4 d. ago Surveillance Firm Moves To Avert More Pipeline Explosions In Niger Delta

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the firm responsible for securing the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), has began moves to avert further explosions of the pipeline, which supplies crude oil to the Bonny oil terminal in Rivers State. To this end, the firm has scheduled its stakeholders engagement with all communities and relevant stakeholders on the […]

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8 d. ago FG begins construction of Second Niger Bridge phase 2B access road

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge, marking a significant step in enhancing transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South-East. President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, at the groundbreaking ceremony at Ogbunike (33 Nkwelle Read More

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1 week ago Customs intercepts N72.6m worth of smuggled petrol in Adamawa

Tribune Online Customs intercepts N72.6m worth of smuggled petrol in Adamawa The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recently had another significant seizure of premium motor spirits (PMS) in Adamawa State. Customs intercepts N72.6m worth of smuggled petrol in Adamawa Tribune Online

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1 week ago Price Hike Likely As Dangote Resumes Sale Of Petrol In Dollars

The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) , also called petrol, has been projected to rise as Dangote reviews its sales policy. Dangote Refinery said it would now sell refined petrol in dollars until the government resumes crude-for-naira-sale arrangement. Consequently, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to sell petrol in dollars […]

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1 week ago Price surge imminent as Dangote Refinery halts petrol sale in naira

• It’ll disrupt downstream supply mechanism -Marketers   By Adewale Sanyaolu and Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Petroleum products marketers have predicted a potential shake-up in the downstream sector as Dangote Refinery halts the sale of petrol in naira. The marketers, while expressing shock over the development, said there are genuine concerns over supply chain disruptions and […] The post Price surge imminent as Dangote Refinery halts petrol sale in naira appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPMAN Threatens To Sell Petrol In Dollars Over Dangote Refinery’s Stance

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to sell petrol in US dollars if Dangote Refinery begins selling its products in foreign currency. The move was in response to concerns that using dollars for transactions could lead to increased pressure on the local currency, potentially causing inflation and affecting energy security. LEADERSHIP […]

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2 w. ago Dangote refinery pauses Naira petrol sales over currency mismatch

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in Naira, citing the need to align its sales currency with crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. In a statement released on Wednesday, the refinery explained that its sales of petroleum products in Naira […] The post Dangote refinery pauses Naira petrol sales over currency mismatch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tanker Loaded With 45,000 Litres Of Petrol Crashes Into Ditch In Oyo

A tanker loaded with approximately 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has overturned in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. According to the DAILY POST, the incident took place on Tuesday. It was gathered that the tanker overturned at the Odo-Oba area along the Ogbomoso–Oyo Road, ending up in a nearby ditch. READ […] The post Tanker Loaded With 45,000 Litres Of Petrol Crashes Into Ditch In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger fuel crisis: Customs, marketers differ as 400 border filling stations shut

Over 400 filling stations of independent oil marketers located at border communities have remained shut since 2019 based on the Federal Government’s directive to halt the smuggling of petrol out of Nigeria to neighbouring nations. While the Nigeria Customs Service declared on Monday that the stations would still be shut, oil marketers decried the closure Read More

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2 w. ago Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054m

By Steve Agbota Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it intercepted smuggled hard drugs, petroleum, rice and other contraband with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N267.054 million. The smuggled items include 444 parcels of cannabis sativa (marijuana), 181 packs of Tramadol, 600 bottles of Codeine Syrup (100ml each), and 240 […] The post Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fuel crisis: Niger begs Nigeria for petrol despite tense relations

Niger Republic has turned to Nigeria for help after being hit by fuel shortage. The West African country reached out to Nigeria despite months of diplomatic tensions and hostile rhetoric. Sunday PUNCH learnt that a delegation of senior officials of the military junta travelled down to Abuja to meet Federal Government representatives. At the end Read More

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2 w. ago NCS confiscates 34, 470 litres of smuggled petrol, truck in Taraba

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has smashed a cartel of smugglers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, in Kan-Iyaka border communities of Sardauna Local Government Area, Taraba State. The Comptroller General of the NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who disclosed this in Jalingo, revealed […] The post NCS confiscates 34, 470 litres of smuggled petrol, truck in Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions

Tribune Online Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions The Niger State Scholarship Board has announced the commencement of physical verification for students enrolled in various higher institutions across Nigeria. This verification process is set to begin on 17 March 2025 for the first batch of selected schools. In a recent statement, the board emphasised the importance of attendance for students who have successfully […] Niger scholarship board begins student verification in higher institutions Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Customs confiscates 34,470 liters of smuggled petrol and truck in Taraba

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in an intensified fight against fuel smuggling, has smashed a cartel of smugglers of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Kan-Iyaka border communities of Sardauna local government area of Taraba State. The Comptroller General of the NCS Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who disclosed […] The post Customs confiscates 34,470 liters of smuggled petrol and truck in Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054mn

By Steve Agbota Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday said that it intercepted smuggled hard drugs, petroleum, rice and other contraband with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N267.054 million. The smuggled items include 444 parcels of Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana), 181 packs of Tramadol, 600 bottles of Codeine Syrup […] The post Seme Customs intercepts hard drugs, petrol, others worth N267.054mn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Marketers project N800/litre as imported petrol’s cost drops

The price war in the downstream oil sector intensified on Tuesday as major oil marketers moved to offer a lower price against the gantry loading cost of N825 per litre set by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This development followed a revelation by marketers that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) imported into Nigeria has Read More

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3 w. ago Fire Erupts On Ibadan–Abeokuta Road As Petrol Tanker Crashes Into Forest

A petroleum tanker loaded with approximately 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, went up in flames in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday after the driver lost control and crashed into a forest. The incident was said to have occurred at Onipe Village, near Idi Ayunre, along the Ibadan–Abeokuta Road. The […] The post Fire Erupts On Ibadan–Abeokuta Road As Petrol Tanker Crashes Into Forest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Fire Razes Bus Loaded With Planks After Hitting Petrol Tanker In Oyo

A Toyota Mazda bus loaded with planks, has collided with a petroleum tanker carrying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. It was gathered that the incident occurred along the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday by General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, disclosed that the […] The post Fire Razes Bus Loaded With Planks After Hitting Petrol Tanker In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Petrol imports gulp N3.3trn in three months despite rising local refining

Nigeria’s petrol imports have persisted with no significant decline despite reported rising domestic refining capacity. Nigeria, Africa’s largest crude oil read more Petrol imports gulp N3.3trn in three months despite rising local refining

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4 w. ago Nigerians to benefit from Dangote, NNPCL petrol price war — Rewane

Nigerians will benefit more from the seeming petrol price war between Dangote refinery and Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, according read more Nigerians to benefit from Dangote, NNPCL petrol price war — Rewane

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