Petroleum tanker drivers begin nationwide protest, threaten to exit NUPENG

By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have threatened to exit its umbrella body, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), if its President Williams Akporeha and General-Secretary, Afoloabi Olawale, did not resign. Mr Gbenga Olawale, an Ex-Officio of the PTD from Ibadan depot, said inContinue Reading

NUPRC has zero tolerance for corruption, operates anti-corruption philosophy – CCE

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says it operates anti-corruption philosophy and will continue to demonstrate zero tolerance for corruption in its dealings with other organisations. The commission said as a creation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA 2021), it would remain committed, and be anti-corruptionContinue Reading

Nigeria-Saudi Oil Pact: A triumph for technological progress – FG

By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia to establish a robust framework for collaboration between the two nations in the oil and gas sector. The MoU aims at promoting collaboration, information exchange and technology transfer, thereby creating a conducive environment forContinue Reading

NUPRC generates N2.71trn mineral revenue in 2 years – NEITI Report

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) said out of a total mineral revenue of N6.40 trillion, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) accounted for the highest contribution of N2.71 trillion in 2020-2021. NEITI in its latest Fiscal Allocation and Statutory Disbursement (FASD) report which coveredContinue Reading

Petroleum Operations: NUPRC reviews regulations for clarity, licensees’ commitment

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is reviewing novel regulations aimed at ensuring regulatory clarity and compliance by licensees and permit holders, to maintain ethical standards in the upstream petroleum operations. The NUPRC said the regulations when reviewed would ensure strict commitment and provide clarity onContinue Reading