
Dangote’s IPO Puts Nigeria’s State-Owned Refinery Failures on Trial
For three decades, the Nigerian government justified state ownership of petroleum refineries under the premise of protecting national interests.

For three decades, the Nigerian government justified state ownership of petroleum refineries under the premise of protecting national interests.

As the Dangote Refinery rolls out refined petroleum, NNPC recognises the potential of private sector efficiency and moves to sell two of its four refineries.
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