Thank God for Dangote refinery, Ojulari tells NigeriansOjulari has praised the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a critical stabiliser of Nigeria’s energy system. Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026 in Abuja, Ojulari said the refinery had provided NNPC with much-needed breathing space amid challenges of operating government-owned refineries and meeting domestic fuel demand. US sends troops to Nigeria after December airstrikesThe United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, marking its first official military presence on the ground since airstrikes targeted terrorists on Christmas Day 2025. NNPC ran refineries at monumental loss — OjulariOjulari disclosed that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries were operating at monumental losses, prompting his leadership team to halt operations to prevent further value erosion. Ruling on the motion, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, admitted it for debate after it received overwhelming support from senators.

Source: Punch February 04, 2026 15:44 UTC