OPEC Urges Nigeria to End Crude Exports for Economic Growth

OPEC Chairman Adeyemi Bero calls on Nigeria to transition from crude oil exports to domestic refining to enhance economic growth and stability. He emphasizes the need for value addition within Nigeria's economy, citing Dangote Refinery as a local capacity example.

Bero warns of economic stagnation if Nigeria fails to pivot from an export-driven model to a value-driven one. He highlights the importance of strengthening the naira through refining crude oil at home to reduce dependency on global markets.

Bola Tinubu's ambition to build a $1 trillion economy is also mentioned in the context of energy security.