7 h. ago CSR: PENGASSAN renovates Kwali school, donates learning materials

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), through its foundation, has renovated two blocks of classrooms at the Local Education Authority (LEA) Primary School in Tukuruwa village, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. As part of […] The post CSR: PENGASSAN renovates Kwali school, donates learning materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago PENGASSAN Flays Use Of Oil Workers For Hazardous Jobs, Govt Vows Sanctions

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has condemned oil companies that subject workers to hazardous practices, including using human labour instead of cranes for offshore operations. The issue came to light during yesterday’s 2025 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit in Abuja, where both the minister of labour and employment, Muhammad […]

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13 h. ago Policy instability impeding investment in Nigeria’s petroleum sector – PENGASSAN 

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has warned that persistent policy instability is discouraging investment read more Policy instability impeding investment in Nigeria’s petroleum sector – PENGASSAN 

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16 h. ago PIA, inconsistent policies deterring investment in Nigeria’s oil sector — PENGASSAN

Tribune Online PIA, inconsistent policies deterring investment in Nigeria’s oil sector — PENGASSAN The recent amendment to PIA by removing the fiscal section and transferring it to the Nigeria Tax Administration Act has created some level of anxiety... PIA, inconsistent policies deterring investment in Nigeria’s oil sector — PENGASSAN Tribune Online

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37 h. ago FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government has been urged to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Femi Soneye, made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, […] The post FG urged to consider tax incentives, duty reliefs for media houses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Tinubu commissions 40,000 CBM gas vessel in South Korea, names it after late mother

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has immortalised his late mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, with the commissioning of a 40,000 cubic metre Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier named MT Iyaloja (Lagos) in Ulsan, South Korea. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) management on Monday. According to […] The post Tinubu commissions 40,000 CBM gas vessel in South Korea, names it after late mother appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Tinubu names 40,000 CBM gas vessel after late mother in South Korea

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has immortalised his late mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, with the commissioning of a 40,000 cubic metre Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier named MT Iyaloja (Lagos) in Ulsan, South Korea. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) management on Monday. According to the […] The post Tinubu names 40,000 CBM gas vessel after late mother in South Korea appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Uncertainty over crude supply stalls modular refinery investments

FIDs on hold as investors reassess risks By Adewale Sanyaolu Nigeria’s effort to achieve self-sufficiency in petroleum refining is facing fresh hurdles, with multiple modular refinery projects delayed. Daily Sun’s findings reveal that more than five Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) are currently in limbo, as investors tread cautiously amid concerns about the sustainability of crude […] The post Uncertainty over crude supply stalls modular refinery investments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NUPRC To Prioritise Frontier Basin Exploration, Competitive Licensing Process

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has assured that its ongoing reforms will result in significant improvements in oil production and energy efficiency in the country. The Commission chief executive officer (CCE), Gbenga Komolafe, expressed optimism about the Commission’s forward agenda, which includes: sustaining competitive licensing rounds, accelerating frontier basin exploration; fast-tracking the reactivation […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria Now Better Positioned To Attract Oil, Gas Financing — Renaissance MD

The company completed the purchase of all the shares of the Shell Petroleum Development Company in March 2025.  The post Nigeria Now Better Positioned To Attract Oil, Gas Financing — Renaissance MD appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed an agreement with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost read more NNPC, PTDF sign pact to drive development in Nigeria’s renewable energy space

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6 d. ago FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The federal government has vowed to activate provisions in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that will compel oil companies to either develop or farm out idle assets, as part of efforts to boost production and attract fresh investments into Nigeria’s energy sector. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator […] The post FG moves to unlock idle oil assets, pledges incentives for investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Oilden Energies targets lubricant output expansion to 60,000mt by 2028

Eyes 67% of Nigeria’s lubricant Market Oilden Energies, a Nigerian-owned petroleum services company, has said it is on track to read more Oilden Energies targets lubricant output expansion to 60,000mt by 2028

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7 d. ago Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, upholding the read more Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

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7 d. ago Fuel consumption dipped by 18% to 1.44bn litres in June – NMDPRA

Nigeria’s fuel consumption recorded a sharp decline in June, with total evacuation dropping to 1.44 billion litres, an 18.54 per cent fall compared to the previous month, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a statement on Wednesday, George Ene-Ita, NMDPRA’s Director of Public Affairs, said the daily average fuel […] The post Fuel consumption dipped by 18% to 1.44bn litres in June – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Reactions As Tinubu Orders Review Of Revenue Retention By NNPCL, Others

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive review of all deductions and revenue retention practices by major revenue-generating agencies. These agencies include the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The directive, given […]

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8 d. ago NAPE marks 50 years of leadership in Nigeria’s energy sector, sets agenda for the future

The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) has announced plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Thursday, August 14, 2025, read more NAPE marks 50 years of leadership in Nigeria’s energy sector, sets agenda for the future

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8 d. ago NMDPRA Fixes Interim $1.13/Mscf Gas Transportation Tariff For Pipelines

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has approved an interim transportation tariff of $1.13 per thousand standard cubic feet (Mscf) for the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC). This tariff will be in effect from July 1 to December 31, 2025, covering all six major gas transportation networks across Nigeria. The interim […]

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t, Consortium To Construct Speed Rail In Nigeria

The federal government, the De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited are set to commence the construction of a proposed Gas and 4000km high speed rail also known as bullet train in Nigeria. The federal government revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja when the De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment […]

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8 d. ago SPE Seeks Global Energy Leadership To Boost Nigeria’s Energy Future

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has made a call for bold action toward a cleaner, more secure energy future, as it wrapped up the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE). Over 2,000 delegates, 100+ exhibitors, and top industry minds from around the world converged at Lagos Eko Hotels Convention Centre, […]

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