A recent surge in fuel imports from Malta has sparked controversy in Nigeria, with revelations by Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, exposing a significant increase in imports from the European country. According to data, Nigeria's petroleum importation from Malta skyrocketed to $2.08 billion in 2023, up from zero between 2017 and 2022, and a mere $13.32 million in 2016.