Agaptus NwozoraJohn OlanrewajuModupe AkeaOnjefu Okidu2025-05-132025-05-132020DOI: 10.1080/03056244.2020.1835631https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/16741This briefing examines the forces behind and some of the consequences of artisanal oil refining in Nigeria. Critical political economy is used to explore the asymmetrical power relations between the people, government and oil companies, drawing on new material to account for an unexplored dimension of the marginalisation of oil-bearing communities.enArticle