Two months ago, Nigeria took a big step toward fixing its troubled energy sector. For the first time in decades, Africa’s largest oil producer is refining its own crude oil at home. This was made possible by the Dangote Oil Refinery, a massive $20 billion facility owned by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s second-richest man.
Although the refinery officially launched in January 2024, it started producing gasoline only in September. By November, it is expected to reach full capacity, refining 650,0...