Background My last publication on this topic identified three questions (issues) that need to be answered on the NNPC limited vs Dangote Refinery rift. These are whether the NNPC Ltd has the power to: 1. Supply crude oil to local refineries? 2. Determine the price of petroleum products? 3. Act as the sole purchaser and distributor […]

‘From October 1, NNPC will commence the supply of 385kbpd of crude to Dangote Refinery, to be paid for in Naira. In return, the refinery will supply petrol and diesel of equivalent value to the domestic market in Naira’

A coalition of civil society organizations, under the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN), is sounding the alarm over the escalating tensions between Dangote Refinery Ltd (DRL) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL).

Dangote Refinery has on Sunday announced that the first set of trucks is set to load Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol at the facility.

The Lagos State Government will commence an e-call up system for managing truck movements within the Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone corridor starting September 23, 2024.

Contrary to speculation, NNPC Ltd. has stated that it did not hinder the construction and operation of the $20 billion Dangote refinery.

“I am beginning to wonder how many fools it takes to make the term ‘My Fellow Citizens’” -Honore de Balzac, 1799-1850, in LOST ILLUSIONS You were probably one of those who eagerly awaited the completion of the Dangote Refinery while labouring under the illusion that it will crash the price of fuel nationwide. Welcome to […]

The loading of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from Dangote Refinery for local consumption will commence on Sunday, September 15.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that it is forced to export 97 percent of its refined products due to low patronage by local oil marketers.

Vice President, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has said that marketers of petroleum products in Nigeria, have complained to President Bola Tinubu that the company’s diesel remains too cheap at N900 per litre.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has commended Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for his tenacity and demonstration of ‘can do’ spirit as well as his belief in his fatherland inspite of obstacles placed in his path. 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it has supplied 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote refinery to date.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday said the commencement of fuel production by the Dangote refinery will strengthen the nation’s economy by eliminating constant shortages and conserving foreign exchange.

Femi Otedola has declared that the newly operational Dangote Refinery has delivered a “death blow” to the entrenched fuel import cabals

“Our PMS (Premium Motor Spirit) can be in filling stations within the next 48 hours, depending on NNPCL,” he said.