Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: Avoid Fuel Scoop At Tanker Accidents – NOA Warns Nigerians

[Vanguard] Uyo -- The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its public awareness campaign against the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from crashed tankers, warning citizens to avoid such actions to prevent tragic accidents.

Nigeria: It’s Time to End Tanker Explosion in Nigeria, Says VP Shettima

[Leadership] Vice President Kashim Shettima has commiserated with the people and government of Enugu State over the fuel tanker fire, which claimed lives following an accident in the state, saying it's time to put an end to avoidable tanker accidents a...

Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Victims of Enugu Fuel Tanker Explosion

[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday.

Nigeria: Tinubu Orders FRSC to Stop Recurring Petrol Tanker Explosions

[Premium Times] There has been an increase in the petrol tanker explosions across Nigeria in recent times.

Nigeria: We Have Over a Billion Barrels of Oil Reserves, Says Tinubu At WEF

[Vanguard] The Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc, Adewale Tinubu, has highlighted the immense prospects of indigenous energy companies taking over the divested assets by International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria, noting that Oando is set to adopt ar...

South Africa: Jet Fuel Secured for or Tambo International Airport

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Transport has announced that the fuels industry and its stakeholders have in total secured the 121.1 million litres of jet fuel needed at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).

Nigeria: Troops Dismantle 13 Illegal Bunkering Sites Confiscate 300,000 Litres of Stolen Products

[Vanguard] As part of its ongoing crackdown on oil theft, troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) have dismantled 13 illegal bunkering sites and confiscated over 300,000 litres of stolen crude products across the Niger Delta.

Nigeria: FRSC Confirms 18 People Dead in Enugu Petrol Tanker Explosion

[Premium Times] The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, happened at about 11 a.m. in Ugwu Onyeama along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State.

Nigeria: What We’re Doing to Stem Rising Tanker Crashes in Nigeria – FRSC

[Premium Times] Mr Mohammed said that the move was part of efforts to curb the rising incidence of crashes involving tankers on Nigerian roads.

Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker Explodes On Enugu-Onitsha Expressway

[Premium Times] "The suspected petroleum-ladened tanker fell and exploded into flames at about 11:30a.m.