After violent kidnapping, CEO freed
A CEO kidnapped in Port Harcourt has been released, although no information has been provided on whether a ransom was paid.
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NSCDC stands accused of extorting fuel retailers
A Nigerian law enforcement agency has launched an investigation into its own officers following reports that they were extorting independent fuel suppliers.
Savannah strikes Notore gas supply deal
Savannah Energy has signed another gas sales agreement in Nigeria with Notore Chemical Industries.
‘Burnt beyond recognition’: 100 feared dead following explosion at Nigeria oil refinery
More than 100 are feared to have been killed, with victims “burnt beyond recognition”, following an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Nigeria.
Police should hunt illegal refineries, not own them, Wike warns
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has launched new plans to crack down on illegal refining, including tackling those facilities linked to the security forces.
Savannah begins Afam gas sales
Savannah Energy has begun gas sales to a power plant in Rivers State, Nigeria, via its Accugas subsidiary.
Rivers State threatens legal action against Saipem
The Rivers State government has set out plans to bring criminal charges against Saipem, over the company’s alleged shortcomings in delivering power equipment.
Wike slams IOCs for Niger Delta safety fears
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has accused international oil companies of backing a conspiracy theory that the Niger Delta is unsafe.
Shell refills African exploration hopper as volumes ebb
Shell’s Nigerian production fell to 223,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2020, with the company blaming security issues, sabotage and theft.
Wike calls for 10% host share in PIB
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has called for a 10% allocation for host communities in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).
Shell sells OML 17 stake for $533mn
Shell Petroleum Development Co. (SPDC) has sold its 30% stake in OML 17 to TNOG Oil and Gas, for $533 million.
Nigerian militants threaten shipping, pipelines
A Nigerian militant group has issued a warning to operations in the Niger Delta, including pipelines and vessels.
Wike slates Ogoni clean-up progress
Rivers State Nyesom Wike has accused the federal government of driving the Ogoni clean up programme forward only when it is politically expedient.
DPR calls on workers to follow COVID rules
Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has called for oil company and government personnel to follow rules and document procedures in order to tackle the pandemic.
NLNG area declared pandemic epicentre
Three international oil companies have committed to building a COVID-19 treatment centre in the Bonny local government area (LGA).
Nigeria’s illegal refiners take quality edge
Imports into Nigeria of gasoline and diesel are of worse quality than fuels produced from illegal refineries in the Niger Delta, a new study from Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) has reported.
Audits and investigations on Niger Delta spending
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to extend the executive of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), until the end of the year, has been met with varying responses.
Wike tightens lockdown with an eye on oil
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has declared a total lockdown on Port Harcourt and the Obio and Akpor local government areas, in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
ExxonMobil employees arrested in coronavirus crackdown
Rivers State has arrested 22 ExxonMobil employees for violating quarantine by entering the area from Akwa Ibom.
Rivers turfs out Caverton in coronavirus crackdown
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has ordered Caverton Helicopters to halt operations in the state, as the row over a flight into Port Harcourt escalated.