Between NNPC, Dangote, and Nigeria’s national interest, By Simbo Olorunfemi
L-R Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of petroleum Resources ...
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Dangote Refinery: Sifting facts from emotions, By Richard Akinnola
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote While several groups of people, including one of my constituencies - the civil society ...
Fire breaks out at NNPC oil well
The NUPRC said the incident which has extended along the adjacent riverbank is reported to have occurred on 2 August.
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Eni gets approval to sell shares of NAOC to Oando
Following Eni’s receipt of consent, both parties can proceed with the completion of the transaction.
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Refinery: Petroleum minister hosts crucial meeting with Dangote, NNPC, others
The minister emphasised the importance of cooperation and synergy among all stakeholders to ensure the success and optimal performance of ...
Dangote Refinery insists IOCs are frustrating its crude supply
Mr Edwin, had last month accused IOCs in Nigeria of doing everything to frustrate the survival of Dangote Oil Refinery ...
Lubricating Nigeria’s economy through the ‘drill or drop’ policy, By Akpandem James
It must be made clear that the Drill or Drop policy is a provision of the law and not a ...
Agora Policy criticises revenue collection costs, calls for reform
Agora Policy recommends that these agencies should be funded through direct appropriations by the Federal Government rather than the current ...
Minister hails NCDMB, Nedogas strategic partnership, lists benefits of Gas Gathering facility
The Petroleum minister said the country’s capacity to extract and use natural gas resources has been significantly boosted with the ...
NUPRC: Unlocking investments in Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resources with licencing rounds, By Ifeanyi Onuba
With the government’s drive towards attracting investments to the oil and gas sector, the NUPRC has been deploying best practices ...
NUPRC set to relocate departments to Lagos
The memo announcing the decision is titled ‘Movement to Lagos’.
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2024 Budget: Reps urge Customs, NUPRC to exceed revenue targets
President Bola Tinubu, last month, presented a N27.5 trillion budget to the joint session of the National Assembly. The budget ...
Tinubu appoints three executive commissioners for Nigeria’s petroleum regulator
The new appointees have to be confirmed by the Senate.
Tinubu appoints new CEO for Energy Commission of Nigeria
President Tinubu expects the new ECN Chief Executive to make a positive impact on his administration's intensive push to diversify ...
NUPRC constitutes committee to address inactive oil blocks
NUPRC says the committtee will address the issues with the 23 failed oil blocks being managed by oil companies under ...
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PIA: NUPRC grants first petroleum exploration licence
The development is another milestone in the smooth implementation of the PIA, an official said.
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Presidency directs petroleum ministry to suspend NUPRC audit
The NUPRC, in its reaction, said the allegations were made to disparage the integrity of the commission.
Nigeria plans to surpass OPEC oil quota – Official
"In recent times, there has been increase in the volume of crude oil production and decrease in oil theft."
NUPRC issues new laws to regulate Nigeria’s oil sector
An official said twelve (12) regulations have so far been concluded and issued by the commission
The needless squabble over control of Nigeria’s export terminals, By Akpandem James
Nigeria relies largely on proceeds from crude oil and gas for its foreign revenue. Until the country is able to ...
NUPRC set to unlock Nigeria’s potential in upstream petroleum sector – Official
Despite the global clamour for decarbonization and energy transition, oil and gas remain relevant in the global energy mix, an ...
PIA, regulation and return of investment in oil and gas, By Akpandem James
On the average, Nigeria had one of the highest in Africa in 2019; but this declined from 17 then, to ...
How accurate are Kwankwaso’s claims about Nigeria’s oil production?
Mr Kwankwaso, a former minister of defence, expressed concern about how crude oil theft in Nigeria is undermining production and ...
Nigeria announces 2022 mini-bid round for new drilling, exploration activities
In the 2022 Mini-Bid Round, seven offshore blocks covering 6,700 km2 in water depths of 1,150m to 3,100m is being ...
Nigerian Navy arrests Norwegian ship stealing crude oil in Nigeria – Official
The Navy said MT HEROIC IDUN entered the Nigerian maritime environment and headed for Akpo Field without any form of ...
