Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that Nigerians will have the opportunity to purchase shares in the $20 billion Dangote Refinery within the next four to five months, which is between June and July 2026.

Dangote made this known when the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and top officials paid a visit to the refinery complex in Lekki, Lagos.

Addressing NNPCL delegates, Dangote reiterated that the refinery would soon be listed on the Nigerian Stock Market, allowing individual Nigerians to participate in the ownership of the multi-billion-dollar facility.

“But individually, Nigerians too will have an opportunity in the next maximum four or five months— they will actually be able to buy their shares,” he said.

Dangote also reiterated that Nigerian shareholders would have the flexibility to receive dividends either in naira or in US dollars, noting that the refinery generates foreign exchange earnings.

“People will have a choice either to get their dividends in naira or to get their dividends in dollars because we earn in dollars,” he added.

DAILY POST reports that NNPCL holds a 7.25 percent equity stake in the Dangote refinery on behalf of the Nigerian government.

Recall that Dangote Refinery had earlier announced plans are on the way to be listed in NGX.

The visit comes on the heels of an executive order by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directing the direct remittance of oil revenues into the Federal Government account, a move that reportedly affected several income streams previously retained by NNPCL.

Canada is updating its immigration system to support sustainable growth and strengthen the economy, the federal government said on Tuesday.

The focus is on attracting highly skilled workers through the International Talent Attraction Strategy.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Metlege Diab, introduced new 2026 categories under the Express Entry system.

These will target foreign medical doctors with Canadian experience, researchers, senior managers, and skilled military personnel.

There are also new streams for pilots, aircraft mechanics, and inspectors.

Existing categories for French-speaking workers and skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, and machining will continue. Health care roles, including nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and psychologists, remain in demand.

“Canada’s future depends on a workforce ready for a changing economy. Express Entry now focuses on the skills our communities need,” said Minister Metlege Diab.

Immigration accounts for nearly all of Canada’s labour force growth.

The first draw for foreign medical doctors is planned in the coming days, with ongoing draws for other skilled workers through early 2026. These changes aim to bring in top talent and strengthen critical sectors like health care, defence, and research.