Tinubu Nigeria First policy
Petrol Import Ban: Dangote Piles Pressure on Tinubu, Fuel War Brews
A new wave of tension is brewing in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has urged President Bola Tinubu to implement a ban on the importation of refined petroleum products in line with the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy. The move, Dangote argues, is essential to protect local refining, particularly his […]
Marketers Urge Caution on Fuel Import Ban
Petroleum marketers have cautioned the Federal Government against implementing a hasty ban on the importation of petroleum products, warning that such a move could backfire due to Nigeria’s insufficient domestic refining capacity. The warning comes amid President Bola Tinubu’s recently announced Nigeria First Policy, which aims to prioritize local goods and services in public procurement. […]