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Agbese hails Tinubu, Ojulari over historic NNPCL debt relief

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the cancellation of huge legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to the Federation Account, describing the decision as a strong affirmation of the transparent and reform-driven leadership of the NNPCL Group Chief Executive […]

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NNPCL posts N502bn profit as petrol prices fall

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited posted a profit after tax of N502bn in November 2025, extending its profitability run even as crude oil and condensate production declined during the period. The strong financial showing came as the state-owned energy company entered an intensifying price war in the downstream petroleum sector by cutting the pump […]

NNPCL reports N2.69trn in tax expenses for 2023
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Experts differ over NNPCL’s planned oil asset sale

Energy industry experts and stakeholders have expressed divergent views over reported plans by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to divest its stakes in multinational oil firms operating across the country. Earlier, Reuters reported that NNPC Limited is planning to sell stakes in some of its oil and gas assets and has already invited bids, […]

Trans-Niger pipeline resumes operations after blast
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NNPCL restores Escravos–Lagos gas pipeline after explosion

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has restored the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System to full operations, weeks after an explosion disrupted gas supply along the strategic pipeline corridor in Delta State. The national oil company announced on Monday that the pipeline, which suffered an unexpected explosion on December 10, 2025, has been successfully repaired, tested and […]

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NNPCL to sell stakes in key oil, gas assets

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is set to sell stakes in select oil and gas assets and has opened the process to interested bidders. The General Secretary of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Jerry Amah, confirmed the development to on Monday. Reuters, which first reported the news, noted that […]

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Tinubu writes off $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPCL debts

President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a large portion of the debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to the Federation Account, wiping off about $1.42bn and N5.57tn following a reconciliation of records between both parties. The approval is contained in a document prepared by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission […]

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NNPCL completes AKK pipeline, boosting gas supply

NNPC Limited has completed the main pipeline of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano gas project, a significant milestone in expanding gas supply to northern Nigeria. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this on Sunday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. Ojulari said the milestone paves the way for the next phase of the project, […]

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Petrol price war will benefit Nigerians, says NNPCL boss

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing price competition in the downstream petroleum sector will ultimately favour consumers. Ojulari said the present tensions in the market are a natural outcome of Nigeria’s shift from near-total reliance on fuel imports to domestic refining […]

NNPCL sets fuel price above N1000 per litre
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NNPCL slashes petrol price to N835/ltr

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced the pump price of petrol for the third time in December 2025. According to Daily Post, monitoring fuel stations across Abuja on Thursday, it was observed that NNPCL lowered the price of petrol to N835 per litre from the previous N915. The adjustment represents a reduction of […]

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NNPC confirms pipeline explosion in Delta

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has confirmed a major pipeline explosion near the Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpoро communities, which are located in the Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State. The incident was first reported to have occurred late on Wednesday afternoon, specifically around 17:50 hours. This confirmation was formally released on Thursday by the Chief […]

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NNPCL targets 2mbpd crude oil in 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially set its crude oil production target for the year 2026 at more than two million barrels per day. This announcement was made by Engr. Akponime Omojevwhe, Head of Field Operations, Eastern Corridor, Project Monitoring Office of NNPCL, during the monthly stakeholders’ meeting held with host communities of […]

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NNPCL resumed petrol imports in October – NMDPRR

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has resumed importing petrol, reversing its decision to stop doing so a year ago. On November 12, 2024, the company’s former Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, had stated that NNPCLwould no longer import petroleum products. However, according to its ‘State of the Midstream and Downstream Fact Sheet’ for […]