NNPC Board Chair: Buhari Replies Araraume, Raises Issue of Jurisdiction, Statute of Limitation

● Court adjourns hearing to January 11, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari has filed a notice of preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court to entertain the suit by Senator Ifeanyi Araraume on his alleged illegal removal as non-executive chairman of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The notice…

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Maiduguri gas powered plant to be completed by Novembers, says Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) independent gas-powered plant in Maiduguri, Borno state will be completed by November. The 50MW power project was sited along Baga road, following the destruction of three power tower lines near Jakana village on January 17, 2020. Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, disclosed yesterday (Sunday), in Maiduguri…

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Dirty Fuel: Reps Committee Grills Emadeb-led Consortium, Narrows further Investigation to Britannia-U

Emadeb Energy Services Limited, the lead of the Emadeb/Hyde/AY Maikifi/Brittania-U Consortium, on Tuesday laid bare before the House Committee on Petroleum Committee (Downstream) the roles played by each member of the consortium in the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) into the country. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Emadeb Energy Services Limited, Mr…

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Adulterated Fuel:Brittania-U Solely Responsible -Consortium Members

Members of the Maikifi/Brittania-U Consortium have offered clarifications on responsibility for the adulterated fuel ,explaining that ” the said importation of the contaminated PMS was executed by a member of the consortium, to wit: Brittania-U” The full statement by the consortium reads as follows: “We refer to the press release of February 9, 2022 by…

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Nigerians Blame NNPC for Adulterated Fuel

The Nigerian National Petroluem Company limited has been accused of failing to enforce due diligence on imported fuel , leading to current crisis. A cross section of Nigerians interviewed by our reporters in Abuja, Lagos and Kano questioned the failure of the company to ensure appropriate quality of fuel before distribution to Nigerians. While calling…

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Adulterated Fuel: NNPC Begs Nigerians

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reassured Nigerians of its capacity to restore sanity in the supply and distribution of quality Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol across the country within a short period. The Chief Executive Officer/ Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari made the pledge at the…

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