The Nigerian Industrial Behemoth That Could Reshape the African Economy

Earlier in August, it was reported that Nigeria's Dangote Refinery secured a $1 billion underwriting for its upcoming stock market listing, set to become Africa's largest IPO. According to the UN, growth across Africa was expected to reach 4.0% in 2026. The history of economic development in Africa is a vexed one; access to critical resources, whether its minerals or petrochemicals, has not always equated to improved economic conditions. In this episode, we talk to Joe Studwell, the author of Ho