Dover Fueling Solutions Collaborates with Ardova Plc to Bring Automation to Fuel Retail Sites Across Nigeria

AUSTIN, TEXAS – 27 August 2025 – Dover Fueling Solutions^® (DFS), a part of Dover Corporation and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industry, is proud to announce its collaboration with Ardova Plc to bring automation to fuel retail sites across Nigeria – marking the largest project of its kind in the region.

This groundbreaking initiative will enable 1,000 pumps in Ardova’s Nigerian retail network to be upgraded with DFS Automation Solutions including DFS Fusion^® Automation Server Version 3 forecourt controller (FCC), ProGauge^™ wired and wireless probes, ProGauge MagLink LX Ultimate^® console, ProGauge^™ MagDirect, and DFS FCW Connect^™. Ardova Plc also plans to install Tokheim Quantium^® fuel dispensers across hundreds of stations in the country. The project installation will be carried out by DFS’ trusted regional partner, Mintin.

The Ardova partnership builds on DFS’ well-established presence in the region through its Tokheim^® and Wayne^® fuel dispenser ranges, representing a new chapter in operational modernisation and innovation for Nigeria’s downstream sector.

“This partnership represents a pivotal moment in Ardova’s transformation. As we digitise and modernise our retail network, the integration of DFS’ automation suite empowers us to operate with greater agility, precision, and transparency. We are not just adopting technology — we are reimagining how fuel retail should serve customers in a fast-changing world,” said Abdul-Hakeem Buhari, Chief Strategy Officer at Ardova Plc.

“DFS is proud to celebrate this strategic collaboration with Ardova Plc and one of our trusted local partners Mintin,” said Jorge Bastos, Regional Sales Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa Team Leader at DFS. “Together, we are setting a new standard for dispenser and automation excellence in Nigeria. With our cutting-edge wired and wireless automation solutions, we’re revolutionising retail operations across the country—and this is just the beginning.”

Kamil Adebumola, General Manager, Technology & Analytics at Ardova Plc, added, “Partnering with DFS on our service station automation project is a game-changer. We chose them for their strong regional presence, hands-on support, and deep expertise in automation. Gaining real-time visibility into underground tank levels and dispensing activity across our network. This has significantly enhanced transparency, reduced stock variances, and enabled our team to make faster, data-driven decisions. DFS has proven to be a reliable and forward-thinking partner.”

“This collaboration exemplifies how global innovation and local expertise can transform Nigeria’s downstream sector,” said Ernest Uduje, CEO of Mintin Ltd. “By pairing DFS’ world-class automation solutions and fuel dispensers with Mintin’s engineering capabilities and nationwide support network, Ardova’s stations can now operate more efficiently and deliver a faster, smarter fuelling experience for motorists across the country.”

About Ardova Plc

Ardova Plc is a leading integrated energy company in Nigeria with operations across downstream, trading, logistics, renewables, and upstream. With over 700 retail touchpoints, a $500M terminal, and the largest LPG facility in West Africa, Ardova is a national infrastructure player committed to powering progress. Its diverse portfolio includes fuel retailing, commodity trading, aviation fuel, lubricants, marine and road logistics, specialty products, and renewable energy. Headquartered in Lagos and driven by innovation, scale, and sustainability, Ardova is redefining energy access across Africa.