The export milestone comes as the Dangote refinery continues to scale operations, following its phased ramp-up and eventual attainment of full production capacity earlier this year. A company executive confirmed that the facility “has been approached by South Africa and many other countries” seeking alternative fuel supply arrangements. The report read, “Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has been approached by South Africa and many other countries to secure fuel supplies after the Iran war disrupted flows. The sustained exports from the refinery would not only stabilise fuel supply across Africa but also boost Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings and strengthen its strategic influence in the continent’s energy market. The latest shipments underscore a broader trend of rising intra-African energy trade, positioning Nigeria at the centre of a new regional fuel distribution network.

Source: Punch March 23, 2026 02:46 UTC