- Nigeria's sovereign credit rating upgraded to B by S&P Global due to the Dangote refinery. - FX reserves increased from $33B in 2023 to $50B in 2026. - Projected 2026 current account surplus of 5.8% of GDP. - Refinery acts as an economic shock absorber against global energy volatility. - Strategy emphasizes vertical integration to reduce import reliance. - Future goals include expanding to 1.4M barrels per day and rehabilitating state-owned refineries.