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FCT Motorists Accuse Fuel Stations of Under-Dispensing, Seek Regulatory Action

Robert Imoh — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:55:02 +0000

Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns about alleged fuel under-dispensing at several service stations, claiming that some pumps are deliberately adjusted to shortchange customers. The complaints, reported across areas including Dei-Dei, Central Area, Dutse, Nyayan, Mararaba, and Kubwa, suggest that drivers are paying for fuel amounts they do not actually receive. […]

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Aviation Fuel Crisis: Pilots Warn of Rising Fatigue Levels Amid High Fuel Prices

Robert Imoh — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:01:44 +0000

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has expressed growing concern over the increasing fatigue levels of its members, driven by the escalating cost of Jet A1 (aviation fuel) in the country. NAAPE’s National President, Capt. Bunmi Gindeh, raised the alarm in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, warning that the ongoing […]

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NMDPRA writes military authorities over illegal lifting of petroleum product in Bonny

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:56:56 +0000

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has written to the military high command, alleging illegal lifting of petroleum product by Exxon Mobil at Bonny River Terminal in Rivers State. The letter, signed by the Authority’s Chief Executive, Mr Farouk Ahmed, and addressed to the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, was […]

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Fuel: IPMAN hails FG over approval for private importers, says price will crash

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:47:18 +0000

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has commended the Federal Government for approving importation of petroleum products by private firms. Mr Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot Community, in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States, said this while reacting to the development in Awka on Sunday. The Managing Director of the […]

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We won’t fix petrol prices again – NMDPRA

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:01:58 +0000

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will no longer fix prices or release templates for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Authority Chief Executive (ACE), Mr Farouk Ahmed, who said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, said that market forces would henceforth dictate prices under the liberalized market. “As […]

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Get licensed within 9 days or face shutdown, NMDPRA tells gas, diesel operators

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 22 May 2023 20:49:03 +0000

Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has given operators of gas, petroleum and diesel nine days within which to obtain their operating licenses or face shutdown of their operations. The Authority Chief Executive (ACE), Mr Farouk Ahmed, said this in Abuja on Monday at a Stakeholders’ Engagement on Gas Utilization in Nigeria. […]

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NMDPRA expands database to cover crude oil inventory

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:04:18 +0000

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish reliable database to determine appropriate tariff methodology for transportation and bulk storage of crude oil and natural gas in the country. The Authority Chief Executive (ACE), Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr Farouk Ahmed stated this in a statement by Kimchi Apollo, General Manager, […]

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DAPPMAN raises concern over FG’s new tax regime

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:47:19 +0000

The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) on Tuesday expressed concern over the new 0.5 per cent tax on gross turnover of the petroleum marketing firms proposed by the Federal Government. Mr Olufemi Adewole, the Executive Secretary, DAPPMAN, said at the maiden edition of the Platforms Africa Continental Forum in Lagos, that […]

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Petrol: Desist from panic buying, NMDPRA urges Nigerians

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:48:03 +0000

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has appealed to Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of petrol, saying it has enough in stock. Mr Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer, NMDPRA confirmed this in Lagos on Tuesday. Ahmed said he had checked with the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) […]

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Downstream operators fault lawmakers’ oversight function on private companies

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:33:41 +0000

Downstream operators in the oil and gas industry have raised concern over lawmakers’ oversight function on private companies. They faulted the oversight function performed by lawmakers on private companies that were being supervised and regulated by government agencies, and lamented the time wasted attending to summons by the lawmakers. The operators made the complaints at […]

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