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Port Harcourt Refinery Supplies Diesel Despite Shutdown – NMDPRA

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 29 May 2026 12:50:00 +0000

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has clarified that the Port Harcourt Refining Company has been supplying diesel to the domestic market despite the refinery not being fully operational. The regulator said the development reflects interim arrangements put in place to support fuel availability while rehabilitation works at the facility continue. NMDPRA explained [...]

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Lagos Leads Petrol Distribution in June, Jigawa Records Lowest Supply

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:45:03 +0000

Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that Lagos State recorded the highest volume of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) distribution in June 2025, while Jigawa State ranked lowest among all states. The figures, which reflect nationwide fuel distribution patterns, show significant disparities in consumption levels across regions, underscoring differences [...]

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IPMAN Urges DSS to Intervene as NMDPRA Still Owes Over N100 Billion in Bridging Claims

Temitope Nlewemchi — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:28:14 +0000

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has brought to public attention the continuing issue of unpaid bridging claims by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The association has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to step in and help resolve this financial dispute that is severely impacting petroleum marketers [...]

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for 21 Nominees to NUPRC, NMDPRA Boards

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:04 +0000

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded letters to the Senate seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for appointment into the boards of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. [...]

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Customs and Petroleum Regulator Intensify Measures to Curb Illegal Fuel Exports

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:20:01 +0000

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have stepped up coordinated efforts to tighten export controls in a bid to curb the diversion and smuggling of petroleum products across Nigeria’s borders. Reports by Punch and other Nigerian news outlets indicate that the move is part of broader measures to [...]

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Dangote Refinery Now Delivers 20 Million Litres of Fuel Daily, Asserts NMDPRA

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:47:16 +0000

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that the Dangote Refinery now contributes an average of 20 million litres of refined fuel into the domestic market each day. The regulator hailed the development as a sign that Nigeria’s petroleum sector is gradually shifting toward greater self-sufficiency. During his address at the [...]

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Nigeria’s Daily Fuel Consumption Falls to 48.03 Million Litres in June 2025 – NMDPRA

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:45:12 +0000

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed that the nation’s daily petrol consumption dropped to 48.03 million litres in June 2025, marking a notable decline compared to previous months. The figure reflects the continued impact of subsidy removal, market reforms, and stricter monitoring of fuel distribution and sales across the country. [...]

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SON and NMDPRA Test Imported Petrol as Marketers Respond to Dangote’s Quality Concerns

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:52:58 +0000

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have commenced thorough testing of imported petrol amid ongoing concerns about fuel quality standards in Nigeria. This action follows recent remarks by Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, who raised alarms about the presence of substandard fuel in [...]

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Yuletide Season Drives Petrol Consumption to 50 Million Litres, Reports NMDPRA

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:32:23 +0000

The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reported a significant surge in petrol consumption during the yuletide season, reaching an impressive 50 million litres. This increase is attributed to heightened economic activities and travel associated with the festive period, as more Nigerians engage in travel and social events. Seasonal Consumption Trends The [...]

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Ministry, NMDPRA collaborate to boost cooking gas adoption

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:49:55 +0000

The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources has joined forces with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to promote the adoption of cooking gas across Nigeria. This collaborative effort aims to enhance the accessibility, affordability, and safety of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for households and businesses, thereby encouraging a shift from traditional cooking [...]

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ICYMI: Anti-Dangote refinery comments: Nigerians demand removal of NMDPRA boss

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:10:49 +0000

Nigerians have called out the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority, Farouk Ahmed, for saying the diesel produced by the $20bn Dangote refinery is inferior to the ones imported into the country. It appears Ahmed incurred the wrath of Nigerians, who accused him of trying to demarket the refinery owned by [...]

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Dangote Refinery: NMDPRA denies claim of importation of dirty fuel into Nigeria

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:25:34 +0000

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has denied the claim made by the leadership of Dangote Refinery that there is imported dirty fuel in the country. The Authority stated that It would never encourage the importation of dirty fuel into the country and ensures that only quality petroleum products are consumed by [...]

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Gas Minister Sets August 2024 Deadline for AKK Gas Pipeline

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:14:52 +0000

On Thursday, October 12, Nigeria’s Minister for Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, issued a strong call to action to the contractors involved in the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project, urging them to ensure the project’s readiness by July or August 2024. This significant development was communicated via a statement shared on the minister’s official Twitter account. Minister [...]

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65 gas plants in Lagos under lock and key for various infractions

Temitope Nlewemchi — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:17:43 +0000

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says a total number of 65 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plants (otherwise known as cooking gas plants) have been sealed off in Lagos from January to October for various infractions. The shutdown of these gas plants, which is coming at a time there has been reports [...]

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