Low margins, liquidity crunch put Nigeria’s downstream oil sector under pressure

    Oluwole Crowther | Top Stories | Apr 17, 2025    
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The financial health of Nigeria’s downstream oil sector is coming under fresh scrutiny. Despite robust revenue growth across leading players, weak profit margins, rising debt levels, and declining liquidity suggest that the sector is facing sustained financial pressure—even if it’s not always headline-grabbing.

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