The Federal Government has announced plans to fully privatize its state-owned refineries, including those in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare,…
Nigerians have long lost count of the promises made by the Federal Government and its petroleum managers, particularly the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), regarding the restart of the Port Harcourt Refinery and the other refineries in the country.…
A legal practitioner with specialisation in Oil & Gas, Paul Obi, SAN has stated the NNPC Ltd refineries if operational alongside the Damgote refinery will reduce the hardship of Nigerians Fielding questions from journalists after being conferred the prestigious rank…
The prolonged turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries, especially the Port Harcourt facility, has become a troubling saga. Launched before 2021, this initiative has devoured millions of Naira without producing tangible results. As a result, the hope for these refineries to…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes have eliminated scores of terrorists in Kaduna and Zamfara states, and destroyed 25 illegal refining sites in Imo and Rivers States. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known…
The Nigerian Army has cracked down on illegal refineries in Obuaku Community, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, arresting thirteen suspects and dismantling the illegal facilities. This operation comes on the heels of a similar raid just four…
The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the country’s refineries, if the economy must be stabilised. President of NOGASA, Chief Benneth Korie, made the…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says six illegal oil refining sites have been destroyed at Opu Arugbana in Degema LGA of Rivers. Edward Gabkwet, NAF spokesperson, in a statement on Tuesday, said the strike was conducted by the air component…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has recommended the privatisation of oil refineries in the country to enable them function optimally. Abbas gave the recommendation on Thursday, while receiving the management of NNPCL led by the Group…
Following the readiness of more private refineries to commence production of crude oil in Nigeria, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned all saboteurs to desist from hindering adequate and consistent supply of feedstock to operators. In a statement by Mrs Olaide…
