Nigeria is consolidating its lead in West Africa’s refining market as the Dangote Refinery reshapes regional fuel trade, even as Angola and Ghana expand capacity and challenge import dependence.

Nigeria Customs Service and NMDPRA strengthen interagency collaboration to curb petrol smuggling, protect domestic supply, and safeguard national energy security through intelligence sharing and joint enforcement.

NLNG has appointed Engr. Adeleye Falade as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective April 2026, as Philip Mshelbila concludes his tenure to assume a global leadership role at the GECF.

ECOWAS plans to remove airline ticket taxes from January 2026, a move that could significantly reduce airfares across West Africa and boost regional trade, tourism and mobility.

Nigeria and Ethiopia launch a $500bn–$1tn Gas-by-Rail initiative to expand gas access across Africa, reduce biomass dependence, and unlock industrial growth through LNG rail transport.