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Nigerian Navy Destroys Three Illegal Refining Sites in Delta State

The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos has destroyed three illegal refining sites in Omadinho Community in the Warri South-West Local Government...

Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation initiative to unlock $2.5bln in new investment – NUPRC boss Komolafe

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialization Program (NGFCP) has the potential to unlock $2.5...

NLNG MD Laments Persistent Pipeline Vandalism Amid Gas Supply Challenges

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) is facing significant challenges in meeting global demand for liquefied natural gas due to persistent pipeline...

NIES 2024: NNPC Ltd. Wins Prestigious Award for Best Fully Integrated Energy Company

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has emerged as the “Best Fully Integrated Energy Company of the Year 2024” at the...

NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, Caverton Launch Groundbreaking Joint Venture to Drive Nigeria, Africa’s Energy, Maritime Industries

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize Nigeria’s maritime transportation sector....

Nigerian Army Destroys 18 Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army says it has dismantled 18 illegal refineries across the Niger Delta, specifically in Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States. According to...

Fire at Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges: NNPCL Emergency Team Swiftly Contains Outbreak, No Casualties

A swift response by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) emergency team effectively curtailed the spread of a fire that broke out...

Local Refineries Meet Half of Nigeria’s Fuel Demand in February, Says NMDPRA

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has clarified that there is no law restricting the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited...

Nigeria’s Oil Production Rebounds as Theft Drops to 5,000bpd – NUPRC

Nigeria’s oil production has increased to 1.75 million barrels per day as of January 2025, thanks to a significant decrease in crude oil...

NNPCL Dismisses Social Media Video Alleging Dispensing Poor Fuel Quality

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has issued a strong denial of allegations made in a viral video, which wrongly suggests...

FG Targets Lower Food Costs with Increased Investments in Agricultural Sector

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment toward lowering the cost of food commodities in the country. According to Mr. Mohammed Idris, the...

Africa Must Prioritize Energy Access Amid Global Transition, says Petroleum Minister Lokpobiri

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has said Africa must address its energy poverty before fully embracing the global...

Nigerian Army Cracks Down on Oil Thieves, Destroys 24 Illegal Refineries

The Nigerian Army has dealt a significant blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta region, arresting 29 suspects, destroying 24 illegal refineries,...

NNPCL debunks Warri refinery explosion rumours, sets the record straight

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has vehemently denied reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), labeling...

Ex-NIMASA boss, Dakuku Peterside, opposes oil exploration resumption in Ogoni land until….

Dr. Dakuku Peterside, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress...

NNPC Ltd Leads Nigeria’s Gas Revolution with 97mmscf/d Mini-LNG Plants

Boosting Energy Access, Industrialization, and Carbon Emission Reduction