{"id":917747,"date":"2026-07-05T22:14:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T03:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/rising-domestic-refining-capacity-strengthening-nigerias-energy-security-tinubu\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T22:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T03:14:27","slug":"rising-domestic-refining-capacity-strengthening-nigerias-energy-security-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/rising-domestic-refining-capacity-strengthening-nigerias-energy-security-tinubu\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Domestic Refining Capacity Strengthening Nigeria\u2019s Energy Security \u2013 Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_101\">\n<div>\n<p>\n    Advertisement\n  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/economicconfidential.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/PROMISES-DELIVERED.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theideal.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tinubu-promise-delivered.png\" width=\"816\" height=\"723\" alt=\"Advertisement: Tinubu Promises Delivered\"><br \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Rising Domestic Refining Capacity Strengthening Nigeria\u2019s Energy Security \u2013 Tinubu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria\u2019s growing domestic refining capacity is enhancing the country\u2019s energy security and reducing dependence on imported petroleum products.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eSpeaking during his Democracy Day address on Friday, the President cited increased refining activities as one of the notable outcomes of ongoing reforms in the energy sector.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eAccording to him, improved domestic refining capacity is helping to strengthen the nation\u2019s ability to meet local fuel demand while reducing exposure to external supply disruptions.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200e\u201dDomestic refining capacity has increased, strengthening energy security and reducing our reliance on imported petroleum products,\u201d Tinubu stated.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eThe development comes amid efforts by the Federal Government to reposition the oil and gas sector, improve value addition and retain more economic benefits within the country.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eEnergy experts have consistently argued that expanding local refining capacity could reduce pressure on foreign exchange, improve fuel supply stability and support industrial growth.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eTinubu said the administration remains committed to implementing policies that encourage investment across the energy value chain and enhance national energy resilience.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eThe President expressed optimism that continued investments in refining and other strategic energy infrastructure would contribute significantly to economic growth, job creation and long-term sustainability.<br \/>\n\u200e<br \/>\n\u200eHe added that strengthening energy security remains a key component of the government\u2019s broader strategy to accelerate development and improve the quality of life of Nigerians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> Rahma Oladosu<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/economicconfidential.com\/domestic-refining-capacity\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advertisement Rising Domestic Refining Capacity Strengthening Nigeria\u2019s Energy Security \u2013 Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria\u2019s growing domestic refining capacity is enhancing the country\u2019s energy security and reducing dependence on imported petroleum products. \u200e \u200eSpeaking during his Democracy Day address on Friday, the President cited increased refining activities as one of the notable 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