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SemaforAfrica's largest oil refinery has begun pricing its products in US dollars for sales inside Nigeria. Semafor reported the change reverses a 2024 commitment to use the local naira currency.
SemaforDangote Refinery will seek a $40 billion valuation in the largest IPO ever attempted in Africa. The offering would match the total value of all new listings on Nigeria’s exchange in 2025. The refinery reached full capacity earlier this year and expanded exports amid regional dema…
thesouthafrican.comThe expansion aims to match the world's largest refinery site and strengthen control over fuel supply chains in Nigeria.
South China Morning PostA major oil refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, is operating at full capacity and exporting refined petroleum products to multiple African countries. The facility, built with Chinese contractors, has helped address fuel shortages caused by tensions in the Middle East. Nigeria has become…
OilPrice.comNigeria transitioned to a net exporter of gasoline in March 2026, with exports reaching 55,000 barrels per day and imports dropping to 40,000 barrels per day. This shift is attributed to the Dangote refinery operating near its full capacity of 650,000 barrels per day.
tass.comThe United States is considering a plan to move troops from NATO member countries viewed as unhelpful in the campaign against Iran to more supportive nations. Sources indicate this relocation aims to bolster US military efforts. Separately, the Dangote refinery in Nigeria has inc…
SemaforNigeria's Dangote refinery has increased its fuel exports in response to supply shocks from the Israel-Iran conflict. This move aims to enhance fuel availability in the region. Other African countries are also expanding their refining capacities to mitigate future disruptions.