January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Reps Ask Security Agencies to Go After 'Saboteur' Oil Marketers
In recent weeks, motorists across Nigeria have had a hard time getting petroleum products just as commuters continue to lament the ripple effects of the scarcity. Read more »
Nigeria: P&ID Rejects Nigeria's Bribery Allegations Claim
The trial is set to continue Wednesday Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Chairs Committee to End Fuel Scarcity
The federal government will not allow misguided elements to bring untold hardship upon the citizenry, an official said. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Groan As Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder
"At this time, this is unbearable. People are suffering and the election is next month," a Nigerian lamented. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Nigeria: Cabinet Okays NNPC's Request to Reconstruct 44 Roads Across Nigeria
FEC gave the approval at its meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must End Fuel Subsidy Regime in June - Minister
"In June 2023, we should be able to exit," an official said. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal Will Improve Nigeria's Revenues By At Least N6 Trillion - CPPE
The CPPE said the exchange rate assumption in the budget should be immediately reviewed Read more »
January 14, 2023
Nigeria: Petroleum Company Set to Drill First Oil Well in Nasarawa
The discovery will attract foreign investment and generate employment, an official said. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Illegal Oil Pipeline Uncovered in Rivers Community
An illegal oil connection terminal on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has been uncovered in the Nonwa Uedume community of Tai local government area, Rivers state. Read more »
December 31, 2022
Nigeria: Key Events That Shaped Nigeria's Oil Sector in 2022
The DSS threats notwithstanding, fuel scarcity persisted as Nigerians have continued to lament scarcity of petroleum products during festive periods. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Nigeria: Okene Explosion - Handiwork of Enemies of Progress - Kogi Govt
The explosion, which occurred around 9.00 a.m. close to the old palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland on Thursday, left four persons dead and two others injured. Read more »
Nigeria: Train Attack, Oil Discovery, Nine Other Major Stories in Northern Nigeria in 2022
From daring terror attacks to floods and oil exploration, Northern Nigeria witnessed issues that defined the region in 2022. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: Reps Want NNPC to Suspend Sale of Oil Mining Licence
The oil field under Oil Mining Licence (OML) 11 was operated by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) joint venture. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Nigeria: Shell to Pay U.S.$16 Million to Nigerian Farmers Over Oil Damage
A Dutch Court in 2021 ordered the international company to pay the claimants compensation over the oil spills that took place in the villages between 2004 and 2007. Read more »
December 26, 2022
Nigeria: Aiteo Loses Again to Shell in London Court
The long-running case concerns a debt allegedly owed by Aiteo to Shell and several other claimants. Read more »
December 17, 2022
Nigeria: Shell Completes Acquisition of Nigerian Solar Firm Daystar Power
First announced in late September, the deal, having scaled regulatory hurdles, is the latest phase of Shell's march towards providing clean energy via carbon emissions. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Petroleum Marketers in Ogun Threaten to Shut Down Outlets Over SSS Threat
IPMAN accuses the security agency of choosing the "path of dishonour" by threatening to go after its members. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - Reps Ask NMDPRC, SSS to Clamp Down On Fuel Stations Selling Above Regulated Price
Nigeria's lingering fuel scarcity became worse in recent weeks as several filling stations failed to sell the product while others sold above the regulated price. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Regulators, Oil Marketers Agree to End Prolonged Fuel Scarcity After SSS Threat
An official says procurement has been made for suppliers of petroleum products until next year after the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Credit - NNPC Says N621 Billion Spent On 21 Roads - to Inject N1 Trillion in Second Phase
NNPC says it has funded the reconstruction of 21 roads across the country at N621.24 billion. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Oil Firm Gets Ultimatum to End Fuel Shortages
Nigeria's secret police has threatened nationwide operations to end the crisis that has lasted months. Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Gives NNPCL, Marketers, Others 48 Hours to End Fuel Scarcity Across the Country
The SSS says it will provide security for the seamless distribution of the product across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Dantata's MRS Gave NNPC $300 Million to Acquire Chevron Asset - to Receive Over Four-Year Oil Supply in Return
NNPC will pay back over four and a half years by supplying MRS 8,000 barrels of oil per day throughout the contract duration. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Production Rises to 1.6 Million Bpd As Theft Reduces - NNPC
The NNPC says it has managed to force down the rate of theft, but says problems remain. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Navy Clears Air On Oil Theft Figures Released By NNPC, Says Official Misrepresented
The Navy says its official was misquoted at an interactive hearing before the Senate Committee on EFCC Read more »