Demand for crude oil by local refineries to hit 770,500 bpd Q1 NUPRC predicts
By Ben Young, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has predicted that local refineries in the country would need an average of 770,500 barrels of crude oil daily, in the first quarter of 2025. Commission Chief Executive of NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe made this known in a statement in Abuja to unveil the […]
Lead with compassion, transparency in 2025 CAN tells FG, others
By Ben Young, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on governments at all levels as well as other persons in levels of governance to be compassionate and transparent in leading Nigerians in 2025. The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh who made the call in a New Year message, also urged governments […]
Emission Reduction: NUPRC releases compulsory Upstream Petroleum Decarbonisation Template
In renewed commitment to ensure reduction in carbon emissions, promote sustainability in the oil and gas sector, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has released the Upstream Petroleum Decarbonisation Template (UPDT). The move which was targeted at ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s broader climate objectives, including its commitment to Net Zero by 2060, would become […]
The Buhari coup, 21 years ago
41 years ago, a group of military officers overthrew the elected government of President Shehu Shagari, bringing to an end the era, generally referred to as the 2nd Republic. The coup which later threw up General Muhammad Buhari as leader was welcomed by many because the administration was portrayed as inept and highly corrupt. Coming […]
2025: Akpabio Congratulates Tinubu, Shettima, Kekere-Ekun
The Pesident of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has wished President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, members of the National Assembly and Officers and Men of the Armed Forces, a happy and prosperous New Year. The Senate President, in a New Year message personally signed by him […]