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The Digest:

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally withdrawn its N100 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and other parties, ending a high-stakes challenge over the issuance of licences for petroleum product importation into Nigeria.

Key Points:
  • Dangote Refinery filed a notice to discontinue the suit on July 28, 2025.
  • The lawsuit was initially filed against the NMDPRA, NNPC, and five other firms.
  • It alleged the NMDPRA violated the PIA by granting import licences improperly.
  • The plaintiff's lawyer informed the court of the decision to withdraw the case.
  • Presiding Judge Mohammed Umar dismissed the suit following the submission.
  • The withdrawal suggests a potential settlement or strategic shift.
  • The case questioned the legality of import licences amidst local refining capacity.
This legal retreat reveals how even the most powerful corporate entities must sometimes navigate the storm of regulation by choosing strategic disengagement over prolonged confrontation.

Sources: The Cable