14 h. ago Oil production shortfall stifling Nigeria’s refining capacity

From Adewale Sanyaolu, Houston Texas The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has lamented the country’s dwindling crude oil output, describing it as a major obstacle to unlocking Nigeria’s full refining capacity and achieving energy self-sufficiency. Chairman of PETAN, Mr. Wole Ogunsanya, stated this during an interview session with journalists on the sidelines of the […] The post Oil production shortfall stifling Nigeria’s refining capacity -PETAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Army Busts Illegal Bunkering Sites, Recover 591,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have successfully dismantled 21 illegal refining sites, arrested 36 suspected oil thieves and confiscated over 591,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta. The operation, which was conducted between April 28 and May 11, 2025, was carried out in operational synergy with other security agencies. The Acting […]

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1 week ago Navy Arrests Illegal Bunkerers, Confiscates Boat Laden With Refined AGO

The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB) Bonny has arrested suspected illegal bunkerers and confiscated a wooden boat laden with products suspected to be illegally refined automotive gas oil (AGO) at Oputumbi community in Bonny local government area of Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of the Forward Operating Base, Bonny, Lt. Cdr. Siraj Almustapha, […]

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2 w. ago Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified their crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Between April 21 and 27, they arrested 23 suspected oil thieves and deactivated 13 illegal refineries, recovering over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post Niger Delta: Troops arrest 23 oil thieves, recover 180,000 litres of stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago NSCDC Uncovers Five Illegal Oil Dumps, Arrests Seven In Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered five illicit crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe area of Abuja. This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale. Seven people connected to the illicit production and distribution of crude oil were also confirmed to have been […] The post NSCDC Uncovers Five Illegal Oil Dumps, Arrests Seven In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NNPC Ltd unveils $60bn investment target, 2m bpd oil production

From Adewale Sanyaolu The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced ambitious goals to attract $60 billion in sectoral investment and achieve a daily crude oil production of two million barrels per day (bpd). Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari shared these targets at a townhall meeting held at NNPC Towers in Abuja on […] The post NNPC Ltd unveils $60bn investment target, 2m bpd oil production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NSCDC uncovers five illegal crude oil dumps in Abuja, arrests seven

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe axis of Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by the NSCDC Spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Thursday in Abuja. The corps also confirmed the arrest of seven suspects linked to the illegal crude oil production and distribution. Read More

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3 w. ago Nigeria still Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline –OPEC

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, although with a decrease in output for the month of March. This is according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its monthly report released on Monday, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s oil production […] The post Nigeria still Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline –OPEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, although with a decrease in output for the month of March. This is according to the latest report from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its monthly report released on Monday, OPEC reported that Nigeria’s oil production […] The post Nigeria remains Africa’s top crude oil producer despite March output decline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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