Lagos, Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally withdrawn its N100 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and two other firms, AYM Shafa Limited and A.A. Rano Limited, court documents reveal. The refinery’s lead counsel, Ogwu James Onoja SAN, filed the notice of discontinuance at the Federal High Court
In what marks a significant step toward reshaping Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas logistics, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially received a fleet of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks at its Lagos facility. The arrival of the vehicles signals an aggressive push towards the refinery’s scheduled fuel distribution rollout set for August 15, 2025.
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced the immediate suspension of its discounted fuel pricing scheme following revelations of widespread abuse and diversion of products by some affiliated marketers and strategic partners. In an internal investigation carried out by the refinery, it was discovered that several marketers who were granted access to
As Nigeria’s Federal Government gears up for a comprehensive review of its refining assets in 2025, insiders at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) signal a potential move to sell its state-owned refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna. This decision stems from persistent challenges tied to underperformance, massive capital expenditure, and a renewed
July 11, 2025 | Abuja — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again rebuffed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) bid to join its ongoing lawsuit seeking N₦100 billion in damages against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other marketers over alleged unlawful fuel import licences. In a fresh ruling
July 11, 2025 — Walvis Bay, Namibia Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to construct a fuel storage complex in Walvis Bay with a capacity of at least 1.6 million barrels of gasoline and diesel, Reuters reports . The initiative is part of a strategy to enhance refined fuel supplies to southern African countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia,
In a significant development that could shape the pricing dynamics of petroleum products across Nigeria, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially reduced its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦820 per litre. This adjustment, confirmed by sources within the oil and gas industry, comes as part of efforts by
The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has called on the Federal Government to sell off Nigeria’s ailing refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, describing them as unproductive and financially draining. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos, Ajayi-Kadir decried the continued investment of public funds into the turnaround maintenance
The Lagos chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has praised the Dangote Refinery for its significant contribution to boosting the country’s economy. In a recent statement, the youth body acknowledged the refinery’s impact on job creation, industrial growth, and local content development, emphasizing its pivotal role in Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification.
Lagos, Nigeria – June 30, 2025 In a bold move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape, the Dangote Refinery has announced a massive investment of N720 billion in 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to distribute fuel across the country. This strategic investment is expected to significantly reduce Nigeria’s dependence on diesel-powered logistics, potentially
