May 08
Nigeria: Again, NNPC Cautions Nigerians Against Panic Buying
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has called on motorists to shun panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit, saying the supply and distribution of the product has… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Oil Production - Helicopter Operators Threaten Shutdown Over $300 New Levy
Nigeria may experience another major disruption in oil production if helicopter operators providing services to oil rigs across the country go ahead with their threat to ground… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Dangote - Our Target Is Nigeria's Self-Sufficiency in Petrol, Others
The Dangote Industries Limited has said that its target is to ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in all the sectors, including cement, agriculture, mining and petroleum. Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: Concerns As Fuel Queues Worsen in Abuja, Lagos, Others
From Abdullateef Aliyu and Dotun Omisakin (Lagos), Seun Adeuyi (Abuja), Ahmad Datti (Kano), Maryam Ahmadu-Suka (Kaduna) & Mumini Abdulkareem (Ilorin) Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Pia - 9 Communities in S/South Not Benefiting From Dev't Fund
The Accountability Lab (AL) Nigeria has stated that nine communities in Delta, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states need more attention regarding the implementation of the Petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Increased Derivation Fund, Oil Producing States Owe N1.6trn
The nine major oil producing states of Delta, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, Ondo, Imo, Abia and Anambra are owing N1.56 trillion, Daily Trust's investigation has shown. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: FG, Investigate Oil Spill in Uzere
In 2023, there was an oil spill in Uzere, in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, which spread into farmlands and fishing ponds of Uzere. Read more »
April 19
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explores U.S. for Crude Shipment, Expecting Third Stock
The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been able to ramp up production leveraging on cheaper crude imports from the United States, a report has said. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Dangote Crashes Diesel Price to N1,000/Litre
Dangote Refinery has crashed diesel price to N1,000 per litre, the Dangote Group disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: If Oil Disappeared Tomorrow
If oil disappeared tomorrow, there would be no more jet fuel, gasoline or diesel. Internal combustion engine automobiles, buses, trucks, lorries and coaches would be stranded.… Read more »
March 09
Nigeria: Security Measures in Niger Delta Increase Oil Output By 200,000 Barrels - Adviser
The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, yesterday said the administration of President Bola Tinubu opted for fiscal incentives in the oil and gas sector… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Oronsaye - Opening a Can of Worms
Under normal circumstances, the decision to finally implement the Oronsaye Report should be before announcing the removal of fuel subsidy and the appointment of 48 ministers.… Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Pump Price Remains Unchanged As Narto Calls Off Strike
FG to commence payment of N12bn bridging claims Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Fuel Queue in Abuja, Lagos - FG, Narto Meeting Deadlocked
Issues have nothing to do with govt- Minister Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: IMF Confirms Return of Petrol Subsidy Under Tinubu
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Nigerian government has, through the backdoor, resumed the payment of subsidies on the premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Nigeria Fails to Meet Oil Production Targets in 10yrs
Despite having crude oil in abundance, Nigeria has consistently failed to meet oil production targets as stipulated in national budgets over the last 10 years, investigations by… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: No to Third Party Operation of Port Harcourt Refinery
On January 15, 2025, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the formerly government-owned corporation, which transformed to a limited liability company in July… Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Nigeria's Non-Oil Export Declines to $4.5bn in 2023 - Nepc
Nigeria's non-oil export has dropped by over $300 million from $4.8 billion in 2022 to $4.5 billion in 2023, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has disclosed. Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Amnesty Kicks Against Shell Nigeria's Selling of Onshore Business
Shell Plc has agreed to sell its Nigerian onshore oil business to a consortium of local companies for more than $1.3 billion. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery - NNPCL Shops for Private Operator
In a move to boost efficiency and productivity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is seeking to transfer the operations of the Port Harcourt Refinery to a… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: 20 Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers
No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery - New Hope?
The news that a section of the Port Harcourt Refinery is set to commence operation after the Christmas holidays came to many Nigerians as a ray of hope. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: Avoiding Another P&ID Debacle for Nigeria
The current administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made promises to bring more foreign investments into Nigeria. The president has been travelling the world to attract foreign… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: FG to Automate Export Permit Processes
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Anite said the federal government will automate the process of issuing export permits in Nigeria, particularly in the oil… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Nigeria: Tanker Accidents Must Be Checked
On the night of October 13, 2023, an accident occurred on the Iganmu Bridge in Lagos. It was not the first time an accident would be occurring on that very spot, but the most… Read more »