NUPRC Goes Tough As 50 Oil Producers, Refiners Bicker Over Domestic Supply Anomaly

ADEOLA YUSUF

  . ‘Henceforth no export permits for crude oil cargoes intended for domestic refining,’ full statement the upstream regulator sent to Platforms Africa      The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has bemoaned the violation of domestic crude supply law by some producers and refiners, declaring that it would “henceforth deny export permits for crude oil cargoes intended for domestic refining, if oil companies do not fulfill their domestic crude obligations.” Platforms Africa reports that this came as more than 50 critical industry players, both the refiners and producers…

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How 30 Passengers Burnt To Death In Ondo Road Crash

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At least 30 passengers were burnt to death in an auto crash, which occurred on the Onipetesi area of Mile 49 on the Ore-Lagos Road in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. City and Crime reports that the tragic accident occurred at the weekend when the drivers of two commercial buses heading for the eastern part of the country drove against the traffic and had a head-on collision, bursting into flames. Several eyewitness said the passengers were burnt beyond recognition while two others died on their way to the…

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‘Tit-For-Tat,’ Canada, Mexico Slam Retaliatory Tariff On US

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US President Donald Trump has signed economic orders imposing significant new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The affected nations are the biggest trading partners of the United States. The new policy represents a reversal of virtually duty-free trade among the three North American nations, which has existed for several years, and an expansion of a frosty trade war between China and the US. According to the Trump administration, the tariffs are aimed at curbing the inflow of drugs and undocumented immigrants. READ ALSO: Axxela’s Gasnexus, NGML To Build Mini-LNG…

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Axxela’s Gasnexus, NGML Begin Mini-LNG Plant To Provide Gas For Stranded Industries In North

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Gasnexus, a subsidiary of Axxela in joint venture partnership with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), has joined NNPC and other private sector partners for the groundbreaking of its small-scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. Themed From Gas to Prosperity: Catalysing Nigeria’s Economic Growth, the event, organised in collaboration with NNPC marked the groundbreaking of five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to drive sustainable energy development and economic transformation in Nigeria. The Gasnexus/NGML 20MMSCFD small-scale LNG plant will be…

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How Arsenal Thrashed Man City 5-1

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Arsenal sparked their Premier League title challenge back into life by trashing rivals Manchester City in a heated 5-1 win that saw the Gunners earn revenge against the champions. Tensions between the teams were high after September’s 2-2 draw between the teams but Arsenal earned a statement victory against Pep Guardiola’s side, who had pipped them to the title in the last two seasons. Goals from teenagers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri ensured a triumphant victory for Mikel Arteta’s side, after Martin Odegaard fired Arsenal in front inside two minutes.…

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Independent Sharia Panel Establishment Constitutional – Southwest Muslims

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  ‘Why noise; misinformation and unfounded allegations credited to the Non-Muslims on the Shariah Arbitration Panel is unnecessary,’ Full statement by MUSWEN   The umbrella body for Muslim faithful in the six states of the southwest, Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria (MUSWEN) on Sunday declared as unnecessary what it called the noise; misinformation and unfounded allegations credited to the Non-Muslims on the establishment Independent Shariah Arbitration Panel in some parts of the region. President of MUSWEN, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, who said this in a statement, maintained that his group “is…

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Real Estate Due Diligence

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What Every Buyer Must Check Before Paying in Lagos State by Dennis Isong Mr. Samuel had finally saved enough to buy his dream plot in Lagos. He was tired of renting and wanted a piece of land to call his own. One day, he came across a well-dressed agent who promised him a juicy deal—a prime piece of land in Ibeju-Lekki at an unbelievably low price. The agent assured him that everything was “clean.” No Omo Onile drama, no government wahala. Mr. Samuel was excited. He visited the land once,…

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Nassourdine Imavov Knocks Out Israel Adesanya In Round Two

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Israel Adesanya finds himself in a precarious position in the middleweight division after suffering a shocking knockout loss to Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Saudi Arabia. The former two-time middleweight champion entered the bout facing mounting pressure after back-to-back defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis. Despite being the favorite, Adesanya was unable to stop the skid, as Imavov, a Dagestani-born Frenchman, delivered the biggest victory of his career with a stunning second-round knockout. Adesanya started the fight light on his feet, using a series of…

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FULL LIST: 10 Most Sought-After Nigerian Varsities Emerge

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‘Figures don’t lie,’ Statistics from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on admission into 270 tertiary institutions reveals 10 universities that are mostly sought-after by applicants (students) in the 2024 UTME. Number nine may shock you   Over 1.5 million Nigerians seek tertiary institution admission every year through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) organised entrance examination. JAMB applicants make their choices from over 270 tertiary institutions according to their selection metrics. Top 10 Best Universities In Africa Emerge Here are the most sought-after institutions in Nigeria in…

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Access Bank Appoints Uche Orji Independent Non-Executive Director

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Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Uche Orji as an Independent Non-Executive Director of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc. His appointment took effect from January 7, 2025, following the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, a statement said on Saturday. The statement quoted that the appointment reflects the bank’s commitment to enhancing our governance practices and ensuring a diverse and experienced board. Mr. Orji is a renowned investment banking professional, information technology entrepreneur, and finance expert with three decades of professional and board experience. He is the co-founder…

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