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Nigeria boat accident leaves five dead, 20 missing

YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - At least five people were killed and 20 others are missing after a speedboat struck a submerged log and capsized in Nigeria's southern state of Delta, a police spokesperson said on Tuesday. Read full story

2024-11-26 09:51

Itsekiri chief condemns militants attack on Chevron’s pipelines

A Niger Delta development advocate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress,Chief Ayirimi Emami,  has strongly condemned the recent vandalism of several Chevron Nigeria Limited pipelines in the Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. The pipel…

2024-11-26 00:49

Presidency speaks on privatisation of Port Harcourt refinery, others

For decades, the refineries have performed below optimal levels despite the huge resources earmarked for their rehabilitation.

2024-11-25 14:30

FG plans rehabilitation of 5,120km pipelines

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has commenced a process to comprehensively rehabilitate 5,120km of pipelines transporting crude oil and other petroleum products. These pipelines, which are crucial for the trans…

2024-11-22 00:56

Delta firm celebrates Olu of Warri, Olori on 10th anniversary

A Delta State-based industrial outfit, Rucotech Integrated Services Nigeria Limited, has lauded the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and his wife and queen, Olori Atuwatse III, on the occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary. The organization, while felici…

2024-11-21 00:00

Nigeria's Richest Man Confronts ‘Oil Mafia’ With New $20B Refinery

Two months ago, Nigeria’s beleaguered energy sector witnessed a very significant event: the Dangote Oil Refinery began producing gasoline and selling it domestically to Nigeria's state oil firm, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), marking the first ti…

2024-11-20 01:00

High Chief (Dr) Wayles, friends and family storm Patani in grand style in celebrating his Mother’s Legacy –   Wilson Macaulay

The Chairman, DE WAYLES GROUP OF COMPANIES, High Chief (Dr.) Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore (JP, FCILG) in a heartwarming display of devotion and gratitude to God, Almighty hosted a remarkable 5th Memorial Service in honor of his late mother, Deaconess (Mrs…

2024-11-20 00:04

NNPCL admits challenges delaying P’Harcourt refinery take-off

Barely two months after the September completion deadline flop, the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission has explained why it could not deliver the much-awaited Port Harcourt Refinery Company. In an interview with our correspondent on Monday, the NNPC Chief…

2024-11-19 03:01

Julius Berger delivers long-lasting projects – NIPR

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has stated that Julius Berger Construction Company delivers long-lasting engineering projects nationally. In a statement, the institute noted that construction company Julius Berger Nigeria Plc consistently delivers …

2024-11-18 00:28

Dangote, IPMAN sign 240m litres monthly petrol deal

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has offered to supply 60 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria weekly, which translates to 240 million litres monthly. It was gathered from…

2024-11-18 00:25