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…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Affairs, Ajuri Ngelale has said that more refineries in Nigeria, will not lead to lower fuel prices. He made this known during a recent interview via TVC News. According…
The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) have urged the Federal Government to fix bad roads and encourage private and modular refineries to enable affordable petroleum products. NOGASA also called on the government to reduce Value Added…
The House of Representatives, says it will revisit the case of the N11.3 trillion allegedly spent by the Federal Government on the turn-around maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries between 2010 and 2020. Rep. Bamidele Salam, Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts,…
A University Don, Olanrewaju Aladeitan, says before removal of the fuel subsidy, it is expected that ideal things, including fixing the refineries to be functional, should be done for optimal benefit. The lecturer warned that the removal of subsidy on…
