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By Ali Elias The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has taken a significant step towards enhancing in-country value addition and reducing capital flight by challenging academia and industry stakeholders to explore mutually beneficial initiatives. At the inaugural Research Collaboration Meeting held at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, NCDMB's Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, emphasized the power of collaboration in driving innovation and cutting-edge solutions. This is contained in a Press Release on their website on  Thursday, titled, “At Research Collaboration Meeting, NCDMB Challenges Industry, Academia, on Cutting-edge Solutions, Reaffirms Commitment”. Full details of the statement read: The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring B...

The 650,000 barrels of fuel per day facility said this in a suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to nullify import licences issued to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) and five other companies for the purpose of importing refined petroleum products. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other five companies are Aym Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, T. Time Petroleum Limited, 2015 Petroleum Limited and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited.Dangote Refinery, in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024 and filed by Ogwu Onoja, SAN, before Justice Inyang Ekwo, had sued Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and NNPCL as 1st and 2nd defendants. Also listed as 3rd to 7th defendants respectively in the origi...

Energy - Opinion By Dan Kunle The arguments presented to support the notion that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) must sell petrol at cheaper rates in Nigeria are, at best, baseless and overly emotional. They fail to account for the socioeconomic realities and behavioural patterns that have shaped our nation for decades. This is a response to an article by Dr Aliyu U published on the 12 October. Misconception of Ownership It is important to understand that the oil and gas produced in Nigeria are not wholly ours. The extraction and production of these resources are heavily dependent on foreign companies that bring their capital, technology, and managerial expertise into the equation. In truth, Nigeria lacks the capacity to independently exploit these resources. This isn’t just...

By PR As part of its efforts to accelerate the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria, NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of the NNPC Ltd, has sensitized over 1,000 auto mechanics through a comprehensive awareness initiative. The sensitization exercise which took place at the National Artisans and Technicians Conference held last week in Lagos, brought together a large audience drawn from auto mechanics and technicians from across the country. The engagement aimed to demystify the process of converting gasoline-powered vehicles to CNG and encourage the adoption of sustainable energy solutions. In addition to promoting the benefits of CNG conversion, NRL also raised awareness about its Oleum, its lubricant range, k...

MD NGML, Barrister Justin Ezeala (middle) shortly after signing the agreement with Management of A4E Energy By Ali Elias From a statement released on Its website, the NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) and A4E Energy have taken a significant step towards advancing Nigeria’s gas sector by signing an agreement to build a 100 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) natural gas distribution facility in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. This facility, known as a city-gate, will supply natural gas to various domestic facilities, including LNG plants, CNG compression units, and other industrial users in the Ajaokuta region. The release, titled, “NGML And A4E Energy To Construct 100mmscf/D Gas Distibution Facility In Ajaokuta”, reads: NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) and its partner, A4E Energy...