Aliko Dangote
3 Aug
De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a Lagos State socio-cultural organisation, has written to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following recent revelations by President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, requesting details and to clear the air on issues surrounding the land Africa's richest man used to build refinery in the state. Leaders of the group are demanding explanation…
2 Aug
The antagonism to Aliko Dangote in his rescue efforts for a nation that produces oil but prefers to import fuel, alias PMS, premium motor spirit, and diesel for her domestic use whether in industries or to drive public utilities
29 Jul
Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) has called for more collaboration between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to restore public trust in the company. Recall that the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, recently alleged that some officials of the NNPCL and oil traders own blending plants…
29 Jul
Hon. Peter Aniekwe, representing Anambra East and West federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to cease spreading false claims against the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company. In a statement issued in…
28 Jul
The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has called on billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote to respect and adhere to the regulations set by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, emphasising that the NNPC, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have long been established as the…
28 Jul
A coalition of Northern stakeholders under the auspices of Arewa Youths Assembly has asked the National Assembly (NASS) to make public its laboratory report on the quality of products produced by Dangote Refinery. The organisation noted that the call became necessary due to allegations from some quarters over the quality of the products being churned…
28 Jul
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the last election in Kogi State, Alhaji Muritala Ajaka, says Nigerians can be rest assured that President Bola Tinubu will fix the multifaceted challenges in the country. Ajaka, in a statement on Sunday, stated that President Tinubu, with his wealth of…
27 Jul
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) has called on the Federal Government to support the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and other domestic refineries to eliminate the nation's reliance on imported petrol, diesel, and other refined products. HOSTCOM highlighted the long-standing issues with government-owned refineries, which have been inactive for over…
27 Jul
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned attempts by some vested interests to undermine the Dangote Refinery, a landmark project by the Dangote Group owned by Alhaji Aliko Dangote. NEF also highlighted the refinery’s potential to transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, providing much needed refining capacity and reducing the country’s reliance on imported…
26 Jul
Coalition of unemployed youths have demanded the immediate sack of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Mr. Farouk Ahmed, over his role in the alleged sabotage of the Dangote Refinery. The youths, led by Amb Solomon Adodo at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, wondered why the…
26 Jul
In the wake of growing tensions within Nigeria's oil sector, local oil traders and marketers are calling on Dangote Refinery to implement a more equitable business model that ensures a level playing field for all market participants. This plea comes amid accusations of market monopoly and preferential treatment for foreign buyers. READ MORE: Senate wades…
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