The Federal Government earned far less than expected from crude oil in the first half of 2025, even though crude oil production improved slightly during the period. According to the …
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MRS begins N739/litre petrol sales, PETROAN kicks
Residents of Lagos woke up to a major surprise on Tuesday as the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, took a sudden downward turn at some …
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Civil SocietyEconomyNigeriaOil & GasPublic PolicyRegulation
Civil Society Group Faults Dangote’s Call for Probe of NMDPRA Boss
The League of Civil Society Groups has criticised recent public comments credited to the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, in which he reportedly called for a probe …
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FG Targets $10bn Investment as NUPRC Launches 2025 Licensing
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, has launched the Nigeria 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round, an ambitious national plan expected to attract $10bn in new investments and …
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IEA hails Nigeria’s upstream reforms as NUPRC says PIA boosts transparency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has applauded the reforms taking place in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector, following detailed explanations from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on how the …
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NUPRC Says $20bn Field Plans Approved to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Output
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, has said the commission approved about $20bn worth of Field Development Plans within the last 10 months as …
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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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Niger Delta Communities Push for Full Implementation of Petroleum Industry Act for Development
Oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta are taking fresh steps to ensure they harness the benefits of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for rapid and sustainable development. Stakeholders from across …
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Nigeria Records 16-Year Low in Crude Oil Theft
Nigeria has achieved its lowest level of crude oil theft in 16 years, a development analysts say could ease pressure on the foreign exchange market, boost fiscal revenues, and restore …
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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 …