Industry experts and fuel marketers are calling on the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to peg its petrol prices below ₦800 per litre in a bid to ease pressure on consumers and strengthen its position in Nigeria’s liberalized downstream market. The call comes as Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest single-train refinery with a production capacity of 650,000 barrels
The Dangote Group has entered into a multi-billion naira agricultural partnership with the Niger State Government aimed at transforming rice production and advancing Nigeria’s food security agenda. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Niger National Trade Fair in Minna, Senior Special Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Abdurrahman, announced that the company
In a significant move to provide relief to Nigerians amid rising economic pressures, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again lowered the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), reducing it by N15 per litre. The new price takes immediate effect, with petrol now retailing at N875 per litre in Lagos, while varying slightly across
The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the recent employment of 89 labourers from Katsina State by the Dangote Refinery situated in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. The development follows a viral video that surfaced online earlier this month, showing a group of young men from the northern state arriving in Lagos
Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that despite the commencement of operations at his $20 billion refinery located in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos, efforts to undermine the facility remain relentless. He said he is still in a fierce battle to protect the refinery from entrenched interests
Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, marked his 68th birthday in a celebration that reflected his enduring legacy as a business icon and philanthropist. The festivities, attended by friends and family, showcased Dangote’s impact on the country’s economy and his commitment to giving back to society. The birthday celebration featured custom-made cakes from top Nigerian financial
Dangote Industries Limited has reiterated its commitment to ensuring Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in cement production and petroleum refining. This pledge comes as the company continues to expand its industrial footprint across Africa, with a focus on bolstering local production capacity and reducing reliance on imports. In the cement sector, Dangote Industries has significantly increased Nigeria’s production
