‘False, Misleading,’ NNPC Speaks On Viral Video Claim ‘It’s Fuel Does Not Last’

‘We sourced the product from Dangote refinery,’ full statement Olufemi Soneye signed, sent to Platforms Africa   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd strongly refutes the false and misleading allegations made in a viral video circulating online, which claims that NNPC fuel does not last. This assertion is baseless and entirely unfounded, originating from unverified and amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional oversight. This was contained in a statement signed by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd,, and sent to Platforms Africa on Saturday.…

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‘False, Malicious,’ NCDMB Speaks On Allegation It Spends N7.7bn On Consultancy

‘We observe the highest standards of accountability, transparency and due process’ full statement the board sent to Platforms on Allegation by Sahara Reporters    The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Thursday said it firmly and unequivocally rebut what it called the false, malicious, and misleading publication by Sahara Reporters on February 12, 2025, titled – EXCLUSIVE: NIGERIAN CONTENT BOARD NCDMB BOSS OGBE SPENDS N7 BILLION ON CONSULTANCY, OVER 580 MILLION ON 5-DAY LONDON TRAINING, LOGISTICS, ALLOWANCES. The board which said this in a statement sent to Platforms…

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Heirs Energies Named “Independent Company of the Year” at SAIPEC 2025

Setting the Standard for Execution and Industry Excellence Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has been awarded “Independent Company of the Year” at the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) 2025. This recognition highlights Heirs Energies’ commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and production growth, reinforcing its position as a leader in Africa’s energy sector. This award is a validation of Heirs Energies’ belief that Africa’s energy future will be defined by action, not just dialogue. Four years ago, the company took over OML 17 with a…

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Optimera Energy to deliver $30m Lagos free zone gas infrastructure facility Q2

Optimera Energy LFZ Enterprise (“Optimera Energy”), one of Nigeria’s leading integrated energy solutions provider is set to deliver the $30 million Lagos free zone natural gas distribution facility by Q2 2025. Incorporated in 2022, Optimera Energy, an indigenous consortium comprising of Falcon Corporation Limited (“Falcon”), FHN Gas Limited (“FHN”), and ND Western Midstream Limited(“NDW”), executed a 20 years Gas Infrastructure Development Agreement with the Lagos Free Zone (“Zone”) Company for gas distribution within the Zone. A statement by the Founder and Managing Director of Falcon Corporation Limited, Prof Joe Ezigbo,…

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Local Content: Key To Unlocking Africa’s True Potential – Nigerian Govt

Africa’s energy destiny hinges on the ability to harness its natural resources, empower the people, and lay the foundation for long-term, sustainable development The Minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, stated this while delivering a keynote address in Lagos at Sub-saharan African International Conference and Exhibition, SAIPEC 2025, with the Theme: “Building Africa’s Future: Advancing Local Content and Sustainable Development in the Oil and Gas Industry.” According to him, “Local content is no longer a luxury; it is the key to unlocking Africa’s true potential. By…

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PETAN Proposes 1.5 Billion Dollars in-contract Awards To Indigenous Firms

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, wants a review of in- contract awards on Shell’s Bonga North Project to indigenous Companies Petan’s Chairman, Engr Wole Ogunsanya, made the Association’s position known in a keynote address at the on-going Sub-Saharan Africa International Conference and Exhibition (SAIPEC) in Lagos, with the theme ‘Building Africa’s Future: Advancing Local Content and Sustainable Development in the Oil & Gas Industry’. Engr. Ogunsanya, who expressed optimism about several Final Investment Decisions (FID) recently signed in Nigeria, emphasised the vital role of indigenous companies. “Our members…

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Shell Predicts Bright Future For Nigeria’s Deep-water Production

Nigeria can meet oil production targets and implement ambitious development programmes from deep-water oil and gas operations if it continues with policies to encourage investments and boost output in the sector, Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo,) Ronald Adams has said. “Deep water is a compelling consideration for Nigeria if the country must meet its oil production targets and implement ambitious development programmes,” Adams said while speaking at the 9th Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) which began in Lagos on Tuesday. According to…

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NNPC Highlights Support to Power Generation In Nigeria – Soneye

  … Seeks collaborative effort with movie producers, skit makers to protect assets from vandals     The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., Olufemi Soneye, has emphasized the significant contributions and commitment of the company to power generation in Nigeria. Soneye, who stated this on Tuesday while addressing the Kannywood Community, also noted that NNPC Ltd is at the heart of Nigeria’s energy security, standing as one of the major contributors to the national grid. He said, “It is an honour to address this…

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‘2nd Time In 5 Years,’ Nigerian Billionaire Oil Mogul Jailed Abroad

  Inside the multi-million dollars oil deals between the Nigerian businessman and CI Energy Company that landed the Chief Executive of Rahmaniya Group and Ultimate Oil & Gas In Dubai prison   A Dubai court has sentenced the owner of Rahmaniya Group and Ultimate Oil & Gas, Abdulrahman Bashar to one year in prison for a financial crime involving his dealings with CI Energy Company, an oil and gas firm. Premium Times, which reported this in an exclusive story, maintained that the ruling marked the second time in less than…

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WAPCo Begins Pipeline Maintenance Phase 2, Allays Power Outage Fear In Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic

‘Feb. 5 To March 2,’ what to know about third major maintenance on 569-kilometre offshore pipeline that serves gas to over 650 plants, supports 1,000 MW generation in Ghana, others   The West African Gas Pipeline (WAPCo) on Friday flagged off the second phase of its pipeline maintenance, allaying fear that the exercise would plunge Ghana, Togo, and Benin Republic into power Outage. Platforms Africa, which witnessed the pigging (cleaning) exercise at the transnational company’s LBS in Ajido, reports that the multi million naira contract is being handled by Topline.…

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