By Monday Ajogun Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Edo in the implementation of Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The acting Director of CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, made the call at a two-day workshop on Thursday in Benin.Continue Reading
Report By EricJames Ochigbo The House of Representatives at plenary on Tuesday, adopted reports on seven public petitions on alleged breach of trust, unlawful termination of employment, violation of Petroleum Industry Act(PIA) among others. The adoption followed the presentation of the reports by the Chairman, House Committee on Public Petition,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued permits to 28 companies under the Nigerian Flare Gas Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP), marking a significant step to end routine gas flaring and advance climate commitments. The successful awardees were: Ace Energy Limited, Afagaf Company Limited, AGH Lero, AlminaContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday presented Nigeria’s first Gas Trading Licence and Clearing House and Settlement Authorisation to JEX Markets Limited, in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The official presentation was done in Abuja by Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, MinisterContinue Reading
PIA By Emmanuella Anokam An Expert, Mr Ben Ekori has cautioned the sponsors of the proposed amendment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), saying the proposed provision would reintroduce uncertainty, counter production and present grave legal implications for Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigerians have raisedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigeria Council, has underscored the need to align operations and investments within the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA 2021) framework, to ensure the sector’s transparency, efficiency and investors’ confidence. Dr Amina Danmadami, Chairman SPE, Nigeria Council, made this known on Thursday inContinue Reading
