We have sufficient fuel, Kachikwu assures Nigerians (Nation) The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu on Sunday assured Nigerians that there is sufficient Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as fuel in the country. Kachikwu in an…
Growing calls for reform of downstream oil sector (Punch)
The recent announcement by the Chairman of Forte Oil Plc, Mr Femi Otedola, of his decision to sell all his shares in the firm’s downstream business is the latest in a series of divestments from the downstream oil sector in…
Calls for deregulation of Nigeria’s oil sector gain momentum (Independent)
A recent report of the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS),which puts the total volume of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol imported in 2018 at N2.289 trillion reveals that it is not yet uhuru for Nigeria in terms of in-country…
No going back on passage of PIGB – Osinbajo (Independent)
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said that the present administration remains fully committed to the passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), saying the executive is working closely with the National Assembly to ensure its timely passage.…
FG makes U-turn, says it can’t stop fuel importation 2019 (Independent)
The Federal Government on Monday said the 2019 target date for the stoppage of importation of refined petroleum products into the country was no longer feasible. Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, disclosed this at the opening ceremony…
Ezekwesili urges deregulation of oil sector (Guardian)
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has called for the deregulation of the oil sector to boost the country’s economy. She, however, alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign the Petroleum…
Buhari not in charge, running govt by proxy – Tambuwal (Punch) * I’ll be at EFCC today with my bedclothes, pillowcase – Fayose (Punch)
Buhari not in charge, running govt by proxy – Tambuwal (Punch) The Governor of Sokoto State, who was a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Aminu Tambuwal, has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is not in…
Buhari may lose 2019 election- US Intelligence Agency (Guardian) * Buhari seeks global help to fight corruption (Sun)
Buhari may lose 2019 election- US Intelligence Agency (Guardian) A United States-based analysis firm Teneo Intelligence has predicted that Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari could lose the 2019 election if the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is united. The company’s vice…
How I learnt to drive in Lagos in 2 days –Toni Kan
Full confession: I did not learn how to drive until I was 25 years old. Ehn, and you call yourself Mayor? Calm down na, I was not a Mayor then. Charles, my late brother, kept telling me “Oya, enter motor…
Shina Peters at 60: A life in music – Reuben Abati
I consider it a great privilege to count Shina Peters, the Afro-Juju maestro, who turns 60 this week, as one of my friends and brothers. Dele Momodu has already penned a short tribute in his honour and acommittee of friends is…