The Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH, has intensified the Operation Cordon and Search within its area of responsibilities in Bayelsa. The troops discovered and destroyed illegally refined products in the patrols between Jan. 22 and 29. Commodore Olushina Ojebode, the Commander,…
The Northern Youth Progressive Network, has lauded Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) over his plans to engage Tantita Security services Nigeria limited, a private outfit to guard oil facilities against theft.…
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday reiterated its commitment to end oil theft in the country. The Chairman of the NEC Sub-Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, told newsmen shortly after meeting with the Chairman…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, says it uncovered no fewer than 83 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta in the last seven days. The NNPCL disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday. According to the company, it…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has sought the support of traditional rulers in the Niger Delta region to assist the Federal Government and security agencies in curbing oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the region. The NDDC Executive Director,…
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Saturday lauded the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their commitment and fight against oil theft and sundry crimes in the country. The governor gave the commendation at the Combined Year 2023 West…
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has warned officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy against colluding with criminals to perpetrate oil theft and other maritime crimes. Ogalla gave the warning during the decoration of 29…
Nigeria recorded 127 crude oil theft incidents between December 2 and 8. This is according to data shared in a report by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) via its X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, December 12.…
The Federal Government on Friday said the renewed fight by the Nigeria Navy was partly responsible for the current rise in crude oil production in the country. The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle lauded the navy during the…
Records of losses within Nigeria’s extractive industries have been at huge disadvantage to the growth of the country’s economy. Issues of theft, wastage and other shortfalls from unregulated activities around the extractive sectors have over the years formed the basis…
