The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos is undergoing enhancements to increase its capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 700,000 barrels per day.

The upgrade, intended to increase the facility’s nameplate capacity by an additional 50,000 barrels per day, is anticipated to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year.

During a recent tour of the refinery in Lekki, Lagos, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, shared insights with both guests and journalists.

Dangote mentioned that the largest single-train refinery may not operate at full capacity this year due to ongoing modifications. However, he is confident that these adjustments will enhance the refinery's performance.

Dangote has stated that as of July 2025, the Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking unit is functioning at 85% of its maximum capability.

RFCC is a process employed in oil refineries to transform heavy leftover feedstocks into higher-value, lighter products like gasoline, LPG, and diesel.

He said, “Our RFCC is at 85 per cent. We are not up to 100 per cent because there are some modifications that we are doing. It will finish by the end of the year, and we believe we will get to 700,000 bpd, not even 650,000, because all the other components that we have and all the other departments have all (reached 100 per cent). Some are even doing up to 145 per cent. So, we’ve done very well in that area.

“As a company, we bought 10 million barrels of crude this month. So, 10 million barrels this month means that at the capacity we are, it’s about 55 per cent coming from the US.”

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos is undergoing enhancements to increase its capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 700,000 barrels per day.

The upgrade, intended to increase the facility’s nameplate capacity by an additional 50,000 barrels per day, is anticipated to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year.

During a recent tour of the refinery in Lekki, Lagos, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, shared insights with both guests and journalists.

Dangote mentioned that the largest single-train refinery may not operate at full capacity this year due to ongoing modifications. However, he is confident that these adjustments will enhance the refinery's performance.

Dangote has stated that as of July 2025, the Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking unit is functioning at 85% of its maximum capability.

RFCC is a process employed in oil refineries to transform heavy leftover feedstocks into higher-value, lighter products like gasoline, LPG, and diesel.

He said, “Our RFCC is at 85 per cent. We are not up to 100 per cent because there are some modifications that we are doing. It will finish by the end of the year, and we believe we will get to 700,000 bpd, not even 650,000, because all the other components that we have and all the other departments have all (reached 100 per cent). Some are even doing up to 145 per cent. So, we’ve done very well in that area.

“As a company, we bought 10 million barrels of crude this month. So, 10 million barrels this month means that at the capacity we are, it’s about 55 per cent coming from the US.”

Local Government Chairman in Niger State, wore a full Army uniform to accompany Nigerian Army troops into the forest to fight bandits in his local Government.

‎According to a post by his Media Aide, Muhammad Sale, on July 19, 2025, the Chairman of Rijau Local Government Area in Niger State, Hon. Danladi K. Uganda, was seen wearing full military camouflage while accompanying Nigerian Army troops deep into the forests of Rijau an area that has suffered repeated attacks from armed criminals.
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‎The chairman joined soldiers and other security operatives on the front lines in a bold move aimed at combating banditry and supporting ongoing security operations.
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‎This courageous action has drawn widespread praise from residents and observers alike, who see it as a powerful act of solidarity with both the military and the local communities affected by insecurity.

‎‎PRESS RELEASE
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PEACEFUL PROTEST BY RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS: POLICE SETS RECORDS STRAIGHT, ASSURES OF SECURITY, PRESERVATION OF DIGNITY

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‎The Nigeria Police Force has noted the ongoing conversations surrounding the peaceful protest being organised by some of our retired officers in relation to their pension entitlements. While some of these accounts are grounded in fact and driven by good faith, others have been marred by misinformation, emotional manipulation, and calculated distortions designed to discredit the Government and undermine the present leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.

It is disheartening to observe how certain actors have chosen to politicise a sensitive welfare issue, weaponizing the legitimate grievances of our retired colleagues for ulterior motives. Their intent is not reform, but disruption. Their tactics involve twisting facts, inflaming sentiments, and sowing distrust in the public space. These actions do a disservice not only to our noble institution, but to the integrity of public discourse in our country. We however remain focused on the real issue which is the welfare of those who once bore the burden of national security with courage and honour.

The agitation for improved police pensions, particularly the call for exit from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), is not a recent development. It has spanned over a decade. Since 2014, successive Inspectors-General of Police have demonstrated empathy, engaged critical stakeholders, and provided institutional support for this cause. Yet, despite these earnest efforts, the desired outcome has remained elusive; not for lack of will, but due to entrenched legal provisions, fiscal limitations, and administrative bottlenecks. The hard truth is that exiting the Police from the CPS lies beyond the remit of any Inspector-General, as the matter is deeply woven into a web of statutory mandates, inter-agency protocols, and policy inertia.‎

‎Moreover, expert projections indicate that as the scheme matures, its benefits are expected to significantly improve. Officers retiring within the next five years are projected to receive significantly more favourable pension outcomes than those currently exiting the system. In practical terms, this means that the longer one remains in the scheme, the less likely they are to experience the same pension challenges. This evolving reality demands a pragmatic review of our approach.

In recognition of these constraints and shifting dynamics, the current Police leadership is pursuing a dual-track strategy of supporting the agitation in principle, while urgently exploring innovative, alternative solutions to address the immediate plight of our retirees. These include utilising internally generated revenues from police services to provide supplementary pension benefits; and mobilising private sector and corporate support for the establishment of targeted pension enhancement initiatives.

These interventions are already underway and reflect a broader, more holistic strategy to elevate the welfare of our retired personnel, not merely through policy debates, but through tangible results. The Federal government has been sensitized enough and appropriate responses are being awaited

Let it be stated unequivocally that this explanation is not intended to suppress the planned protest. On the contrary, it reflects a leadership that listens, understands, and engages in good faith. The Inspector-General of Police has interacted extensively with many retired officers over the past year, and several groups have since withdrawn their support for the protest, having appreciated the direction of current efforts. However, for those who still choose to proceed, their rights will be protected. The protest is scheduled to take place on Monday, 21st July 2025, primarily within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and any other State Command where prior notification has been duly given.

Accordingly, the Inspector-General of Police has directed all Commissioners of Police to ensure the peaceful conduct of the protest within their jurisdictions, especially in the FCT and other states where formal notice has been received; provide adequate security coverage to our retired colleagues who have chosen to publicly express their grievances; prevent any hijack of the protest by miscreants, political actors, or non-retired agitators; sensitise officers and men under their command on the constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, and the obligation to show utmost respect to our retired colleagues; while deploying intelligence and operational resources to protect lives, maintain public order, and safeguard institutional integrity.

The Inspector-General of Police charges all officers to note that this protest, described as “the mother of all peaceful protests”, must not only be peaceful; it must be exemplary, and as such should stand as a national model for dignified expression of grievance and responsible public order management. We must show, by conduct and command, that the Nigeria Police Force is both professional and humane.‎ He further reiterates that this is more than a directive; it is a call to institutional responsibility, a test of our maturity, our values, and our discipline.

Let us rise to this moment with wisdom, restraint, and unwavering respect for those who served before us. Serving officers are however warned not to be misled by those who either are ignorant of the ethics of our profession or are up for manipulations and disruption.

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‎ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
‎FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
‎FOR: INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE
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‎20th July, 2025