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“Adapt or Go Bankrupt”: Otedola Warns DAPPMAN Over Dangote Dispute

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has intervened in the dispute between the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Dangote Refinery, urging marketers to restructure rather than resist change. In a statement on Monday, Otedola advised DAPPMAN to consider acquiring the Port Harcourt Refinery to remain relevant, instead of clinging to what […]

1. “Not Here to Push Anyone Out” — Dangote Counters Monopoly Claims as Fleet Expands

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has dismissed claims of monopolistic practices as the company rolled out 1,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks in Lagos. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Dangote said the company had already invested ₦2 trillion in trucks and logistics. He disclosed that 4,000 CNG trucks had been ordered […]

Dangote Refinery Deploys 4,000 CNG Trucks for Nationwide Fuel Supply

The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will today roll out its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks to commence nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The refinery had earlier announced in August that it had received the first batch of 4,000 CNG trucks, with the distribution programme initially scheduled to begin on 15 August. During a […]

From Blackmail to Breakthrough? How Dangote and NUPENG Reached a Deal

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike after reaching an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery to recognise employees’ rights to unionise. The deal was struck at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS), attended by Finance Minister Wale Edun and representatives of […]

Even Colonial Masters Allowed Unions’: Falana Slams Dangote, Demands FG Intervention

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Federal Government to intervene in the standoff between NUPENG and the Dangote Group over alleged anti-union practices. Falana accused Dangote Refinery of compelling newly recruited drivers to sign contracts prohibiting them from joining established oil and gas unions. NUPENG had announced on Friday that its members […]

Will Nigeria Grind to a Halt Tomorrow? FG Scrambles to Stop NUPENG Strike

The Federal Government has appealed to the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to reconsider its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday, 8 September 2025. The dispute stems from allegations that the Dangote Group is preventing its employees from joining industry unions. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Head […]

Dangote Drops ₦100bn Lawsuit Against NNPCL, NMDPRA

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has formally withdrawn its ₦100 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and five other petroleum firms. The legal team for Dangote Refinery filed a notice of discontinuance at the Federal High Court in Abuja, ending proceedings against […]

Dangote Refinery Cuts Ex-Depot Petrol Price to ₦835

For the second time in April, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reviewed its ex-depot (gantry) price for petrol, lowering it to ₦835 per litre. The $20 billion Lagos-based refinery communicated the price adjustment to its marketers and customers on Wednesday. An official of the refinery confirmed the new pricing to Channels Television, noting the […]

FG Insists Naira-for-Crude Policy Still Active, Defies NNPCL’s Expiry Claim

The Federal Government has reiterated that its Naira-for-crude oil initiative remains in force and is a long-term policy, not a temporary arrangement. The move is aimed at fostering sustainable local refining and reducing the country’s reliance on foreign exchange in the oil sector. This clarification comes amid reports suggesting the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited […]

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