The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has unveiled a new mobile application designed to monitor fuel consumption patterns live across all retail outlets nationwide. The initiative kicked off as a pilot in Abuja and its six Area Councils on Saturday, August 1, 2026. As part of the initial rollout, Mr. Ogbugo Ukoha, …
Leaders and key stakeholders in Nigeria's oil and gas industry have called for deeper collaboration among operators, regulators, investors, and financiers to build a resilient energy sector capable of weathering global disruptions. The appeal came during the 49th Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Annual International Conference & Exhibition (NAICE) 2026, held in Lagos on …
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the West Africa Regulators Forum (WARF) have intensified calls for the establishment of an African regional fuel pricing benchmark, arguing that the continent must end its over-reliance on foreign pricing indices that do not reflect local market realities. The call was made during a press …
The average daily supply of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, rose by 84.3 per cent to 18.8 million litres per day (ML/D) in May from 10.2 ML/D in April 2026. According to the latest data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPRA), there was zero import of diesel as …
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called for the urgent strengthening of gas distribution networks across the country, warning that Nigeria’s vast reserves are meaningless without the infrastructure to deliver them to end-users. Speaking at the Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG) Business Forum in Abuja, the Authority Chief …
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has stepped up its implementation of the Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) framework with the launch of a new digital portal designed to enhance transparency and accountability. The initiative, established under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021, was officially unveiled on Wednesday during a stakeholder …
In a strategic move to boost investor confidence and streamline operations across Nigeria’s energy sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have reaffirmed their commitment to a unified regulatory approach. The commitment was solidified during a high-level meeting at the NUPRC headquarters in Abuja, …
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued a warning that it will sanction any entity operating in the midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors without the required licences, permits, or authorisations. The regulator’s warning is contained in a public notice issued on Sunday, May 17. The notice said the NMDPRA's …
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 …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Mr. Saidu Mohammed from his position as Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The President has also nominated Mr. Rabiu Abdullahi Umar to take over as the new Chief Executive of the agency. The appointment, however, is subject to confirmation by the …
