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Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya
Dangote Industries Limited has unveiled plans to increase its combined refining capacity to 2.1 million barrels per day across Nigeria and Kenya as part of its long-term strategy to expand its footprint across Africa. The Group Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, disclosed this during a visit by a delegation from The post Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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Arise News
· Jun 22, 2026
NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May
Dangote Refinery supplied 87.55 of Nigeria’s petrol in May 2026.
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 25, 2026
Unilever. Guinness. FanMilk. Kasapreko beat them all
In 2025, Kasapreko PLC recorded a turnover of GH¢3.5 billion, compared with GH¢1.03 billion for Unilever Ghana. It also surpassed Guinness Ghana and FanMilk in revenue, making it the largest listed fast-moving consumer goods company in Ghana.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 24, 2026
No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery has dismissed claims that it exports refined petroleum products to neighbouring countries only for the same products to be re-imported into Nigeria. The refinery made the clarification in a statement posted on its official social media account on Wednesday. The response follows reports alleging that the 20 billion refinery gives priority to export markets [] No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery
Face2Face Africa
· Jun 23, 2026
Dangote’s Refinery Rewrites Africa’s Energy Role
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery became the world’s largest exporter of jet fuel in April 2026, marking a significant shift in global energy markets and Africa’s position within industrial supply chains. According to industry data cited in the report, the refinery exported approximately 158,000 barrels of aviation fuel per day, overtaking traditional suppliers and highlighting the...
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 9, 2026
Nigerian Equities Surge Past South Korea’s Kospi To Lead Global Returns In 2026
Africa’s largest oil producer has claimed the top spot for global stock market returns, with Nigerian equities delivering 67 gains in dollar terms so far this year. That figure edges out South Korea’s Kospi index, which posted a 66 dollar-denominated return, according to Bloomberg data tracking 92 global stock exchanges. The Kospi has since fallen [] The post Nigerian Equities Surge Past South Korea’s Kospi To Lead Global Returns In 2026 appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
Vanguard News
· Jun 24, 2026
Dangote Refinery denies claims of fuel export, re-importation scheme
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed allegations that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and subsequently re-imported into Nigeria, describing the claims as false, misleading and lacking any commercial or operational basis. The post Dangote Refinery denies claims of fuel export, re-importation scheme appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Related coverage for "Dangote targets 2.1mbpd refining capacity in Nigeria, Kenya": Arise News — NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May. MyJoyOnline — Unilever. Guinness. FanMilk. Kasapreko beat them all. Daily Post Nigeria — No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery. Face2Face Africa — Dangote’s Refinery Rewrites Africa’s Energy Role. Foreign Policy Journal — Nigerian Equities Surge Past South Korea’s Kospi To Lead Global Returns In 2026. Vanguard News — Dangote Refinery denies claims of fuel export, re-importation scheme