Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a fresh lawsuit against the Nigerian government, seeking to nullify recent fuel import licences issued to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and other marketers. The case filed against the Attorney General of the Federation at the Federal High Court in Lagos has reignited fresh tension in the downstream petroleum …
Petrol imports into Nigeria dropped by 37.3 per cent from 5.9 million litres per day in March to 3.7 million litres per day in April 2026. This comes as local refineries led by Dangote Refinery continued dominance of the domestic market, rising this time to 91.7 percent share of the market. This is according …
The fresh move for rehabilitation of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries has sparked reactions as industry stakeholders, policy observers, and civil society groups expressed doubt about the success of the exercise. They have called for a comprehensive audit of billions of dollars spent on past repairs before the Nigerian government proceeds with a new deal …
Nigeria’s oil output rose to 1.663 million barrels per day (bpd) in April, representing a 7.58 per cent increase from 1.546 bpd recorded in March 2026. According to data released on Tuesday by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), crude oil production alone averaged 1.488 million bpd in April, achieving 99.2 per cent of …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has debunked rumours of a hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, saying its ex-depot price remains the same. The company made the clarification in a statement released on Wednesday, May 6, signed by the management. Rumours on social media claimed the price …
Domestic refineries in Nigeria recorded a crude oil supply shortfall of 33.4 million barrels in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. According to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Tuesday, May 5, a total of 61.9 million barrels of crude oil was allocated to domestic refineries during the quarter under …
The exit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised concerns about its impact on global energy markets, especially for oil-dependent economies like Nigeria. While the UAE’s move is largely informed by its shift toward expanding production capacity and diversifying its economy, analysts say the implications could …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a significant financial performance for March 2026, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₦276 billion. The company also recorded an increase in oil and gas production within the period. According to the NNPC Limited Monthly Report Summary for March 2026 released on Monday, the national …
Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced the completion of the River Niger crossing of the Obiafu-Obirikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline, a project that will unlock a transport capacity of 2 billion standard cubic feet per day (2bcf/d) of gas. NNPC GCEO, Bayo Ojulari, made this known in a statement posted on his X handle on Thursday, …
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance. The Gulf state made this known on Tuesday, April 28, saying it takes effect May 1, 2026. The decision marks a significant shift in global energy geopolitics, as the UAE was …
