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History of Strife Among Nigeria’s Energy Players Haunts Crucial Policy Talks

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  • Disputes threaten renegotiation of crucial crude oil supply contract
  • Failure of talks could impact foreign reserves, inflation, and bond markets

Lagos, Nigeria – The high-stakes negotiations over crude oil supply to Dangote Refinery are at risk of collapsing, as disputes between Nigeria’s top energy players threaten to derail an agreement with significant economic implications. The ongoing discussions, involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and other key stakeholders, could shape the country’s foreign exchange reserves, inflation trajectory, and financial markets.

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