Theft, vandalism, others, responsible for high crude oil production cost – NNPC
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ventures and Business Development of the NNPC, Mr. Roland Ewubare, Friday, disclosed that pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, among others, were the major contributors to the high cost of crude oil production in Nigeria.
One dies, 15 injure as fire guts tanker in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Tragedy struck on Friday evening when a 45,000 capacity laden truck with Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, otherwise called, Diesel, suddenly caught fire opposite a fuel station at Obalende roundabout, Lagos Island, killing one person and injured 16 in a lone accident. Recall that a few days ago, a fuel station located along […]
Two of a kind: How Timipre Sylva and Mele Kyari are changing the oil & gas industry
By Tajudeen Suleiman Timipre Sylva and Mele Kyari are two of a kind changing the oil & gas industry. The two are from diverse backgrounds but seem driven by the same passion- the desire to make things better. Timipre Sylva, Minister for State for Petroleum and Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian […]
NNPC filling station inferno claimed 30 vehicles – LASEMA
The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, on Tuesday said the fire outbreak at Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos, destroyed 30 vehicles. The filling station is located at YayaYaya Abatan bus Stop, off Colleage Road, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State. Oke-Osanyintolu said this in an […]
Again, emergency team averts petroleum pipeline explosion in Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni In what could have resulted into another pipeline explosion, was on Monday, averted by emergency responders following quick response to a leaked Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, a pipeline in Baruwa, Ipaja, Ayobo Ipaja Local Council Development Area, LCDA of Lagos State. Recall that there was an explosion from a vandalised NNPC […]
Oil traders await Nigeria’s May, June lifting programmes
As NNPC, oil firms discuss output cut, allocation By Udeme Akpan Global oil traders are currently awaiting the release of Nigeria’s crude oil lifting programmes for May and June 2020 to guide their decisions, following many choices presented by excess supplies and low prices. Investigation by Vanguard showed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, […]
VIDEO: Moment firefighter truck arrives NNPC fire scene at Ogba, Lagos
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station along College Road, Yaya Abatan, Ogba in Lagos State was ablaze on Monday. Lagosians at the scene were seen throwing sachet water at the truck with some commenting the water in the tanker will not be enough to quench the fire. Video by: Akeem Salau ALSO […]
PHOTOS: Lagosians defy social distancing order as fire guts NNPC station in Ogba
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station along College Road, Yaya Abatan, Ogba in Lagos State was ablaze on Monday. Residents around the area were seen en masse trooping out to watch the scene of the unfortunate event. ALSO READ: [Photos, Video]: Fire outbreak at NNPC College Road Ogba, Lagos Vanguard News Nigeria.
COVID-19: NNPC, Chevron, Bovas donate medical equipment, consumables to Kano
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Sunday, disclosed that the oil and gas industry coalition against the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, that it is spearheading, has donated medical consumables, equipment and an ambulance to the Kano State Government, to support the state’s fight against the pandemic.
COVID-19: NNPC, Chevron, Bovas donate medical equipment, consumables to Kano
By Michael Eboh Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, on Sunday, disclosed that the oil and gas industry coalition against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, that it is spearheading, has donated medical consumables, equipment and an ambulance to the Kano State government, to support the state’s fight against the pandemic. In a statement in Abuja, NNPC […]
COVID 19: NNPC donates ambulance, medical kits to Kano state
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has donated an ambulance and other medical consumables to Kano State Government to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the state. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva who presented the items to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje at the Government House on Saturday, said that the gesture […]
COVID-19: FG doles out N200bn to power sector to improve supply
By Chris Ochayi The Federal Government has released over N200 billion to the power sector to improve electricity supply in the wake of outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic in the country. Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation, NNPC, Mr Mele Kyari, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja after a closed-door meeting of […]
NNPC Retail stations selling fuel at N123.50/litre, assures of steady supply
By Michael Eboh NNPC Retail Limited, one the downstream subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), yesterday, disclosed that all its over 600 filling stations across the country had complied with the reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and are currently selling the commodity at between N125.30 […]
NNPC to hands-off refineries management, adopt NLNG model
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), yesterday, stated that it would no longer be involved in the management of the country’s refineries after their ongoing rehabilitation.
FG to shut down oil refineries for upgrade — NNPC GMD
The Federal Government is set to shut down all its oil refineries in its effort to secure funding and a model to upgrade them, the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said yesterday.
N1.5trn spent on fuel subsidy in 2019— FG
…queries huge expenditure on moribund refineries …warns of difficulty in mobilising revenue, subsidy payment By Michael Eboh The Federal Government has revealed that it spent N1.5 trillion on fuel subsidy in 2019. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Enang, disclosed this in a communiqué in Abuja. The communiqué was […]
