the third quarter of 2024. This action aims to protect investors from potential misinformation and ensure regulatory compliance during the offering process amid heightened public interest and a surge in related online searches.