Fuel scarcity: Bayelsa approves N230 per litre
The Bayelsa State Government has directed filling stations in the state to sell petrol not more than N230 per litre against the the national price of N165. It said the fixed amount is to ensure availability of products until fuel scarcity ends, NAN reports. This was disclosed on Thursday by the Deputy Governor of the […]
NUPENG, others suspend planned strike action
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) have announced the suspension of their planned strike action after a meeting with the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The groups had threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over […]
Fuel scarcity: NNPC distributes one billion litres of petrol
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), on Tuesday, said it resumed the distribution of one billion litres of safe Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in its stock to various fuel stations nationwide. TPCN had observed that queues have resurfaced in fueling stations in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. Commuters […]
N100bn was used to repair refineries in 2021 – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has said it spent N100bn rehabilitating refineries in 2021. A report on the funding performance of the oil firm from January to December 2021, seen in Abuja on Sunday, said that funds were released monthly into revamping the facilities, Punch reports. The country’s refineries had been under the […]
NNPC secures AfriExim Bank’s $5bn funding
Port Harcourt refinery fire, a minor incident – NNPC
NNPC presents ministry of works with N621bn cheque for road projects
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has presented a cheque of N621bn to the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing for the construction of critical road projects across the country. The projects, which will be executed under the tax credit scheme is funded through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in accordance with President Muhammadu […]
PAP, NNPC partner to ensure peace, security in Niger Delta
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has resolved to collaborate with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in tackling pipeline insecurity, unemployment to ensure peace in the Niger Delta. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by PAP’s Interim Administrator, Col. Milland Dikio (retd.), where he led a delegation to the NNPC Group Managing Director, […]
Buhari suspends inauguration of new NNPC board
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate suspension of the inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited scheduled to hold today, Wednesday, November 24, 2021. This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, who expressed regrets for the […]
NNPC to build gas facility in Kogi
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has signed an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) agreement to build a five million standard cubic feet of gas per day (mmscf/d) mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in Kogi State. The agreement was put in place to achieve optimal gas diffusion in the country. Speaking at the ceremony, […]
IYC blasts Sylva over distribution of NNPC road projects
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has called out the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, over his negligence to protect the interest of the Niger Delta region in the N621.2 billion road projects to be undertaken across the country by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). A statement by the IYC President, Peter […]
Shell divestment will create problems for NNPC – GMD
