48 h. ago Oil Production Threatened In Bayelsa Over Dispute On Security Vessel Contract

Nigeria’s already fragile oil production faces a new crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State have threatened to halt operations at key oil fields within 14 days, citing a dispute over security vessel contracts. The communities, under the KEFFES umbrella, were demanding that NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL) reverse its decision to terminate its […]

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50 h. ago Heirs Energies To Deliver 100,000 Barrels Of Oil Production Daily

Heirs Energies is making significant investment progress as it prepares to exert more pressure to deliver more oil from its field assets in Nigeria. The company’s chief executive officer (CEO), Osayande Igiehon, while delivering insights on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held in Brazzaville from March 24-26, 2025, said,: […]

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59 h. ago Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown 

Nigeria’s oil production faces a fresh crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State’s coastal region have issued a 14-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration & Production Limited, threatening to shut down operations at Oil Mining Leases 86 and 88 if their grievances over security contracts are not addressed. The ultimatum, conveyed in a letter dated March Read More

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62 h. ago Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown

Tribune Online Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown Nigeria’s oil production faces a fresh crisis as host communities in Bayelsa State’s coastal region have issued a 14-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration & Production Limited (NEPL), threatening to shut down operations at Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 86 and 88 if their grievances over security contracts are not addressed. Tension as host communities threaten oil production shutdown Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Heirs Energies advises Congo on 500,000 p/d oil crude production target

Heirs Energies Chief Executive Officer Osayande Igiehon has advised the Republic of Congo on its plan to ramp up crude production to 500,000 barrels per day. Igiehon spoke on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held recently in Brazzaville. Speaking on the themes ‘Energy & Investment Outlook’ and ’Field Development Read More

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4 d. ago Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. The Army seized 60,000 litres of stolen products during a six-day special operation against oil theft and related crimes in the region. The operation, conducted across three states, was carried out in […] The post Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Soldiers destroy 18 illegal refineries in N’Delta, arrest 39 suspects

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army said it’s operatives have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta Region. Also, the Army said 60,000 litres of stolen products were seized during the crackdown against oil theft and related crimes in the region. It said the special operation, which lasted for six Read More

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1 week ago Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju

Tribune Online Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju A human rights lawyer and activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns over the killings of personnel and officers of Tantita Security Services Ltd, a private security firm dedicated to safeguarding Nigeria’s vital oil pipelines and critical infrastructure. Adeyanju, who spoke on Monday in Abuja, noted that these acts not only threaten the lives of […] Killing of Tantita security personnel threat to oil production, economy — Adeyanju Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria Oil Production Decline Looms As Explosion Rocks Biggest Crude Pipeline

An explosion has struck the Trans-Niger Pipeline, one of Nigeria’s largest oil pipelines, in the Bodo area of Rivers State. LEADERSHIP checks indicate that the incident, which occurred on Monday night, has raised concerns about potential disruptions to Nigeria’s already struggling oil production. The pipeline, with a capacity to transport over 450,000 barrels of crude […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s oil output hit as explosion rocks biggest pipeline

Joint investigation team dispatched- Renaissance Nigeria’s oil production has suffered a significant blow following an explosion on one of the read more Nigeria’s oil output hit as explosion rocks biggest pipeline

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2 w. ago Oil Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Expatriate Quota Violation

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has threatened a nationwide strike over what it described as the blatant violation of Nigeria’s expatriate quota laws by an Indian oil firm, Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO). Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, PENGASSAN president, Comrade Festus Osifo, accused […]

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2 w. ago PENGASSAN threatens to withdraw members from upstream operations

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has threatened to withdraw all its members from every upstream operation nationwide if Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company fails to immediately address the ongoing labour issues between the oil firm and PENGASSAN. The association also stated that the Federal Government must remove the Read More

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2 w. ago Low Oil Production Decline Looms As Explosion Rocks Nigeria’s Biggest Crude Pipeline

Following the explosion on the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP), one of Nigeria’s largest oil pipelines, in the Bodo area of Rivers State, on Monday night, Nigeria’s oil production may decrease. LEADERSHIP checks indicated that the incident has raised concerns about potential disruptions to Nigeria’s already struggling oil production. The pipeline, with a capacity to transport over […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s oil production takes blow as explosion rocks biggest oil pipeline

An explosion has struck the Trans-Niger Pipeline, one of Nigeria’s largest oil pipelines, causing significant disruption and raising concerns about read more Nigeria’s oil production takes blow as explosion rocks biggest oil pipeline

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2 w. ago FG to protect Nigerian workers’ interests, reviews expatriate quota policy

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in the administration of expatriate quotas. This is following recent allegations of irregularities in the oil sector. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria had last week protested at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company’s headquarters in Lagos. The union Read More

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2 w. ago FG to protect Nigerian workers’ interests, reviews expatriate quota

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in the administration of expatriate quotas. This is following recent allegations of irregularities in the oil sector. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria had last week protested at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company’s headquarters in Lagos. The union Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers Crisis: Niger Delta Youths Threaten To Shutdown Oil Production, Warns Tinubu To Caution Wike

Some youths, under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Council have threatened to shut down oil production across the region over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. The group, in a letter by its Leader, Bene Youkore Mamamu, addressed to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, issued a seven-day ultimatum, demanded immediate restoration of Rivers […] The post Rivers Crisis: Niger Delta Youths Threaten To Shutdown Oil Production, Warns Tinubu To Caution Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers crisis: N’Delta youths write Tinubu, threaten oil production shutdown 

Palpable tension has enveloped Rivers State as youth groups, under the auspices of the Niger Delta Youth Council, threaten to shut down oil production across the region over the raging political impasse in Rivers. The youth groups issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu demanding, among other things, the immediate restoration of Rivers State Read More

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3 w. ago Sterling Oil clarifies grounds activities report, reaffirms commitment to employee welfare

The management of Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) has clarified reports on alleged various anti-labour activities read more Sterling Oil clarifies grounds activities report, reaffirms commitment to employee welfare

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3 w. ago Examining military’s onslaught against oil theft in Niger Delta

DELE OGUNYEMI examines the military’s renewed crackdown on Niger Delta oil theft and illegal refineries to boost crude production to between 2.5 and 3 million barrels daily and strengthen the economy In a renewed push against crude oil theft, the Nigerian military forces have intensified action to ensure a crackdown on all illegal refining sites Read More

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