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IPMAN Kicks Against Issuing Licences for Petroleum Products Import

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2026

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has kicked against the issuing of licences to some companies for the purpose of importing petroleum products into the country. In a voice note released to journalists, IPMAN National Publicity Secretary, Chinedu Ukadike, said

BUSINESS

Abiodun Defends Record on Dangote Refinery, Reaffirms Commitment to Ogun Deep Sea Port

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has dismissed allegations linking him to the relocation of the Dangote Refinery from Ogun State to Lagos, insisting that the decision was taken before he assumed office, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the proposed Deep Sea Port project in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. The governor also disclosed […]

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ECOWAS Moves to Strengthen Regional Trade as Dangote, Commission Push Business Council Operationalisation

Daily Dispatch May 30, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to deepen regional economic integration and boost private sector participation with renewed moves to operationalise the ECOWAS Business Council (EBC), a platform expected to drive investment, trade and industrial development across the sub-region. The commitment was reaffirmed during a

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NNPC Warns Dangote Import Ban Bid Could Threaten Nigeria’s Energy Security

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2026

Nigeria’s state oil firm, NNPC Limited, has accused Dangote Petroleum Refinery of attempting to stifle competition and establish monopoly control over the country’s fuel market by challenging import licences issued to rival marketers. According to court documents seen by Reuters, NNPC, in a proposed defence filed before the Federal High Court in Lagos, argued that […]

BUSINESS

NNPC, Dangote Cement Partnership to Deepen Energy Security, Boost Economic Growth

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Group have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s energy security and driving economic prosperity. This renewed alliance was cemented during a high-level visit by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, and his management team to the

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Dangote Group signs $350m deal with India’s engineers for refinery expansion

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

Dangote Group has signed a contract valued at over $350 million with India’s state-owned Engineers India Limited (EIL) for the expansion of its refinery operations. The agreement was disclosed by EIL in a statement released recently, confirming that the Indian engineering firm will act as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) as well as the Engineering, […]