Petroleum marketers have accused the Dangote Petroleum Refinery of failing to load their petrol trucks weeks after they made full payments for supplies, raising fresh controversy over the refinery’s operations …
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Lokpobiri Commends NUPRC Chief for Transforming Nigeria’s Upstream Oil Sector
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has praised the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for what he …
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EconomyEnergyGovernanceINVESTMENTOil & GasRegulation
NNPCL Urges NUPRC to Deepen Investment Drive in Deepwater Projects to Keep Nigeria Competitive
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has urged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to strengthen its role in facilitating new investments, especially in deepwater oil projects, to …
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Dangote IndustriesEconomyEnergyNigeriaOil & Gas
Nigeria Consumed 613.62 Million Litres of Petrol in One Year as Dangote Refinery Boosts Local Supply
Nigerians consumed a total of 613.62 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, between October 2024 and October 10, 2025, according to fresh data from the …
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BusinessEnergyGovernanceInternational RelationsOil & Gas
NNPC Congratulates Maryamu Idris on Appointment as Nigeria’s OPEC National Representative
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has congratulated Mrs. Maryamu Idris on her appointment as Nigeria’s National Representative to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The appointment, …
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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Falls Below OPEC Quota in August
Nigeria’s crude oil production fell again in August, reversing recent gains that had lifted the country above its OPEC quota for two consecutive months. The drop has raised fresh concerns …
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BusinessEconomyGovernanceOil & GasRegulationSafety
NUPRC Revokes Oritsemeyin Rig Licence Over Safety Breach
An oil and gas industry consultant, Dr. Maurice Ibe, has said the revocation of the operating licence of the Oritsemeyin Rig is a clear warning to upstream operators in Nigeria …
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BusinessEconomyEnergyEnvironmentOil & GasPower Sector
Nigeria Produces 1.37 Trillion scf of Gas in Six Months as Experts Warn on Policy Gaps
Nigeria produced about 1.37 trillion standard cubic feet (scf) of natural gas between January and June 2025, according to fresh data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). …
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NUPRC Says 220 Unlicensed Oil Blocks Awaiting Bidders
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that 220 oil blocks across Nigeria are not abandoned but are waiting for new concessionaires to take over through proper licensing …
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DevelopmentEconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTOil & Gas
NUPRC Targets 810,000 Barrels Daily from Deep Offshore Oil Reserves
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has intensified efforts to boost the country’s crude oil production, with a renewed focus on unlocking 810,000 barrels per day (bpd) from Nigeria’s …