4 h. ago Oil resumption: FG delegation inspects dormant Ogoni oil wells

The Nigerian government inspects dormant Ogoni oil wells, vowing to boost security and prosecute saboteurs after a massive spill. Read about the plan. Read More: https://punchng.com/oil-resumption-fg-delegation-inspects-dormant-ogoni-oil-wells/

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9 h. ago IGP Charges Newly Promoted Senior Officers On Ethical, Results

The inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has described promotion within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as a deliberate, merit-based process that reflects institutional confidence in officers’ leadership capacity, judgement, and readiness for higher responsibility. Speaking at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior police officers, the IGP said the elevation of officers to senior […]

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25 h. ago Nigeria’s 2mbpd target remains elusive as theft trumps capacity

Nigeria’s crude oil production is projected to average about 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, marginally above its read more Nigeria’s 2mbpd target remains elusive as theft trumps capacity

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27 h. ago Dangote Refinery Warns Against Petrol Diversion As N739/Litre Sale Begins Nationwide

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of N739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilise the downstream petroleum market. With over 2,000 MRS stations […]

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28 h. ago Independent Petroleum Producers Mark 10 Years Of Indigenous Participation

The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has marked its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of growth and increasing indigenous participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. At the anniversary event in Lagos, Adegbite Falade, chairman of IPPG and chief executive officer of Aradel Holdings, stated that the milestone reflected the growing role of indigenous operators […]

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30 h. ago Russia pledges ‘full support’ for Venezuela against US hostilities

Russia pledges full support for Venezuela as it confronts a US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, condemning Washington’s escalating hostilities. Read More: https://punchng.com/russia-pledges-full-support-for-venezuela-against-us-hostilities/

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31 h. ago Dangote refinery launches hotline to report MRS stations selling petrol above ₦739

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a nationwide hotline for consumers to report MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling petrol read more Dangote refinery launches hotline to report MRS stations selling petrol above ₦739

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31 h. ago Dangote refinery launches hotline to report MRS stations selling petrol above N739

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a nationwide hotline for consumers to report MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling petrol read more Dangote refinery launches hotline to report MRS stations selling petrol above N739

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36 h. ago Ogoni oil exploration restart could spark Nigeria’s turnaround — Ribadu

Nigeria’s government eyes the restart of Ogoni oil exploration after 30 years, hoping it will be a turning point for the nation’s economy and peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-oil-exploration-restart-could-spark-nigerias-turnaround-ribadu/

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37 h. ago NSA Ribadu, Ministers On Peace Efforts In Ogoniland, Hail Fubara

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has praised the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for his responsible leadership, describing Rivers as one of the most peaceful states in the country. Ribadu stated this on Monday when he led a presidential delegation comprising the Ministers of Works, David Umahi, and Environment, Balarabe Lawal, […]

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40 h. ago ‘Tinubu Is Happy With You’, Ribadu Hails Fubara’s Leadership

National Security Adviser said the Federal Government delegation was in Rivers State to consolidate ongoing peace efforts in Ogoni land. The post ‘Tinubu Is Happy With You’, Ribadu Hails Fubara’s Leadership appeared first on Channels Television.

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47 h. ago PETROAN backs crude oil projections in Nigeria’s 2026 budget

Seeks sustained budgetary support for local refining, modular refineries THE Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed optimism over the daily crude oil production projection of 1.84 million barrels per day (mbpd) and an official oil price benchmark of $64–65 per barrel in Nigeria’s N58.18 trillion budget for 2026. Expressing confidence […]

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48 h. ago Analysts spotlight Nigeria’s potential external reserves drivers in 2026

Nigeria’s external reserves are expected to remain resilient in 2026, hovering around the $45 billion mark, supported by sustained diaspora remittances, improved oil earnings and planned external borrowings, analysts have said. The country’s reserves have sustained an upward trajectory, reaching a seven-year high of $46.7 billion in November 2025. At that level, reserves provided about […]

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50 h. ago BusinessDay’s Man of the year: How Africa’s richest man bet everything on a refinery & won

When Aliko Dangote first announced his intention to build a private oil refinery in Nigeria back in 2013, skeptics outnumbered read more BusinessDay’s Man of the year: How Africa’s richest man bet everything on a refinery & won

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51 h. ago Indigenous operators now power Nigeria’s energy future – IPPG

Learn how indigenous operators in Nigeria now account for over 50% of the nation’s crude oil production, shaping the future of the country’s energy sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/indigenous-operators-now-power-nigerias-energy-future-ippg/

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56 h. ago Group laments unabated smuggling of vegetable oil into Nigeria

…Urges FG to implement ban policy Vegetable and Edible Oil Producers Association of Nigeria (VEOPAN) has lamented the ceaseless smuggling read more Group laments unabated smuggling of vegetable oil into Nigeria

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61 h. ago Ekpo, Ojulari inspect AKK gas pipeline, highlight project’s economic gains

Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has concluded a high-level inspection tour of the starting point read more Ekpo, Ojulari inspect AKK gas pipeline, highlight project’s economic gains

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64 h. ago Heirs Energy secures $750m Afreximbank facility to boost oil output

Heirs Energy secures a $750m financing facility from Afreximbank to double its oil and gas production, aiming to enhance Nigeria’s energy sufficiency. Read More: https://punchng.com/heirs-energy-secures-750m-afreximbank-facility-to-boost-oil-output/

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67 h. ago Uba Sani’s Road Projects Will Reopen Closed Businesses, Industries — KADRA MD

  The Managing Director of Kaduna Roads Agency (KADRA), Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, has expressed optimism that the ongoing road rehabilitation and new projects executed by the administration of Governor Uba Sani will revive industries, reopen closed businesses and ease transportation, especially in industrial corridors. Baba-Ahmed gave the assurance during a recent routine inspections of road projects […]

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68 h. ago Nigeria’s Security Challenges Require More Than Military Solutions – Rtd AIG Bolanta

Amid growing concerns over banditry and worsening insecurity across the country, questions continue to arise over the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current security architecture. In this interview with ABDULLAHI OLESIN, a retired assistant inspector general of Police, Baba Adisa Bolanta (Rtd), says Nigeria’s fight against banditry and insecurity can only be effective through strong collaboration among […]

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