By Prof. Wumi Iledare The NNPC Ltd GCEO Bashir Ojulari, Day 3 fire chat at NIES 2026 delivered a rare dose of economic clarity to Nigeria’s refinery debate. His justification for pausing the rehabilitation of the state refineries was…
Dangote Refinery and the 2025 Downstream Price Adjustment: A Structural Reset, Not a Crisis
Following my appearance on Africa Independent Television (AIT) Kakaki, it is important to clarify the ongoing developments in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, particularly in light of the recent price adjustments associated with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. What Nigeria is witnessing…
14th Egbogah Legacy Lecture Fuels Renewed Vision for Oil & Gas Talent Growth in Nigeria
The 14th edition of the Dr. Emmanuel Egbogah Legacy Lecture Series lit up the Emerald Energy Institute, University of Port Harcourt, as energy scholars, industry giants, and policy experts gathered to honor the late oil and gas icon while charting…
Refinery Sale Must Be Strategic, Not Symbolic — Prof. Iledare Warns
Sale should not be Elite Capture By Jennifer Dike Renowned petroleum economist, Professor Wumi Iledare, has cautioned against any hasty or sentiment-driven sale of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, urging the federal government to adopt a strategic and transparent approach…