West African Countries Set Timeline To Realise Refinery Hub Goals(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says West African countries will sign harmonised refinery regulatory agreements in the fourth quarter of 2025, to realise its refinery hub goals. Prof. Zainab Gobir, Executive Director in charge of Economic Regulations and Strategic Planning, NMDPRA, said this on Wednesday in Abuja, while presenting the outcome of a two-day Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Market. Secondly, a harmonised regional market framework, regulatory policy, and incentives that will attract investment in greenfield refinery products. She said that a stiff penalty would be imposed for non-performance in all countries of the West African sub-region, to ensure all performing licenced refineries were committed to the obligations. According to him, the trade hub will indirectly address the issue of energy security because of the business activities in the shores.