{
  "id": 816181,
  "title": "Tinubu vows refinery revival, condemns wasteful operations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/tinubu-vows-refinery-revival-condemns-wasteful-operations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T23:36:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-refinery-revival-condemns-wasteful-operations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu vowed on Thursday to revive Nigeria's stagnant refineries, asserting that the success would hinge on profitability rather than mere activity. During a meeting with the President of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Salimon Oladiti, and union members at Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Tinubu emphasized that the refineries would be rebuilt and operated in a way that maximizes value. He cautioned against the wasteful practices of the past, stating that mere smoke and flame do not indicate effective operations. Tinubu also addressed concerns about the distribution of benefits from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to commuters, urging drivers to share the cost savings. He emphasized that the administration's investments in major road infrastructure, such as the Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kaduna, and Abuja-Kano highways, were a direct outcome of its fiscal reform efforts since 2023. Tinubu maintained that the removal of petrol subsidies would not negatively impact the general population, asserting that the primary beneficiaries were regular salary earners across various sectors. The President vowed to take full responsibility for restoring the economy, acknowledging the challenges and complexities of governance. He appealed for the union's continued support in navigating the uncertainties of democratic leadership.",
  "summary": "President Tinubu pledges to revive Nigeria’s moribund refineries, emphasizing productivity over mere activity and condemning past wasteful operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-vows-refinery-revival-condemns-wasteful-operations/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu vows to revive Nigeria's stagnant refineries.",
    "Emphasized profitability over mere activity for refinery operations.",
    "Addressed concerns about CNG distribution benefits to commuters."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}