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NNPC, Seplat Announce Four-Day Maintenance on Major Gas Facilities

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2026

NNPC Ltd has announced that Seplat Energy Plc, one of its Joint Venture partners and a major gas supplier to the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network, will undertake scheduled routine maintenance on its gas production facilities from February 12 to February 15, 2026.

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NNPC Ltd hails Chevron on successful Awodi-07 offshore discovery

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commended Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on the successful drilling and evaluation of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta. The Awodi-07 well, drilled under the NNPC Ltd/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture, forms part of ongoing efforts to further delineate

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CBN Projects Petrol Price Increase to N950 Per Litre in 2026

Daily Dispatch January 10, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, could rise to around N950 per litre in 2026. The forecast is based on an average crude oil price of $55 per barrel, domestic crude production of 1.5 million barrels per day, and an assumed exchange rate of […]

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NNPC Limited restores Escravos–Lagos pipeline to full operations

Daily Dispatch December 29, 2025

Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the successful restoration of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS), returning the critical energy infrastructure to full operations after an unexpected explosion on December 10, 2025. In a statement issued on Monday , the company said it immediately activated its emergency response plan following the

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President Tinubu approves debt write-off for NNPC – $1.42bn & N5.57tn cancelled

Daily Dispatch December 29, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a substantial portion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd)’s outstanding debts owed to the Federation Account, effectively wiping out approximately $1.42 billion in legacy obligations. The decision, detailed in a document by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

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NNPC Ltd reaffirms commitment to peace, responsible energy development in Ogoniland

Daily Dispatch December 23, 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has restated its commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland, Rivers State, as part of the Federal Government’s renewed engagement with the region. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, made this known on Monday during a visit to […]