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Nigeria's Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAE
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates this month, marking its first ever purchase from a Middle Eastern supplier, SP Global Commodity Insights reported last week.
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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
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.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Dangote refinery showed strategic value during recent M’East tensions — Afreximbank
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank, George Elombi, has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery played a key role in stabilising the naira by reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products. Elombi disclosed this during a Mid-Year Media Roundtable with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, where he also announced The post Dangote refinery showed strategic value during recent M’East tensions — Afreximbank appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 9, 2026
ExxonMobil to Invest $1 Billion in Nigeria
ExxonMobil and its partners will invest 1 billion in the Usan Infill Project offshore Nigeria, a development expected to add about 40,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) of crude oil production. ExxonMobil Nigeria Managing Director Jagir Baxi confirmed the investment commitment during an industry conference in Abuja, Nigeria. The investment marks ExxonMobil’s return to drilling activity [] The post ExxonMobil to Invest 1 Billion in Nigeria first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
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...
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.
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Related coverage for "Nigeria's Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAE": Daily Post Nigeria — No commercial sense to export, re-import fuel to Nigeria — Dangote Refinery. Vanguard News — Dangote Refinery denies claims of fuel export, re-importation scheme. Dateline Nigeria — Dangote refinery showed strategic value during recent M’East tensions — Afreximbank. Egypt Oil & Gas — ExxonMobil to Invest $1 Billion in Nigeria. Face2Face Africa — Dangote’s Refinery Rewrites Africa’s Energy Role. Arise News — NMDPRA Report: Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s Petrol Supply With 87.55% Share In May