Upstream Petroleum Workers Strike Threatens Oil Regulation

Upstream Petroleum Workers Strike Threatens Oil Regulation

An indefinite nationwide strike by upstream petroleum workers has brought Nigeria’s oil and gas regulatory architecture to a halt. Members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria locked the gates of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. The industrial action completely froze administrative and regulatory functions at the Abuja headquarters and…

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Nigerians consume 1.53bn litres of petrol in April – NMDPRA

Nigerians consume 1.53bn litres of petrol in April – NMDPRA

Nigeria consumed 1.53 billion litres of petrol in April, as the Dangote Refinery cemented its status as the nation’s primary fuel source. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) shows that daily consumption averaged 51.1 million litres. This volume highlights a significant reliance on a single private entity for energy security….

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Federal Government Reaffirms Ban on Meter Sales as New Distribution Phase Begins

Federal Government Reaffirms Ban on Meter Sales as New Distribution Phase Begins

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against the illegal sale of electricity meters. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, reaffirmed this stance during a strategic ministerial briefing in Abuja. He stated clearly that consumers must not pay out-of-pocket for these essential measuring devices. This directive aims to protect Nigerians from arbitrary charges imposed by…

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