Nigeria: Enugu Governor Proffers Solution to Tanker Explosions in Nigeria
[Premium Times] There has been an increase in petrol tanker explosions across Nigeria in recent times.
Nigeria: FG Partners Portsmouth Uni On College of Petroleum and Energy Studies
[Daily Trust] The federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Portsmouth for the operationalisation of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies Kaduna (CPESK).
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises in Enugu Petrol Tanker Explosion
[Premium Times] The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said that 18 people died as of Saturday.
Nigeria: Senate Panel Threatens Arrest Warrant Against Hyprep Coordinator Over Ogoniland Cleanup Funds
[Premium Times] The Senate panel said the coordinator has repeatedly shunned its invitation to explain why the Ogoni land in the Niger Delta area has yet to be cleaned up despite the release of $360 million for the project in 2023.
Nigeria: Govt Signs MOU With Portsmouth University to Enhance in-Country Capacity in Oil & Gas
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has taken another bold step in its quest to build human capacity in the oil and gas sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Portsmouth (UoP), UK.
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Awards Gas Distribution Licences to NNPC, Shell, Others
[Premium Times] The license gives exclusive right to establish, construct and operate a gas distribution system in a designated local Gas Distribution Zone (GDZ)
Nigeria: Another Petrol Tanker Explodes in Niger
[Premium Times] This makes it the third tanker explosion in less a month -- in Niger State alone.
Nigeria: $360m Ogoni Cleanup – Senate Threatens to Arrest HYPREP Coordinator for Shunning 7 Invites
[Leadership] The Senate, through its Public Accounts Committee, has threatened to issue a warrant of arrest against the project coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, if he fails to appear before it on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Sudan: Minister of Energy and Oil Discusses With Indian Ambassador Resuming Cooperation With India in Petroleum Field
[SNA] Port-Sudan -- The Minister of Energy and Oil, Dr. Mohieddin Naeem Mohamed Saeed, discussed in his office Monday with the Ambassador of India to Sudan the restoration of cooperation between Sudan and India in the field of 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.