Bauchi | July 31, 2025 — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has intensified its push for hydrocarbon development in Northern Nigeria with the successful drilling of four new oil wells in Bauchi State. This milestone is part of the ongoing Kolmani Integrated Oil Field project, aimed at unlocking the oil and gas potential
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has drilled four oil wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State as part of its efforts to expand oil and gas exploration in northern Nigeria. Yusuf Usman, a director at the NNPCL, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interactive session on government-citizens engagement organised by the
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has officially dismissed speculation about selling the Port Harcourt Refining Company, declaring its commitment to completing comprehensive rehabilitation works on the facility. NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, made the clarification during a company-wide town hall meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, addressing concerns
Fresh concerns over financial accountability have gripped the nation’s oil and gas sector as the Nigerian Senate has issued a strict three-week ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide satisfactory explanations regarding staggering audit queries amounting to over N210 trillion. The development follows revelations contained in multiple audit reports that exposed
The Federal Government came under intense fire over the weekend as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited confirmed that the country’s long-dormant refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna remain non-functional despite over 18 billion dollars invested in their rehabilitation. The statement, made by the new NNPCL boss, Bayo Ojulari, has sparked national outrage, with
Lagos, July 11, 2025 — Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has expressed serious doubts about the future viability of Nigeria’s state‑owned refineries, warning that the facilities in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna may never function despite massive investments. Speaking on Thursday at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, during a visit by members of the
As Nigeria’s Federal Government gears up for a comprehensive review of its refining assets in 2025, insiders at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) signal a potential move to sell its state-owned refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna. This decision stems from persistent challenges tied to underperformance, massive capital expenditure, and a renewed
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has once again been honoured with the prestigious Equality in Energy Award at the 24th edition of the NOG Energy Week held in Abuja, Nigeria. This recognition reaffirms NNPC Ltd.’s steadfast commitment to promoting inclusivity and gender equality within Nigeria’s energy sector. The award, which was also
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has recorded a major milestone in the ongoing construction of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline as the critical crossing beneath the River Niger has been successfully completed. This feat, which marks a key achievement in the 614-kilometre-long project, brings the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — The 24th NOG Energy Week Conference and Exhibition commenced on a high note as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, officially declared the exhibition segment open. The opening ceremony, which held earlier today in Abuja, was marked
