Zenith Bank Plc has integrated subscription processes for the anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals into both its digital banking platforms and nation-wide branch network.
Zenith Bank has officially opened its physical and digital application platforms to allow retail and institutional investors to subscribe to the record-breaking Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.
Serving as a receiving bank and designated electronic application channel, Zenith Bank is enabling prospective investors across Nigeria and in the diaspora to participate in Africa’s largest-ever equity offer.
The 30-day subscription window runs from Monday, September 14, 2026, through Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
To make participation seamless, Zenith Bank has enabled subscriptions across its entire technological and physical network including its mobile banking app, official website, internet banking portals, USSD code (*966#), corporate internet platforms and its network of 456 branches and 84 cash centers nationwide.
Every application submitted through these channels is securely linked to the investor’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) to verify identity and safeguard the transaction from submission through share allotment.
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According to the official transaction prospectus, the Dangote Refinery IPO aims to raise ₦2.15 trillion. Shares are priced at ₦525 each, with a low minimum subscription of just 10 shares, allowing everyday investors to enter the market with a starting outlay of ₦5,250.
To further encourage long-term participation, the offer includes a special Retail Investor Incentive Programme where retail subscribers who retain their shares for a specified duration may qualify for additional bonus shares, subject to final regulatory approvals.
Within the broader transaction structure, Quantum Zenith Capital & Investments Limited is serving as a joint issuing house, while Zenith Bank handles receiving and processing operations backed by its recently upgraded IT infrastructure.
Financial regulators advise all prospective buyers to carefully review the prospectus and seek independent professional financial advice before subscribing.
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