The Port Harcourt Refinery is poised to resume operations with the delivery of 475,000 barrels of crude oil from Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited.
This achievement, attributed to collaborative efforts between the Bonny Oil and Gas Terminal (BOGT) and Port Harcourt Refinery Company...
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly facilitated the return of ownership of OPL 245, a deepwater oilfield, to European oil majors Eni and Shell, potentially ending a prolonged corruption inquiry. The deal involves Eni transferring onshore assets to Oando, run by Tinubu's nephew, Wale Tinubu...
In a surprising twist of social media trends, Deborah Adebisi, popularly known as @_Debbie_OA or Mummy Zee, found herself at the center of both criticism and generosity after revealing her 4:50 am cooking routine for her husband on Twitter.
The tweet, initially garnering mixed reactions, took...
Nigeria's recent decision to secure a $3.3 billion loan from Afrexim Bank, collateralized by a massive 164.25 million barrels of crude oil, has sparked concerns about the long-term implications for the country's economy.
This high-interest loan, bearing an 11.85% per annum rate, starkly...
In response to recent media reports suggesting a potential surge in petrol prices to N1,200/litre, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has moved to allay public concerns.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye stated unequivocally on Wednesday that there are no...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and fuel marketers, represented by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, are entangled in a new dispute over the removal of petrol subsidies.
The clash comes amidst the depreciation of the naira against the U.S...
In a recent legal move, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a suit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), accusing it of failing to disclose crucial details regarding Nigeria's daily oil production and revenues since the removal of the fuel...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) remains resolute in its commitment to completing the Port Harcourt Refinery by the end of December. NNPC Chief Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye affirmed that the timeline for mechanical completion remains unchanged, and the...
In a groundbreaking decision, Mrs. Justice May of the United Kingdom High Court has granted over 13,000 farmers and fishermen from the Niger Delta communities of Ogale and Bille the permission to proceed with their claims against Shell.
The communities allege that chronic pollution of their...
Aliko Dangote has revealed that the Dangote Refinery has successfully obtained a license to refine over 300,000 barrels of Nigerian crude per day, marking a significant milestone in the oil industry. In an interview during the Saudi-Nigeria business roundtable in Riyadh, Dangote emphasized the...
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The geopolitical upheaval triggered by the Russia-Ukraine crisis has profoundly impacted global energy dynamics, particularly affecting Nigeria's crude oil exports to its once steadfast Asian market, Business Insider Africa reports. The Nigerian National...
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, has requested prayers as she faces multiple allegations and charges of bribery and corruption in the United Kingdom, as brought forward by the United Kingdom National Crime Agency (NCA).
During a Plea and Trial Preparation hearing...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has urged citizens to avoid panic buying as they address fuel queues appearing in parts of Lagos and a few other locations across the country. The NNPC cited a reduction in Depot loadout in Apapa, Lagos, over the past few days as the reason for the...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has responded to allegations of underhand dealings in the award of contracts for pipeline rehabilitation, stating that the contracts were awarded based on rigorous evaluation criteria and industry standards. The company issued a...
Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has vehemently denied allegations of receiving bribes from Diezani Alison-Madueke or her associates, as asserted in a UK court case. The prosecution in the UK accused Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, of...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken steps to bring former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to justice. According to Dele Oyewale, the Acting Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC, the anti-corruption agency has secured an arrest warrant for...
A London court has granted bail to Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, who faces bribery charges filed by the United Kingdom (UK) government. District Judge Michael Snow set forth bail conditions that include a curfew requiring her to stay indoors between...
The global crude oil prices have surged to a staggering $93.55 per barrel, raising concerns about another petrol price hike in Nigeria. This price increase coincides with the continued depreciation of the Naira against foreign currencies, with the Naira exchanging at N980/$1 on the parallel...
Despite President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's assurances that the subsidy had been abolished, revelations surrounding the Federal Government's payment of N169.4 billion in subsidy in August have ignited controversy and skepticism. This development challenges the narrative of subsidy removal and prompts...
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