The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and operatives of the EFCC raided an illegal refinery in Ogere-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun. The joint inspection followed intelligence that exposed what investigators described as “a well-fenced, crude but technically sophisticated refinery occupying over three hectares of land.” …
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has expressed concern over under-dispensing of petrol by filling stations, in spite of high fuel prices. The NMDPRA Chief Executive, Mallam Rabiu Umar, raised the concern on Thursday during an inspection of filling stations in Port Harcourt. The inspection led to …
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Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to “continue to grant” petroleum products import licences to three major oil marketers—Matrix Energy, AA Rano, and AYM Shafa—in line with relevant laws. Delivering Judgment, Justice Ekwo held that …
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have commended the NNPC Retail Ltd. for introducing a smart station integrating self-service fuelling. Mr Rabiu Umar, Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA and Kemi Nandap, Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) gave the commendation at the commissioning …
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it recorded a decline in fuel supply and consumption in July compared to June, even as diesel stock sufficiency improved significantly. According to the NMDPRA monthly Factsheet for July 2026, crude oil receipt by domestic refineries dropped from 0.632 million …
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has called for increased investment in infrastructure, logistics and operational efficiency to position West Africa as a credible petroleum pricing and trading hub. Its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rabiu Umar, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the second edition …
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it is working with industry stakeholders to ensure that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) reflects prevailing market realities. The Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA, Mr Rabiu Umar, made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting on cost-reflective pricing of …
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The President also approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Umar as the new Chief Executive of the authority, subject to Senate confirmation. This is …
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Stakeholders, including energy experts, economists, and Nigerian workers, have raised alarm over the suspension of petrol imports by the Federal Government, urging urgent price regulation as Dangote Petroleum Refinery takes command of Nigeria’s N14.4tn petrol market, signaling a major shake-up in the nation’s energy sector. On Wednesday, The PUNCH reported …
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THE Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), says there are no subsidies in the oil and gas sector as Nigeria operates a completely deregulated market. Mr George Ene-Ita, the Director, Public Affairs Department, NMDPRA, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. …
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