25 h. ago Local production of oil pipelines ‘ll complement foreign importation – FG

The Federal Government has vowed to continue to encourage the development and sustainability of oil and gas local content production. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, stated this on Thursday during the launch of Monarch Alloys 33LPE and concrete weight coating facility in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. According to Lokpobiri, the […] The post Local production of oil pipelines ‘ll complement foreign importation – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Akwa Ibom: IYC demands pipeline surveillance deal from oil firms operating in host communities

From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Obolo clan in Akwa Ibom State, has reiterated its demand for a pipeline surveillance contract promised by Sterling Global/Natural Oil Field Services. In a communiqué issued in Uyo on Wednesday, following a meeting to inaugurate new operational chapters, the IYC, led by Chairman Michael Jaja, […] The post Akwa Ibom: IYC demands pipeline surveillance deal from oil firms operating in host communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Local Refining Surge To Make Nigeria Net Petroleum Exporter By 2027– PETROAN

Nigeria is on track to become a net petroleum exporter within two years, driven by a surge in local refining capacity, according to the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN). This projection follows the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (NMDPRA) milestone of licensing 83 refineries, with a combined total refining […]

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6 d. ago Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has recommended homegrown solutions as panacea for challenges confronting the energy sector on the African continent. According to him, Africa must begin to look inward for sustainable solutions to its energy challenges by boosting local production capacities while retaining generated resources within […] The post Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Don’t sell chemicals to unknown customers — Kebbi NAFDAC warn marketers

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned marketers of industrial and agro- chemicals across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State not to sell their products to unknown customers. State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Kebbi State Office, Alhaji Muyideen F. Suleiman made this advise […] The post Don’t sell chemicals to unknown customers — Kebbi NAFDAC warn marketers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria, South Africa strengthen ties to curb continental energy deficit

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D, has emphasized that Africa must begin to look inward for sustainable solutions to its energy challenges. This was made known in a statement signed by SA Media and Communication to the Minister, Nneamaka Okafor on Wednesday. The minister stated that boosting local production […] The post Nigeria, South Africa strengthen ties to curb continental energy deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that imports of premium motor spirit (PMS) in Nigeria have dropped sharply by about 30 million litres per day over the past eight months, falling from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, representing […] The post PMS imports plunge by 30m litres in 8 months, local production surges –NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Aibangbee Ize Blessing, leads Nigeria’s push for energy access and local production

Aibangbee Ize Blessing, CEO of Izenergy and Chairman of the Ize Group of Company, is building practical solutions to Nigeria’s read more Aibangbee Ize Blessing, leads Nigeria’s push for energy access and local production

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1 week ago Allegation Linking PINL To Ugborodo Oil Facility Protest Misleading, Says Warri Monarch’s Rep

  The sole representative of the Olu of Warri to NNPC/JV Partners, Prince Collins Oritsetimeyin Edema, has described allegation linking oil surveillance company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) to the protest which disrupted Ogidigben oil field in Ugborodo, Warri South-West local government area of Delta State as totally misleading and false. Edema’s reaction followed remarks […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders lament vaccine funding delays, urge local production

Stakeholders on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding vaccine funds and ramp up investment in local vaccine production. They warned that funding delays are threatening Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and endangering the lives of millions of children. They said this at a press conference on immunisation financing in Abuja, themed “Future of immunisation Read More

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2 w. ago US tariffs may spur local production, AfCFTA push – Analysts

Market watchers have said that the Federal Government may need to drive the pace of local production and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement following the imposition of a 14 per cent tariff on exports from Nigeria to the United States of America. Last Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced the tariff as Read More

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2 w. ago Lokpobiri visits destroyed gas pipeline in Bayelsa, says FG’ll go after culprits

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Saturday visited the gas pipeline destroyed by criminal elements in Bayelsa state, vowing that the Federal Government will go after the perpetrators.  The Lagos- Gbene 18-inch Tebidaba- Brass gas pipeline in Opuama clan, Southern Ijaw Local Government, which supplies crude to […] The post Lokpobiri visits destroyed gas pipeline in Bayelsa, says FG’ll go after culprits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Fauziyyah: Leveraging Apiculture Potential In Honey Production For Local, International Markets

Isiak Fauziyyah is the founder of Fauziyyah Honey Limited, a company that capitalises on the country’s apiculture potential to produce high-grade honey for local and international markets. For Fauziyyah, a couple of factors inspired her journey into beekeeping and harvesting honey. Initially, she had ventured into poultry farming but left the trade due to its […]

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3 w. ago Local refineries importing substandard crude, PETROAN alleges

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says some local refineries are importing substandard crude into Nigeria to cut costs. Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, PETROAN National Publicity Secretary Joseph Obele said the refineries have been importing crude oil with high sulphur content into Nigeria. Asked to mention some of the refineries, Read More

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3 w. ago Bayelsa monarchs, PINL rally support to protect oil pipelines from vandalism

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The monarchs from oil-producing communities in Bayelsa State and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigerian Limited (PINL) have reiterated the need to protect oil pipelines in their communities from vandalism. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum in Yenagoa, pioneer chairman of the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council and Ibenanaowei of Bomo Kingdom, King Warri Joshua […] The post Bayelsa monarchs, PINL rally support to protect oil pipelines from vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ijaw elders, leaders, give hints how to protect pipelines, laud PINL efforts

As search for protection strategies for oil pipelines continues in the face of fresh threats, Ijaw elders and leaders have read more Ijaw elders, leaders, give hints how to protect pipelines, laud PINL efforts

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3 w. ago PINL seeks stakeholders’ support against oil pipeline attacks

…Says host communities’ cooperation restored operations after explosion        From Tony John, Port Harcourt   The firm revealed that the cooperation of host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) helped in bringing the major pipeline to full functions hours after supplies to Bonny oil terminal was interrupted by an explosion.     […] The post PINL seeks stakeholders’ support against oil pipeline attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Over 883 illegal refineries destroyed by pipeline protection firm in oil region

Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), one of the oil protection firms in the Niger Delta, says it has so far read more Over 883 illegal refineries destroyed by pipeline protection firm in oil region

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4 w. ago Attacks on oil facilities: Pipeline protection firm moves to take back initiative, schedules meetings with groups

…says Bodo attack on pipeline was clear sabotage With bombings and attacks on oil facilities in Rivers State in the read more Attacks on oil facilities: Pipeline protection firm moves to take back initiative, schedules meetings with groups

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4 w. 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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