12 h. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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30 h. 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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34 h. ago Delta Central Senator Dafinone Hails Avuru’s NNPCL Appointment

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has congratulated Mr. Austin Avuru on his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by President Bola Tinubu. The Senator commended Avuru’s appointment, recognising his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and expressing confidence in his ability to […]

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46 h. ago Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri Ph.D has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ahmadu Musa Kida on his appointment as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) and other members of the newly constituted NNPCL board. […] The post Lokpobiri congratulates newly appointed NNPCL leadership, assures of sector-wide collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 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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47 h. ago Ojulari’s appointment will bring positive impact to Nigerian oil & gas sector — NAEC

Tribune Online Ojulari’s appointment will bring positive impact to Nigerian oil & gas sector — NAEC Reacting to the news, NAEC, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Ugo Amadi, welcomed Ojulari's appointment, maintaining that the development will positively impact Nigeria's oil and gas sector Ojulari’s appointment will bring positive impact to Nigerian oil & gas sector — NAEC Tribune Online

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48 h. ago AbdulRazaq Congratulates New NNPCL Chief Ojulari, NHIA Chairman Oloriegbe, Commends President Tinubu

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed joy over the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a distinguished Kwaran and a big shot in the oil sector, as the new NNPCL group chief executive officer . The governor similarly rejoiced with Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe on his appointment as chairman of the National Health Insurance […]

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48 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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48 h. ago Lokpobiri vows strong support for indigenous players in oil and gas

By Seyi Babalola During a facility tour of Caverton’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and Training Centre at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, emphasized the critical role of strong support services in the oil and gas sector, particularly as the industry navigates substantial divestment. This […] The post Lokpobiri vows strong support for indigenous players in oil and gas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. 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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57 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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59 h. ago Full list: NNPC GMDs from 1977 till date and their geopolitical zones

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now known as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, is the state-owned oil corporation read more Full list: NNPC GMDs from 1977 till date and their geopolitical zones

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61 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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61 h. ago Lokpobiri hails Caverton’s aviation, pledges support for expansion

Nigeria’s minister of state for petroleum resources (oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has lauded Caverton Helicopters for its contributions to the country’s read more Lokpobiri hails Caverton’s aviation, pledges support for expansion

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63 h. ago FG urges oil industry experts to match efforts with tangible investments

The Federal Government has called on International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria to ramp up investments in the country’s oil and gas sector, emphasizing that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has provided every necessary incentive to ensure seamless and profitable operations. This was made known in a statement signed by the SA […] The post FG urges oil industry experts to match efforts with tangible investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Pan Nigerian Oil and Gas Stakeholders on Wednesday commended President Bola Tinubu for taking a significant step toward reforming the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited by reconstituting its board and appointing new leadership.   In a press statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Engr. Raphael Ajuri, speaking […] The post Oil & gas stakeholders laud Tinubu on new NNPCL Board, call marching orders for Musa, Ojulari unprecedented appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Mechanical Engineer From Kwara — All You Need To Know About New NNPCL Boss Bashir Ojulari

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), replacing Mele Kyari in a major restructuring of the oil company’s management and board early Wednesday morning. With over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Ojulari brings […]

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO

• Targets attracting $30bn in investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, removing its chairman, […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu desolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non

• Targets attracting $30bn investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030.   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja     President Bola Tinubu in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as well as restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, President Tinubu also set ambitious targets for the oil sector under his […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu desolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non-executive chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non

• Targets attracting $30bn investments by 2027, $60bn by 2030.   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja     President Bola Tinubu in a bold move to reshape Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as well as restore investor confidence in a more commercially viable entity, President Tinubu also set ambitious targets for the oil sector under his […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu dissolves NNPC board, replaces Kyari as GCEO with Ojulari, names Kida as new non-executive chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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