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Dangote Refinery to Supply 25 Million Litres of Petrol Daily Starting September 2024

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The Dangote Refinery is set to supply 25 million litres of petrol daily to the Nigerian market, starting in September 2024, according to an announcement by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

In a statement released on Tuesday, the NMDPRA revealed that it had convened a meeting with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to finalise the supply of local crude oil to the refinery.

During the meeting, it was agreed that NNPCL would sell and supply crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in the local currency.

The NMDPRA stated on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, “NNPCL has reached an agreement to commence the sale and supply of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in local currency at the NMDPRA headquarters in Abuja.

The refinery is set to deliver an initial supply of 25 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) into the domestic market starting this September. By October 2024, this daily supply is expected to increase to 30 million litres.”

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This development follows an official announcement by Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, who confirmed that the first rollout of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the 650,000 barrels per day refinery had begun.

Additionally, Dangote mentioned that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) would ultimately determine the pricing of petrol from the refinery, a decision that will likely have significant implications for the Nigerian market.

The Dangote Refinery, one of the largest in Africa, is expected to play a key role in reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel and addressing the country’s energy needs.

The commencement of domestic petrol production from this refinery is seen as a major milestone for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.


 

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Aliko Dangote to Step Down as Dangote Sugar Chairman After 20 Years

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Aliko Dangote is stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc after two decades of steering the company’s growth and transformation. His retirement will officially take effect on June 16, 2025.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, who praised Dangote’s contributions since he took over leadership in 2005. Over the years, he has played a major role in shaping Dangote Sugar into a top player in Nigeria’s sugar industry, overseeing its expansion and pushing key reforms in governance and operations.

During his time at the helm, the company rolled out several major projects focused on backward integration, setting up large-scale sugar production facilities in Adamawa, Taraba, and Nasarawa. These projects were designed to boost local output and cut down on the country’s reliance on imported sugar.

As part of a planned succession process, the board has named Arnold Ekpe as the incoming Chairman. Ekpe, who is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director on the board, will take over on the same day Dangote retires.

Ekpe brings decades of leadership experience, having served as Group CEO of Ecobank and held top positions across different industries. The board expressed confidence in his ability to lead the company into its next phase while also thanking Dangote for his outstanding service and dedication throughout the years.

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Ecobank Announces $250M Capital Boost at Annual General Meeting in Togo

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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.”


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CBN Assures Nigerian Stakeholders of the Banking Sector Stability and Deposit Security

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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.


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