Nigeria: Man - Dangote Polypropylene Production to Revive Textile Industry, Save Nigeria $267m

Nigeria: Man - Dangote Polypropylene Production to Revive Textile Industry, Save Nigeria $267m

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the production of polypropylene by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will revive Nigeria's struggling textile industry and save the country $267 million in import costs.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is now exporting his aviation kerosene to the United States. At the head of a mega refinery in Lagos, with a production capacity of 650,000 barrels of refined fuel a day, the richest man in Africa has intensified his efforts in recent months to find outlets for the refined fuel he produces. Indeed, he accuses the Nigerian national oil company (NNPC) of blocking its access to the Nigerian market.

Dangote Refinery begins producing another product, manufacturers explain importance to economy

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has disclosed the importance of the manufacturing of polypropylene by the Dangote Refinery to the textile industry.

After Saudi shipment in February, Aliko Dangote’s refinery sends jet fuel to the U.S.

Key PointsDangote Oil Refinery shipped over 2 million barrels of jet fuel to the U.S. in March, strengthening its global energy footprint.The refinery’s growing output has cut Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel to an eight-year low, reshaping the country’s energy sector.Nigeria’s policy shift on crude sales is raising costs for refiners, forcing Dangote to adjust fuel pricing amid rising operational expenses.More than a month after shipping its…

Nigeria’s Refining Revolution is Reshaping West Africa’s Energy Landscape

The launch of the Dangote Refinery near the Port of Lagos presents an exciting opportunity to transform the energy and shipping markets in West Africa. And it stands…

Dangote Refinery Issues Tender to Sell Residual Fuel Oil

By Adedapo Adesanya Dangote Refinery reportedly issued a tender on Tuesday to sell 128,000 metric tons of residual fuel oil in April 2025. Reuters reported that this is according to a summary of the tender document. The 650,000 barrel per day Dangote refinery will close the tender today — Wednesday, March 26 by 1 pm […]