The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially confirmed that the first batch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) will be loaded from the Dangote Refinery on Sunday, 15th September. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is overseeing the loading process, signaling a critical step in Nigeria’s goal toward energy independence. The announcement was made by…
Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Oladele Alake, has commended the groundbreaking $1 billion iron-to-steel project set to commence in Kogi State, emphasizing its importance as a key milestone in Nigeria’s mining industry. The project, which will convert iron ore into steel, is a significant shift towards adding value to the country’s mineral wealth rather than…
On Wednesday, August 14, in Malabo, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea signed a landmark agreement that could reshape the energy dynamics of West Africa. The agreement, centered on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, covers legislative and regulatory frameworks, the establishment and operation of the pipeline,…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised alarms about potential efforts to undermine the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Speaking on the matter, Obasanjo suggested that entrenched interests benefiting from Nigeria’s lucrative fuel importation business may seek to frustrate the refinery’s operations. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, had earlier accused certain ‘mafias’ of attempting…
Illegal refineries in Nigeria pose a severe threat to both human lives and the environment. According to reports by The PUNCH, from 2021 to 2023, at least 204 individuals lost their lives in explosions at these illicit sites. Workers at these locations often lack proper training and safety equipment, making them particularly vulnerable to accidents….
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has announced that the country’s external reserves have increased to $36.89 billion as of July 16, 2024. This represents a significant rise from the $33.22 billion recorded at the end of December 2023. Cardoso attributed the growth to receipts from crude oil related taxes and…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery will commence operations by August this year. This development is part of a broader initiative by the national oil company to revitalize Nigeria’s refining capacity and reduce dependency on imported petroleum products. Kyari…
Illegal refineries in Nigeria have become a significant national issue, comparable to illicit drugs, child labor, and baby factories. Despite ongoing efforts by the government and local communities to crack down on these operations, they continue to proliferate, particularly in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. The presence of these unauthorized refineries poses severe environmental and…
Nigeria, endowed with extensive natural gas reserves estimated at approximately 209 trillion cubic feet, is on the cusp of a transformative “gas revolution” aimed at driving its economy to new heights. President Bola Tinubu’s recent inauguration of three significant gas processing projects marks a pivotal step in this ambitious plan. However, the question remains: Can…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully executed precision air strikes on terrorists’ hideouts in Niger State, targeting the enclaves of notorious terrorist kingpin Mallam Umar and several other commanders. This operation, conducted in the Alawa Forest area of Shiroro, was meticulously planned based on extensive intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance. The targeted terrorists had been…
