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Ardova PLC (Forte Oil)

Energy for life

Nigeria , Lagos Founded 1964 501-1000 Website
Operating Since1964 (62y)

About Ardova PLC (Forte Oil)

Ardova PLC (formerly Forte Oil PLC) is a major Nigerian integrated energy solutions provider listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX: ARDOVA). The company was originally British Petroleum's Nigerian operations (BP Nigeria) established in 1964, Nigerianised as African Petroleum (AP) in 1978, privatised and rebranded as Forte Oil in 2010 under Femi Otedola, and subsequently acquired by Ignite Investment and Commodities Limited in 2019. Following the acquisition, it was rebranded as Ardova PLC. The company operates over 450 retail outlets across Nigeria, along with aviation fuel, lubricants (under the Forte and Super brands), and LPG businesses.

Quick Facts

CountryNigeria
Founded1964
TypeCorporate
ModelB2B2C
Team Size501-1000

Operating In

Nigeria