{
  "id": 6920852,
  "title": "Nigeria will refine crude oil at lower cost if I’m elected President – Atiku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/nigeria-will-refine-crude-oil-at-lower-cost-if-im-elected-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T12:23:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/12/nigeria-will-refine-crude-oil-at-lower-cost-if-im-elected-president-atiku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has announced that if elected President, Nigeria's crude oil refining costs would be significantly reduced. The former Vice President assured Nigerians that they would pay less for fuel as it would be refined within the country, eliminating the need for expensive imports.\n\nDrawing a parallel with the shoemaking industry, Atiku explained that the Nigerian government could either spend public funds to make imported shoes cheaper or support local shoemakers to reduce their production costs. By doing so, more shoes would be made locally, employing more Nigerians and selling at more affordable prices. He extended this principle to fuel, stating that by supporting crude refined in Nigeria, the country could produce it at a lower cost, leading to reduced fuel prices for citizens.\n\nAtiku emphasized that his vision extended beyond fuel prices. He aimed to lower the cost of bus fares, food transportation, and energy expenses for small business owners, traders, barbers, tailors, and welders. He assured the public that his administration would make life more affordable for everyone, bringing relief to their pockets, homes, and daily lives. Atiku concluded by promising to make Nigeria affordable again, ensuring that the nation's citizens could enjoy a better standard of living.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has assured that if elected President, his administration would ensure that crude oil is refined in Nigeria at a lower cost. Atiku said Nigerians would pay less because crude oil will be refined by refineries in the country. Posting on X, the former Vice President wrote: […] Nigeria will refine crude oil at lower cost…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ripples Nigeria",
        "title": "OPINION: The growing cost of impunity to Nigeria’s reputation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/opinion-the-growing-cost-of-impunity-to-nigerias-reputation",
        "published": "2026-09-12T09:51:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}