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Dangote: My 650,000 BPD Refinery Was Built Without Government Incentives
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, stated that the construction of his 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery was accomplished without any form of support or incentives from the Nigerian government.
He made this known during the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria Summit held in Lagos, where he was represented by the Executive Director of the Dangote Group, Engr Mansur Ahmed.
Dangote highlighted the refinery’s remarkable capacity, which already supplies enough diesel and jet fuel to satisfy Nigeria’s domestic needs, addressing the country’s long-standing dependency on fuel imports.
This project, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone of Lagos, was built at a cost of $20 billion and began operations on January 12, 2024, with an initial refining capacity of 300,000 barrels per day.
By September 2024, this capacity was increased to 400,000 barrels per day, showcasing the rapid expansion of its output.
The refinery has since played a significant role in reshaping Nigeria’s energy landscape, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) being the exclusive distributor of the refinery’s petrol.
This strategic partnership led to the distribution of petrol across the nation, beginning on September 15, 2024.
Following this development, NNPCL announced an adjustment in fuel prices, setting rates between N950 and N1,100 per liter across its retail outlets nationwide.
Despite Nigeria’s status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, it has struggled for years to meet its refined petroleum needs domestically.
This has resulted in an overreliance on imports, a situation the Dangote Refinery aims to change.
Dangote emphasized that this refinery will not only reduce the nation’s import dependency but also boost economic growth by creating jobs and stabilizing fuel prices over time.
In his continuous push for reforms, Dangote has been a vocal advocate for the Nigerian government to completely eliminate fuel subsidies.
He reiterated this stance in September 2024, stressing that the removal of subsidies is essential for economic development, as it would free up government resources that could be directed toward infrastructure and social programs.
Ecobank Group is reportedly set to raise up to $250 million through an Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offering in order to strengthen the bank’s capital base.
This was revealed during the company’s annual general meeting held in Togo on the 29th of May, 2025. According to the meeting, the bank stated that the conversion price for the shares will be based on the higher of the prevailing exchange rate and the floor price of $0.02 per ordinary share.
The speaker stated “As we cast our eyes into the future and reimagine all possibilities—rising competition from banks, fintechs, and non-bank financial institutions, as well as factors such as geopolitics, regulations, and capital markets—we cannot afford complacency.”
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently assured stakeholders about the state of the banking sector in Nigeria, stating that the banking sector can still be trusted and is secure.
The assurance was shared in a statement signed by Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN. In the statement, it was emphasized that stakeholders should disregard any negative news concerning the banking sector, as such reports are misleading.
The CBN also highlighted the security of the deposits entrusted to it, stating, “There is no reason for the public to worry about the security of their deposits.” The extent of the measures and security in place was also emphasized by the director in the statement.
Nigerian Businessman Dr. Cosmos Maduka analyzes popular Billionaire, Aliko Dangote and describes him as the biggest debtor in Nigeria.
The businessman highlighted the fact that people who seem to have the most money are often the largest debtors.
“The number one debtor in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote. He’s the wealthiest man in Africa. The number one debtor in the world is the United States of America and you call them the richest in the world.”
“As you admire all of those things, it’s all credit. It’s all about credit. So you should leverage on loan, but you have to have a good structure that will support that loan.”
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