The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its OML 118 contractor partners—Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Deepwater) Limited, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE)—have executed key addenda to the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and Dispute Settlement Agreement (DSA). This execution marks a major step forward...
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Abuja Turns Back to Firewood as Gas Prices Rise
By Prosper Okoye Shortly after dawn, before the heat settled over Abuja, Rejoice Jika stepped outside with a small metal stove and a handful of charcoal. The thirty-year-old mother of two had once cooked almost exclusively with gas. Now, as she crouched over the stove, coaxing a flame from blackened lumps of charcoal, the blue...
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UNILORIN, NNPC Move to Establish Engineering Research Centre, Professorial Chair
The University of Ilorin has begun talks with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening research, innovation and industry collaboration in Nigeria’s engineering and technology sector. The development followed a high-level meeting between officials of the university and the oil company held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja last...
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NNPC Secures Presidential Approval for $20 Billion Final Investment Decision on Bonga Deepwater Project
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has approved a targeted fiscal incentive designed to unlock the longawaited Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) deepwater project, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing drive to attract strategic investments and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The project is estimated to attract about $20 billion in Foreign...
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Potential Power Fluctuations Expected as Seplat Energy Begins Scheduled Gas Plant Maintenance
J. Adaralegbe AbujaABUJA – Nigerians may experience a temporary dip in electricity supply this week as Seplat Energy Plc commences a four-day scheduled maintenance on its major gas production facilities.The maintenance exercise, which began today, February 12, is expected to run through February 15, 2026. Seplat Energy, a key Joint Venture partner of NNPC Ltd,...
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NNPC Chief Outlines 6 Pillars to Secure Africa’s Energy Future
At the 2026 International Energy Week (IEW) in London, NNPC Ltd’s Group CEO, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, laid out a bold roadmap for African energy independence.During a fireside chat with industry veteran Andy Brown, Ojulari argued that the continent’s path to prosperity lies in radical collaboration between National Oil Companies (NOCs).Ojulari identified six critical areas...
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Dangote Cement Bolsters Kogi Healthcare With Multi-Million Naira Cottage Hospital At Obajana
In a major move to expand healthcare access in Nigeria, Dangote Cement Plc has announced plans to deliver a state-of-the-art multimillion naira cottage hospital in its plant community of Obajana, Kogi State. The Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana, Azad Nawabuddin, described the project as a critical pillar of the company’s ongoing commitment to...
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NNPC Ltd Applauds Joint Venture Success: Chevron Strikes Oil at Awodi-07
ABUJA, Nigeria — NNPC Ltd is proudly announces a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector as the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture successfully completes the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well.Located in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta, the well has confirmed substantial hydrocarbon presence across multiple reservoir zones, marking a major win for national energy security.Operational...
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NNPC Successfully Contains Breach on Escravos – Lagos Gas Pipeline.
Warri, Delta State — Following an incident reported on Thursday, December 11, 2025, on a section of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) near South-West Warri, NNPC Limited confirms that all necessary containment measures have been successfully executed.The company reports that all relevant pipeline sections have been safely and securely isolated, effectively safeguarding host communities, personnel,...
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14th NNPC Sports Fiesta: Team Integrity Takes Top Honors
… Aim High: Ojulari Challenges Team to Shine at Oil Industry Games. The 14th edition of the week-long NNPC Ltd. Sports Fiesta concluded proceedings on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with Team Integrity securing the position of overall best team by virtue of topping the medals table. Team Integrity, featuring sportsmen and...