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The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch (PTD-) Branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) has commended the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s renewed commitment to ensure motorable …
PTD-NUPENG commends FG’s efforts over repair roads, PMS supply stability Read More
A petrol laden tanker, two articulated trucks, one 18-seater bus, two small commercial cabs (micra), and three motorcycles were on Saturday evening burnt in Iyana-Ajia area of the Ibadan – …
Breaking: Many escape death as petrol tanker, bus, others burn on highway Read More
The Arewa Youth Federation (AYF) has demanded that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources of Nigeria Timipre Sylva should step down. A press statement signed by the president AYF, …
Step down, AYF tells Sylva Read More
Nigerians face another possibility of fuel scarcity as Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) are reluctant to lift or buy fuel from private depot owners who have increased pump …
Rumoured fuel scarcity: NNPC cautions against panic buying despite private depot owners’ price hike Read More
Last week the World Bank warned that Nigeria would spend N3 trillion on petrol subsidy in 2021. That is about 400 per cent of what the federal government spends on …
2021 petrol subsidy: The N3 trillion question Read More
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved the take over the reconstruction of 21 federal roads across the six geopolitical zones of the country by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). …
FEC okays NNPC’s take-over of 21 federal roads at N621.2bn Read More
For every service organisation, feedback from the receiving public is germane. It helps in fine-tuning policies, programmes and operational modalities. This was the tthrust of a recent parley between road …
When truck drivers ‘confronted’ FRSC Read More
The Witness, a credible Nigerian newspaper in digital and print formats, is set to launch a non-governmental organization, ‘The Witness Newspaper Foundation’, in commemoration of its fourth year anniversary. The event is …
Sanwo-Olu, Uduaghan, Kyari, others for The Witness Newspaper foundation launch Read More
Amidst dwindling resources, the federal government may have to pay more in oil subsidies as the rise in oil prices in the global market means a larger chunk of oil …
FG to pay more on subsidies as oil price rises Read More
Days for continued existence of Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) as one of the regulatory agencies in the petroleum sector are numbered with confirmation of the appointment of board members …
PIA: Senate confirms NURC board, DPR ceases to exist Read MoreNigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), on Sunday, gave the red light signal to warn Nigerians against the activities of some fraudsters using the social media to circulate information that it …
Fresh recruitment: NNPC breaks silence Read MoreThe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it recorded a total crude oil and gas export sales of $219.75m in May 2021, representing 180.29% increase on sales from the previous …
NNPC records crude oil, gas sales of $219.75m in May Read More
The Nigerian Organized Private Sector (OPS) has said the consequences of the current VAT ‘war’ between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and some state governments, portends grave danger for …
VAT war portends danger for Nigerian business community, OPS argues Read MoreNigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has expressed its willingness to partner with Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on financing options in the near term. The company made this statement during a …
NNPC Set to Collaborate with NGX on financing opportunities Read More
Seplat Energy Plc and its Board Chairman, Dr. ABC Orjiako have emerged winners at the Energy & Corporate Africa Leadership Award Night/Dinner held last week at the Hilton Post Oak, …
Seplat, Orjiako win global awards for outstanding performance Read More
… It’ll attract investments says Buhari … Promote transparency in sector – NNPC … May lead to revenue shortfall – FIRS ‘…Good start for host communities but …’ … Groups allege …
PIA: After historic passage, what next? Read More
The signing of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on August 16th, 2021, after it was passed by the National Assembly, has added yet another …
Muhammadu Buhari’s imprints on the Nigerian oil and gas sector by Salisu Na’inna Dambatta Read More
A significant step towards redeeming the pledge by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intervene in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, Borno state, was taken Tuesday …
Breaking: NNPC, CMEC, GE sign contract for 50mw Maiduguri emergency power project Read MoreThe Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Hameed Ali, has blamed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the high rate of smuggling of fuel across the country’s land borders. …
Customs blames NNPC for increasing cross-border smuggling of fuel Read MoreIn a bid to strengthen and reposition the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) towards attaining global excellence and profitability, management of the corporation has announced the promotion and redeployment of …
NNPC promotes, redeploys senior management staff Read MoreThe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has plans develop a comprehensive divestment policy for International Oil Companies ( IOCs) operating in the country to protect strategic national interest. …
NNPC to develop comprehensive divestment policy for IOCs Read More
Today, it may seem surprising to some to see that the Yobe state government has recorded a wide range of accomplishments, ranging from the health sector to education and infrastructure. …
Buni: The governor-general for Yobe and APC Read MoreAnalysts have expressed concern that the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) has failed to restrict the presidency from doubling as petroleum minister. They also expressed discomfort over the bill to provide …
PIB: Analysts want bill to restrict presidency from being petroleum minister Read MoreThe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has concluded plans to award rehabilitation contracts for the 110,000 barrels a day, b/d Kaduna and the 125,000 b/d Warri refineries by the end …
NNPC to award rehabilitation contract for Warri, Kaduna refineries July Read MoreThe Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Mele Kyari, said the government corporation will borrow to fund its stake acquisition in Dangote Refinery. It can be recalled …
NNPC reveals how FG’ll finance stake in Dangote Refinery Read More