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NUPRC Opens 2026 Licensing Round, Puts 40 Oil and Gas Blocks Up for Bidding
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NUPRC Opens 2026 Licensing Round, Puts 40 Oil and Gas Blocks Up for Bidding

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has opened the 2026 oil and gas licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow-water and...

Nigerians reflect on 727 days of local refining as Dangote marks PMS milestone
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Nigerians reflect on 727 days of local refining as Dangote marks PMS milestone

By Benson Daniel Nigerians are reflecting on the changing dynamics of the country’s fuel supply system as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery marks 727...

NAPS warns Dangote Refinery dispute could threaten energy security, economy
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NAPS warns Dangote Refinery dispute could threaten energy security, economy

By Benson Daniel The National Association of Polytechnic Students has warned that the ongoing dispute between the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory...

Seplat targets $1bn shareholder dividends over next five years
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Seplat targets $1bn shareholder dividends over next five years

By Benson Daniel Seplat Energy Plc has set its sights on returning at least $1 billion to shareholders through dividends over the next...

Court Stops NMDPRA from Shutting Down Dangote Refinery
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Court Stops NMDPRA from Shutting Down Dangote Refinery

By Benson Daniel A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim injunction restraining the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority...

Dangote Refinery Weighs Sales Restrictions on Petrol Importers Over Quality Concerns
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Dangote Refinery Weighs Sales Restrictions on Petrol Importers Over Quality Concerns

By Benson Daniel Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit to major marketers that continue to...

Firm Marks 25 Years of Indigenous Leadership in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
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Firm Marks 25 Years of Indigenous Leadership in Nigeria’s Energy Sector

By Benson Daniel An indigenous energy company has marked 25 years of operations, celebrating its contribution to Nigeria’s energy industry and its role...

Petrol Imports Surge 207% as CPPE Demands Transparency in Import Approvals
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Petrol Imports Surge 207% as CPPE Demands Transparency in Import Approvals

By Benson Daniel Nigeria’s petrol imports surged by 207 per cent in June, while the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has...