dangote refinery lawsuit nigeria

The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil‑processing complex under construction in Lagos State, has faced lawsuits in Nigeria alleging environmental damage and inadequate compensation for nearby residents. Plaintiffs—including local communities and environmental NGOs—claim the project threatens water sources, air quality and farmland, and they seek court orders to halt construction or require stricter mitigation measures. The refinery’s owner, Aliko Dangote, has argued the plant meets all regulatory standards and that the lawsuits aim to delay a project that will add 650,000 bpd of refining capacity to the country. The cases are pending in Nigerian federal courts. Views Nigeria