A.A. Rano Nigeria Limited, founded by oil magnate Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, has launched the country’s first fully automated and unmanned fuel stations, offering 24/7 service, digital payments, and SmartPump technology.
The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Petrosoft Limited, a Nigerian technology company that develops management systems for the oil and gas sector. Under the agreement, Petrosoft will deploy its automated station technology across A.A. Rano’s more than 200 retail outlets nationwide.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, A.A. Rano said the first automated stations are expected to begin operations during January, enabling customers to refuel, make contactless payments, and complete transactions without attendants.
The company noted that the technology is designed to reduce losses, improve transparency, and ensure that customers receive the exact volume of fuel for which they pay.
Petrosoft Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Joshua Denila, highlighted the significance of the project for the local industry, stating, “Our systems are developed locally and built to international standards. They are designed to improve efficiency from single stations to large fueling depots.”
