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Gov. Wike Implores Armed Forces To End Illegal Oil Refining Sites In Rivers
The Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has implored the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to end illegal bunkering and artisanal refining in the State
Governor Wike made the call during the…
President Buhari Appoints Board, Management Of NNPC Limited
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, in accordance with Section 59(2) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President,…
BLACK SOOT: Gov. Wike Declares War Against Illegal Bunkering , Local Crude Oil Refiners In Rivers State
To check the environmental menace occasioned by black soot in parts of Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has directed the Chairmen of councils, particularly Port Harcourt to go after all the illegal crude oil refining sites and…
Ogun Laments State’s Loss Of $16bn Dangote Refinery To Lagos
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said his administration is working towards ensuring that the state takes advantage of its oil rich deposit and becomes an oil producing state.
The governor expressed disappointment…
Upstream Regulator To Support FG’s Gas Expansion Programme, Improve Domestic Use
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday pledged to support the Nigerian Gas Expansion programme (NGEP) of the federal government to improve domestic utilisation of gas for power, industrialisation in order to…
NNPC, Nasarawa Sign MoU On Gas Utilisation, Gov. Sule Hosts Gas Business Roundtable
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Nasarawa State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on gas utilisation, with a view to delivering value to the people of the state, particularly with the…
Upstream Regulator Outlines Strategy To Curb Bayelsa Oil Spillage
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has outlined action plans to deal with the recent oil spill in Santa Barbara, Nembe, Bayelsa state.
It stated that when followed, the plan will help curb the leak…
SANTA BARBARA OIL SPILL: FG Halts AITEO Operations In Nembe
The Federal Government has directed the exploration company, AITEO Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited (AEEPCo) to halt operations in the area until proper investigation is carried out and adequate measures put in place to…
NUPRC, NEITI To Deepen Contract Transparency, Disclosure
The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reiterated its determination to collaborating with relevant stakeholders on maintaining information on beneficial ownership as well as maintain data on companies that owns…
NUPRC Boss Seeks Harmonious Working Relationship With PENGASSAN, NUPENG
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr Gbenga Komolafe has assured oil industry workers under the aegis of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and…