September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Was There Really a Consensus That Fuel Subsidy Should Go?
In my last week's column (Beyond the PEPT's Judgement), I argued, among other things, that the Western brand of liberal democracy we currently practice does not, and cannot work in… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Air Strikes Destroy Over 30 Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers
"These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities." Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Military Destroys 89 Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers Stolen Crude Oil in Niger Delta
The troops also discovered and destroyed 21 dugout pits, 56 boats, 138 storage tanks, 235 cooking ovens, six pumping machines, one outboard engine, and two speedboats. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Ribadu's Fresh Approach to Combating Oil Theft
Since his appointment as National Security Adviser (NSA) by President Bola Tinubu, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has been emphasising the importance of curbing crude oil theft and losses to… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Crude Oil Production Rose in August - Opec
The report also noted that crude oil production in Saudi Arabia, Angola and Venezuela declined in the same month. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Nigeria: NNPCL Not Against NAOC-Oando Deal - Official
"NEPL is only drawing attention to certain important clauses in the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) between it, NAOC and OOL..." Read more »
Nigeria: Ministries, Oil Companies Accused of Oil Theft Collusion
"We have people that compromise, including domestic and foreigners who are all culpable." Read more »
September 04, 2023
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Again, Nigerian Troops Uncover Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites in Delta
Troops had clamped down on similar sites about a week ago. Read more »
August 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nnpcl to Take Disciplinary Action Against Staff Under-Dispensing Fuel to Customers
The oil firm said this in a statement Tuesday. Read more »
August 30, 2023
Nigeria: Ogun Farmers Count Losses As Oil Spills From Vandalised Pipelines Destroy Farmlands
Many farmers in Ogun State have been forced to change occupations after oil spillage caused by vandalism of NNPC pipelines destroyed their farmlands Read more »
August 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Destroy Illegal Oil Refinery in Delta - Official
Oil theft and its negative impact on the country's economy have been a source of concern to the Nigerian government over the years. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: IPMAN to Fed Govt - Deploy Local Technology to Tackle Nigeria's Petroleum Refining Challenges
"The new minister of state for petroleum who is from the Niger Delta should encourage the government to bring operators of the illegal refineries in the creeks to the national… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Soludo Announces Palliative Measures for Anambra Residents
Nigerians are going through tough times because of the economic hardship caused by President Bola Tinubu's administration removal of petroleum subsidy. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal - Nigerian Govt Approves N5bn for Each State, FCT
The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Nigeria: NNPCL Secures $3 Billion Afrexim Bank Loan to Support Govt, Stabilise Forex Rates
The loan is also expected to help stabilise the foreign exchange market, enable authorities to meet forex demand, and improve the value of the Nigerian currency. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu to Nigerians - There'll Be No More Increase in Fuel Price
The presidential spokesperson says Nigerians pay the least amount for petrol in West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas Ltd Samuel Inyang Is Dead
The late engineer was a devout Catholic who was committed to charity, and was known to have set up endowment funds for the advancement of education in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Suppliers Task Govt On Fixing Bad Roads, Modular Refineries
An official noted that flooding has ravaged many parts of the highways, causing delays for gas suppliers. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Board Denies Plans to Raise Petrol Prices
"Dear esteemed customers, we at NNPC Retail value your patronage, and we do not have the intention to increase our petrol motor spirit (PMS) pump prices as widely speculated," a… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: In Lokoja, Traders, Students Lament As Fuel Subsidy Removal Bites Harder
The removal of subsidy on petrol has hit ordinary Nigerians harder than the government envisioned. Nigerians living in Lokoja, Kogi State recounts their experience. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Nigeria: Three Myths About Subsidy Removal
On 1 January, 2012, the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan announced a decision to remove the petroleum subsidy. The current rulers of Nigeria were then the main… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal - Ondo Government Unfolds Palliative Package
The state government will provide free rides on shuttle buses, abolish hospital registration, consultation fees Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: Troops Destroy 36 Illegal Refining Sites, Apprehend 22 Suspects
Troops arrested some suspected IPOB members during a raid on their camps in South-east Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Spill - Rivers Assembly Orders Shell to Clean Up Communities
"The 10th assembly will not fold its arm to watch Rivers people suffer as a result of operational negligence of any company in the state." Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal Protest - Nigerian Govt Files Contempt Suit Against Labour Leaders
The move, launched at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, seeks to have the labour leaders jailed for their alleged disobedience to the court's order. Read more »