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Tag: Crude oil

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Nigerian News

Kyari brought structure, stability to NNPCL –  Group 

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has commended Mr. Mele Kyari for providing stability and strategic leadership during his tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum …

Kyari brought structure, stability to NNPCL –  Group  Read More
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Business / Top Stories

NMDPRA upbeat as PMS imports drop by 30m litres in 8 months

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma and Benjamin Umuteme, Abuja

Chief Executive Officer Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Farouk Ahmed, Tuesday, said the agency issued 47 Licences to Establish (LTE) refineries in the country in the last …

NMDPRA upbeat as PMS imports drop by 30m litres in 8 months Read More
Nigerian News

Nigeria total oil, gas reserves hit 37.28bn barrels, 210.54tcf – NUPRC

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that the country’s total oil reserves “currently stand at 37.28 billion barrels” while total gas reserves of 210.54 trillion cubic feet. …

Nigeria total oil, gas reserves hit 37.28bn barrels, 210.54tcf – NUPRC Read More
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Business / Top Stories

Nigeria: Relief as FG orders full implementation of naira-for-crude deal

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma, Abuja and Chuks Nweze, Enugu 

Relief may have come the way of Nigerians as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday directed the full implementation of the suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement, aimed at encouraging local refining and …

Nigeria: Relief as FG orders full implementation of naira-for-crude deal Read More
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Business

Nigeria loses $28.81m daily as Brent crude crashes to $61/b 

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro and Segun Odunewu Lagos

Nigeria may have lost about $28 million per barrel yesterday after oil prices plummeted further as demand concerns intensified following US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on China and increased …

Nigeria loses $28.81m daily as Brent crude crashes to $61/b  Read More
Business

SPE OLEF 2025 to focus on driving energy sustainability

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Benjamin UMuteme

The 2025 Oloibiri Lecture Series and Energy Forum (OLEF), organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council scheduled to hold on Thursday, at the Main Auditorium, PTDF Tower, …

SPE OLEF 2025 to focus on driving energy sustainability Read More
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Business

Oil prices climb briefly amid Trump’s trade war  

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

  Crude oil prices rebounded in the global commodity market Monday despite the US-initiated trade war and the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allied members (OPEC+) plan to …

Oil prices climb briefly amid Trump’s trade war   Read More
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Nigerian News

New NNPCL GCEO Ojulari an inspiration to Kwara youth – Group

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 - by Umar Bayo Abdulwahab

Youths under the aegis of Oke- Ode Elite Development Youth Forum, the country home of the new chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Bashir  Ojulari, …

New NNPCL GCEO Ojulari an inspiration to Kwara youth – Group Read More
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Nigerian News

Oil facility surveillance contracts awarded to ex-Niger-Delta agitators not benefiting region – Group 

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

A group, the South-South Revolutionary Coalition (SOSORC) has said the multi- billion Naira oil facility and surveillance contracts that was awarded to ex-Niger-Delta agitators is not beneficial to the collective …

Oil facility surveillance contracts awarded to ex-Niger-Delta agitators not benefiting region – Group  Read More
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Opinion

Rivers must not overflow, Mr President!

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Hassan Gimba

Rivers, a state so rich because God blessed it with abundant crude oil and gas, is named after the many rivers that border its territory. Forty percent of Nigeria’s crude …

Rivers must not overflow, Mr President! Read More
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Business

Oil prices crash to $66/b weekend on Trump’s ‘tariffication’, rise in global supply

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

Prices of crude oil fell below $66 per barrel in the global commodity market on Friday as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (OPEC+) accelerated output …

Oil prices crash to $66/b weekend on Trump’s ‘tariffication’, rise in global supply Read More
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Nigerian News

Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The Nigerian Navy says it apprehended some vessels carrying illicit arms and stolen crude oil and destroyed several illegal refining sites through its Operation Delta Sanity II in the month …

Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta Read More
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Nigerian News

Delta promises support for PIA implementation

April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 - by Amaechi Okwara

The Delta state government has said it would continue to promote  peace and create harmonious working environment between host communities and oil companies insisting that government would not tolerate any …

Delta promises support for PIA implementation Read More
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Business

NNPCL: Ojulari takes over from Kyari 

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme 

…Pledges to consolidate on Kyari’s achievements The new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has officially taken over the reins of …

NNPCL: Ojulari takes over from Kyari  Read More
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Business

TNP fire reduces daily crude oil production by 50,000 barrels 

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

  Oil production in Nigeria went down by 50,000 barrels a day to an average of 1.5 million per day, in line with its quota. Also, loading of the country’s …

TNP fire reduces daily crude oil production by 50,000 barrels  Read More
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Business / Top Stories

Ramp up investments in oil and gas now, FG tells OICs

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

The federal government has called on the International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria to ramp up investments in the country’s oil and gas sector, saying the administration of President …

Ramp up investments in oil and gas now, FG tells OICs Read More
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Business / Top Stories

Sallah: Sustain naira-to-crude deal, HURIWA begs Tinubu

March 31, 2025April 1, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

  The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his good offices to ensure the continuous implementation of the naira-to-crude-deal between …

Sallah: Sustain naira-to-crude deal, HURIWA begs Tinubu Read More
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Business

Oil marketers alarmed by soaring petrol landing costs

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 - by Segun Odunewu

Major oil marketers under the aegis of the Major Energies Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) have revealed a significant increase in the landing cost of imported petrol, which surged by N88 …

Oil marketers alarmed by soaring petrol landing costs Read More
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Nigerian News

OML55: NYCN, traditional rulers, others urge youths to choose dialogue over violence

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

… Say operation to benefit local communities, Nigeria  The president of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, the Amanyanabo of Kula Kingdom, His Royal Highness …

OML55: NYCN, traditional rulers, others urge youths to choose dialogue over violence Read More
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Nigerian News

Oil prices rebound from 3-year low on tariff exemption

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 - by Blessing Anaro

Oil prices rebounded slightly on Thursday in the global commodities market after hitting a 3-year low as the U.S. eased tensions with tariff exemptions on cars from Canada and Mexico …

Oil prices rebound from 3-year low on tariff exemption Read More
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Opinion

Nigeria’s oil sector: A new era of regulatory stability

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 - by Mudiaga Otokpeya

Nigeria’s oil industry is entering a transformative era – one marked by regulatory clarity, judicial independence, and renewed investor confidence. For decades, the sector has been plagued by uncertainty, legal …

Nigeria’s oil sector: A new era of regulatory stability Read More
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NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 - by Amaechi Okwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) have deepened their collaboration to end all forms of economic sabotage in the Niger Delta …

NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta Read More
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Business

Global gas balance to remain fragile as growing demand meets tight supply

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 - by Benjamin Umuteme

Global natural gas markets are set to remain tight in 2025 as demand continues to rise and supply expands more slowly than before the pandemic and energy crisis, the International …

Global gas balance to remain fragile as growing demand meets tight supply Read More
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NOSDRA urges Shell to mitigate impact on communities

December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 - by Helen Oji 

The Director-General, National Oil Spillage Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Chukwuemeka Woke, has urged the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to mitigate the impact of oil leaks from its facilities …

NOSDRA urges Shell to mitigate impact on communities Read More
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Interview

OGFZA has so far attracted investments worth over $34bn – Jada

December 7, 2024December 7, 2024 - by Admin III

Bamanga Usman Jada is the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA). In this exclusive interview with Blueprint Newspapers, he speaks about his achievements and …

OGFZA has so far attracted investments worth over $34bn – Jada Read More

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