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FG Approves 37 New Oil Evacuation Routes to Curb Theft, Boost Production and Investment

Posted July 3, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced 37 new crude oil evacuation routes in a bold move to combat oil theft and enhance production efficiency in the upstream sector. This was revealed by Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), during the…

IPMAN Applauds Dangote Refinery’s Free Fuel Distribution Plan, Hails Boost to Energy Security and Market Competition

Posted June 17, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Rivers State Chapter of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed strong support for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s upcoming initiative to commence free nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel. This program, set to begin on August 15, 2025, is seen as a major step forward for…

President Tinubu Calls for Calm and Dialogue Amid Nationwide Protests

MOSOP Demands Probe Into Alleged Looting of \$300 Million Ogoni Development Fund

Posted June 4, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged embezzlement of $300 million (approximately ₦480 billion) earmarked for compensation and infrastructural development in Ogoniland. According to MOSOP, the funds originated from an out-of-court settlement with…

Experts Warn Niger Delta Coastal Communities May Disappear by 2050 Without Urgent Environmental Action

Posted April 29, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

Environmental experts have voiced urgent warnings about the potential disappearance of several coastal communities in Rivers State and the broader Niger Delta region by the year 2050 if significant efforts are not made to enforce environmental protection regulations. These concerns were raised during a workshop on coastal community conflicts, organized…

Oil and Gas Forum Applauds NUPRC for Driving PIA Implementation, Boosting Investor Confidence and Indigenous Participation

Posted April 28, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Nigeria Oil and Gas Integrity Forum has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its instrumental role in effectively implementing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), a law hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. According to the forum’s president, Vivian Okorafor, the mere passage…

Rivers State Police Confirm Fire at Shell’s Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline, Two Arrested

Posted March 18, 2025 by FreedomsquareTV

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed a fire outbreak at the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline, operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), but reassured local residents of their safety. The incident occurred on Monday night, with the police quickly responding to the situation, bringing it under control. While the exact…

Grangemouth Oil Refinery to Shut Down in 2025

Dangote Refinery Exceeds Local Fuel Needs, Set to Boost African Energy Market

Posted February 24, 2025 by FreedomsquareTv

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, revealed that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, located in Lekki, Lagos State, currently holds over 500 million litres of petrol in its reservoir, with enough production to meet both local consumption and export demands. During a tour of the $20 billion facility, Dangote…

NEITI Applauds NNPCL for Revitalizing Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries

Posted January 27, 2025 by Freedom Square TV

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has congratulated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for successfully completing the first phase of the Port Harcourt Refinery rehabilitation project and for the gradual resumption of operations at the Warri Refinery. NEITI, in a statement, hailed these achievements as significant progress…

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