A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s objection to a ₦100 billion import license lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in his ruling, said the NNPCL failed to submit a counter-affidavit against Dangote Refinery’s claims and instead filed a preliminary objection, which goes against court procedures.
Justice Ekwo explained that when a court’s jurisdiction is questioned, it can be addressed during the final judgment.
The judge further stated that allowing Dangote Refinery to amend its suit would not cause any injustice to NNPCL.
On the refinery’s request to correct its filing and properly cite NNPCL’s name, Justice Ekwo ruled in favour of the amendment and approved the changes.
