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The Promising Impact of Dangote Refinery on Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector.

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In a recent statement, Aliko Dangote, the President and Chairman of Dangote Group, asserted that his refinery located in Lekki, which boasts a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, can fulfill Nigeria’s entire petroleum production requirements. This announcement came during a facility tour attended by Zambia’s Minister for Energy, Makozo Chikote.

Dangote emphasized the refinery’s capability to generate sufficient quantities of refined products, including gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, not only for domestic consumption but also for export. “We have more than enough. The refinery is producing enough refined products to meet 100 percent of Nigeria’s requirements,” he remarked, reinforcing the facility’s role in enhancing the country’s energy independence.

Notably, earlier reports indicated that the refinery holds over N600 billion worth of petrol in its reserves. This revelation arrives at a time when the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) stated that local refineries, including Dangote’s, were only meeting 50 percent of Nigeria’s petrol needs as of February 2025. This assertion has sparked discussions, particularly in light of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) ongoing fuel import activities, which it has denied.

The commencement of fuel rollout by Dangote Refinery in September 2024 has created a competitive environment, leading to tensions between the refinery and NNPCL. As the situation unfolds, the potential of Dangote’s refinery could prove pivotal in reshaping Nigeria’s petroleum landscape, fostering self-sufficiency and economic stability within the sector.

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Falana Condemns Unlawful Street Renaming in Lagos.

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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing trend of renaming streets and public spaces in Lagos State without adherence to constitutional procedures or resident consultation. Falana describes these actions as unlawful and undemocratic.

In a recent statement, Falana specifically criticized the renaming of “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the former chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Kolade Alabi. He further cited instances of streets named after President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and alleged street naming by industrialist Aliko Dangote in honor of the late Mr. Herbert Wigwe and President Tinubu.

Falana asserts that these actions contravene the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which grants local government councils the exclusive authority for naming and numbering streets. He referenced the legal precedent set in Chief Obidi Ume v. Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, which affirmed the Abuja Municipal Area Council’s sole authority over street naming within its jurisdiction.

Falana emphasized that the “usurpation of the exclusive functions of local governments on street naming by certain individuals and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State cannot be justified under the Nigerian Constitution.” He highlighted the historical significance of the Charley Boy Bus Stop, arguing that its renaming without community consultation represents authoritarianism.

Furthermore, Falana expressed concern over the retention of colonial-era names while targeting names honoring Nigerians with positive societal contributions. He urged local government legislative arms to end arbitrary renaming practices, implement transparent processes with public hearings, and ensure community involvement in such decisions.

Falana concluded by stating that street names should not be altered arbitrarily to cater to the whims of political leaders or promote ethnic chauvinism, particularly in a cosmopolitan city like Lagos.

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Kwankwaso and Saraki Pay Respects at Buhari’s Gravesite.

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DAURA, Katsina State – In a gesture of respect and remembrance, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and former Senate President Bukola Saraki visited the gravesite of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday.

Both Kwankwaso and Saraki offered their condolences to the family of the former Head of State in Daura. Images circulating on social media depicted the leaders in prayer at the gravesite.

Buhari, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, passed away in London following a period of illness. His remains were interred in Daura earlier this week. The visits by Kwankwaso and Saraki mark the latest in a series of tributes paid to the late president.

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Public Holiday Declared on 15th July in Honour of Late Former President Buhari.

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to honor the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval. This declaration is part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period.

In a statement, the Minister described Buhari as a leader who served Nigeria with dedication and integrity, emphasizing the holiday’s purpose: to allow Nigerians to reflect on his contributions to the nation’s democratic journey and national development. Citizens are urged to use this day to promote peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, aligning with the late President’s vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria. During the mourning period, national flags will fly at half-mast. The Federal Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, the people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians.

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