Dangote Refinery says it does not import refined petroleum products into Nigeria, insisting that all petrol and other fuels sold from its operations are fully refined locally. The clarification was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, Mr David Bird, during a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos, amid allegations over fuel importation…
About 20 cargo vessels carrying essential goods and fuel are scheduled to dock at Nigeria’s main seaports in Lagos this week, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced. The NPA said in its Monday shipping update that the ships are expected to arrive at the Apapa and Tin-Can Island terminals between 10 and 12 November….
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed support for the Federal Government’s 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, saying it will strengthen the Naira, encourage investment, and boost domestic refining. Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, NECA Director-General, said in a statement on Sunday that the policy is timely and essential for protecting local…
