Category: Energy

Senate seeks solutions to Oil spill in Niger Delta

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Senate has expressed grave concern over the recurring fire outbreaks and oil spills in the Niger Delta region, urging relevant authorities to take swift action to address the environmental hazards caused by these incidents.   This call to action followed a motion raised by Senator Ipalibo Banigo, who represents Rivers West Senatorial District. She recalled a recent devastating fire that occurred due to an oil spill in the region. The fire not only caused significant environmental damage but also led to the destruction of property and the displacement…

CDS engages Oil and Gas stakeholders in Port Harcourt, pledges commitment to achieving Presidential Oil Production Target

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has held a crucial meeting with key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector, aimed at addressing the challenges hindering the optimization of oil production in Nigeria. During the meeting, General Musa emphasized the critical role oil production plays in the socio-economic development of the country. He pointed to recent progress, highlighting Nigeria’s oil output of over 1.8 million barrels per day as evidence of significant strides made in boosting production. This achievement, according to General Musa, reflects the collective efforts…

NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P JV launches Health Outreach in 11 KEFFESO Communities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant move to enhance the well-being of residents, the NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV) successfully carried out a health outreach program across eleven KEFFESO communities in Bayelsa State from January 29 to February 1, 2025.   The initiative, a key component of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, aimed to address healthcare gaps and improve the quality of life for those living in host communities.   The health outreach, held in alignment with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, focused on providing critical health…

Peter Dunia hails Tinubu, applauds Tompolo for Nigeria Maritime University Act …. Says NMU will drive Socio-Economic Growth in Niger Delta

Emporium Reporters

A prominent Niger Deltan and philanthropist, Mr. Peter Dunia, popularly known as Peter Black, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the 2025 Act establishing the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) in Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.   In a statement titled “Thank You, Mr. President, and Kudos to the GOC,” released on Friday, Dunia described President Tinubu as a visionary leader whose decision marks a turning point for the full commencement of the university.   Expressing his joy at witnessing this historic…

Tanker Explosion: NNPCL sympathizes with victims, urges caution

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A tragic petrol tanker explosion at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State has left several people dead and many others injured. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, involved individuals attempting to scoop fuel from a fallen tanker when the explosion occurred. In response to the incident, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has expressed its deep sympathy to the victims and their families. The company’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Mr. Isiyaku Abdullahi, visited the General Hospital in Sabon Wuse, Niger State,…

Four States Begin Independent Electricity Generation,Distribution in Nigeria

Emporium Reporters

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has confirmed that four state governments—Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, and Imo—are set to independently manage electricity generation, transmission, and distribution within their jurisdictions. This development mark a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to decentralize its power sector and improve electricity supply across the nation. The transition followed the provisions of the Electricity Act (EA) 2023, which empowers states to establish and regulate intrastate electricity markets. According to NERC, six additional states—Oyo, Edo, Kogi, Lagos, Ogun, and Niger—are in the process of acquiring similar regulatory autonomy.…

Tompolo Hails Mele Kyari on 60th Birthday, Applauds NNPCL’s Role in Nigeria’s Economic Growth

Emporium Reporters

Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mallam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on the occasion of his 60th birthday today, January 8, 2025.   In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Tompolo lauded Kyari for his visionary leadership that has transformed NNPCL from a struggling entity to a thriving institution. He praised Kyari’s efforts in…

Gov Okpebholo commends Tinubu, NNPCL on Warri Refinery Restoration

Emporium Reporters

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for successfully reviving the 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC).   Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo described the refinery’s restoration as a significant achievement in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, reflecting the positive impact of the Federal Government’s reforms.   “With the Warri, Port Harcourt, and Dangote refineries operating simultaneously, the petroleum sector is experiencing a resurgence, giving Nigerians renewed hope,” he…

Nigeria Customs Service rolls out Tax Exemptions to boost Gas utilization

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a landmark move aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s investment climate and accelerating the adoption of cleaner energy sources, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the implementation of fiscal incentives under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative.   The measures, which aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to economic transformation and energy security, included a zero percent (0%) import duty rate on machinery, equipment, and spare parts imported for gas utilization. This incentive applied to items related to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).   NCS…

Oil Stakeholders Scores Tantita High after Two Years Engagement; Pondi

Emporium Reporters

By Inuwa Lawal.   Two years down the line after the engagement of Tantita Security Service, drastic reduction in crude oil theft , arrests and seizures as well as increase in crude oil production has been recorded.   This was the fall out of the end of year Award organised by the oil security outfit to engage stakeholders, security agencies and staff of the company held on Saturday.   In his address to mark the occasion, High Chief Keston Pondi praised Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative NEITI and Nigerian Upstream…