Nigeria is making significant strides in energy independence as the Dangote refinery hits full capacity, processing 650,000 barrels per day and expanding into regional exports. However, the sector faces a critical supply bottleneck; while 68.7 million barrels of crude were offered for domestic refining in Q1 2026, only 28.5 million were actually supplied due to pricing disputes. Achieving true energy sovereignty will require bridging the gap between crude production and domestic processing, ensuring manufacturers have reliable energy access, and building a broader industrial ecosystem beyond mere asset ownership.