Aliko Dangote has accused international oil companies operating in Nigeria of manipulating prices to sabotage his refinery, the largest in Africa. Dangote's claims have been met with denials from Nigerian petroleum marketers, who argue that his statements are inaccurate. The Nigerian government has also countered Dangote's allegations, denying the importation of dirty fuel. Amid these accusations, a fire outbreak occurred at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos on June 26, 2024. The Dangote Group, through its Group Head of Corporate Communications, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the fire incident but reported no injuries and stated that the facility remains operational.
The Group Head, Corporate Communications, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina has confirmed a ‘minor’ fire incident at the Dangote Refinery today, June 26, 2024. Kudos to the firefighters and first responders who swiftly got the situation under control. https://t.co/4SCE8KuJO5
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