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News Updates

02 Mar

DPR reacts as fuel queues resurfaces, warns marketers

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24 Feb

Nigeria losing jobs to China over moribund facilities, says DPR

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23 Feb

FG to reactivate moribund oil, gas support facilities nationwide – DPR

The Federal Government, Monday, announce...
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23 Feb

DPR, aviation firm partner to de-risk oil, gas operations

L-R: Mr. Peter kibo, Assistant Corp Mars...
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22 Feb

DPR Flags Off Search, Rescue, Command Centre In Lagos

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21 Feb

DPR warns businessmen not to float illegal refineries

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20 Feb

Local content: DPR counsels Nigerians to invest in oil and gas production

Mr Auwal Sarki, the Director, Department...
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20 Feb

DPR woos investors for modular refineries

The Department of Petroleum Resources ha...
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19 Feb

WORKING VISIT TO NIGER DELTA PETROLEUM REFINERY (NDPR), OGBELE, PORT HARCOURT

The Director/CEO, DPR Engr Sarki Auwalu ...
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18 Feb

DPR Cautions Depot Owners against Hoarding Petrol

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17 Feb

Co-location and Crude pipelines: Lessons from telcos for Nigeria’s oil sector

Crude oil provides more than 70 per cent...
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16 Feb

DPR SET TO IMPLEMENT REGULATORY GUIDELINES FOR THE NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (NORM) IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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15 Feb

Regulation as impetus for growing oil, gas industry

Crude oil, which accounts for over 80 pe...
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15 Feb

Allegations that SPDC underreported 2 million barrels of crude from 2016 to 2018, false says DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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11 Feb

DPR launches Downstream Remote Monitoring System (DRMS)

The Department of Petroleum Resources to...
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11 Feb

Nigeria to upgrade oil downstream sector, says DPR

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11 Feb

DPR Leverages Technology to Upgrade Downstream Operations

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09 Feb

Launch of Downstream Remote Monitoring System (DRMS)

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08 Feb

DPR licenses first floating LNG production plant

Director/CEO DPR,  Mr Sarki Auwalu (Righ...
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08 Feb

Auwalu: Ongoing Marginal Fields Bid Round to End This Quarter

The Director and Chief Executive Officer...
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06 Feb

FG targets N189.5bn from marginal oilfield bid round

The Federal Government is expecting to g...
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05 Feb

Low Oil Fortunes: FG Creates Centre To Cut Cost

As Nigeria and the rest of the world fac...
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04 Feb

It’s practically impossible to steal crude oil offshore – DPR

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02 Feb

Why FG is Moving DPR Headquarters to Abuja

The Director and Chief Executive Officer...
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01 Feb

DPR urges operators of filling stations, gas plants on safety

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29 Jan

FG expecting PIB passage by National Assembly in April – Sylva

The Federal Government is expecting the ...
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27 Jan

Strengthening Nigeria’s quest for cost reduction from barrel to pump

Until the COVID-19 pandemic, the formula...
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25 Jan

DPR blames gas explosions, others on non-compliance with guidelines

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22 Jan

DPR warns against black market, sharp practices in LPG

The Department of Petroleum Resources ha...
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22 Jan

Buhari Inaugurates National Oil/Gas Excellence Centre In Lagos

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday i...
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22 Jan

FG will use oil, gas revenue to stimulate growth in other sectors — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday,...
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19 Jan

Nigeria seeks sustainable oil, gas sector with NOGEC

A new infrastructure; National Oil and G...
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18 Jan

Buhari to inaugurate National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre, Lagos Jan. 21

Buhari to inaugurate National Oil and Ga...
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11 Jan

2020 marginal oilfield bid rounds as catalyst for growth

WITH the recent shortlisting of 161 indi...
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08 Jan

Towing the path to successful marginal field bid round

For the oil and gas industry, year 2020 ...
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07 Jan

Marginal Fields: DPR Forges Ahead Despite Challenges

Emmanuel Addeh appraises the journey so ...
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05 Jan

DPR sensitises filling stations, gas plants on safety measures in Bauchi

The Bauchi office of the Department of P...
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01 Jan

DPR sensitizes Sokoto residents on safe handling of cooking gas

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31 Dec

DPR shortlists 161 companies for final stage of marginal oilfield bid round

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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27 Dec

Nigerians Now Taking Centre-stage in Downstream Sector, Says DPR

Director, Department of Petroleum Resour...
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25 Dec

Compliments of the season and best wishes from all of us at DPR

Compliments of the season and best wishe...
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22 Dec

Yuletide: DPR assures fuel availability

The Department of Petroleum Resources, D...
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19 Dec

DPR boss bags NAEE Energy Sector Award

 The Director and Chief Executive Office...
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19 Dec

Yuletide: DPR warns against panic buying, hoarding of petroleum products

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13 Dec

DPR closes filling station, seven gas refilling plants in Rivers

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11 Dec

DPR boss says oil, gas industry needs fortification

Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, Department of...
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10 Dec

DPR restates commitment to sustainable business environment

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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09 Dec

WORKING VISIT OF OIL PRODUCERS TRADE SECTION (OPTS) OF LAGOS STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY TO DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES

The Working Visit was led by the Chairma...
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08 Dec

DPR to collaborate with oil producers for business sustainability- director

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04 Dec

DPR’s 2014 revenue collection higher by 36%, Auwalu tells reps

The Director, Department of Petroleum Re...
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28 Nov

DPR advises petrol stations to obey environmental safety rules

Mrs Roseline Wilkie, the Zonal Controlle...
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20 Nov

LPG: DPR okays new guideline for operators, investors, others

The Department of Petroleum Resources, D...
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19 Nov

DPR director bags NSE fellow

The Director of Petroleum Resources, Sar...
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19 Nov

DPR shuts down 85 gas plants in Lagos for illegal operations

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14 Nov

Yuletide: Enugu DPR warns marketers against arbitrary products’ price hike

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09 Nov

DPR boss bags Society of Chemical Engineers fellowship

Mr Sarki Auwalu, Director, Department of...
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07 Nov

OVH Energy depot fire has been contained — DPR

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03 Nov

DPR prohibits cylinder to cylinder gas refilling – Official

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30 Oct

DPR says 2020 marginal oilfield bid still on

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29 Oct

HAPPY EID-EL MAULUD

HAPPY EID-EL MAULUD CELEBRATION From all...
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27 Oct

DPR Scores Nigerian Oil Industry High in Pandemic Mgt

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24 Oct

DPR seeks collaboration with NUPENG, PENGASSAN on COVID-19 management in industry

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24 Oct

NOTICE : RE: MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 OUTBREAK – UPDATE 5

To: All Oil & Gas Industry Operators...
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22 Oct

5,000bpd Imo modular refinery ready for operations – DPR

The 5,000 barrels per day Waltersmith Mo...
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19 Oct

PRE-COMMISSIONING TOUR OF WALTERSMITH MODULAR REFINERY & PETROCHEMICAL PLANT AT IBIGWE IN OHAJI EGBEMA LGA OF IMO STATE

The Director/CEO of Department of Petrol...
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13 Oct

DPR Upbeat about Oil Reserve, FDI Inflow

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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12 Oct

FG rolls out guidelines for operations of downstream gas facilities

The Department of Petroleum Resources, D...
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11 Oct

DPR boss says Nigeria’s 40bn barrels oil reserve target achievable

Sarki Auwalu, Director, Department of Pe...
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09 Oct

DPR CELEBRATES NIGERIA@60

The Celebration was led by the Director/...
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08 Oct

Tank farms: We will not compromise on safety – DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resource (DP...
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03 Oct

N/ East: DPR tasks owners of filling stations, gas plants on safety

The Zonal Operations Controller of Depar...
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01 Oct

Happy Independence Day Nigeria! 60 Together

From all of us at The Department of Petr...
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30 Sep

DPR reveals strategies for deregulated oil, gas downstream sector

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24 Sep

VISIT OF MD ADDAX PETROLEUM TO DPR HEAD OFFICE

The visit was led by Mr. Yong Hong Chen ...
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24 Sep

DPR outlines 4 cardinal focus for downstream operations

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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24 Sep

COURTESY VISIT OF DEPOT AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS MARKETERS ASSOCIATION (DAPPMA) EXECUTIVES TO DPR HEAD OFFICE

The visit was led by the Chairperson of ...
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22 Sep

DPR reinforces revenue collection channels

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22 Sep

PRESS RELEASE : DPR reinforces revenue collection channels

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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19 Sep

Deregulation: More investors eyeing modular refineries, says DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resources ha...
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19 Sep

WORKING VISIT TO LAGOS LUBRICANT PLANTS

DPR Lagos Zonal Controller, Engr. Lukema...
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18 Sep

Federal Government Deepens Engagement On Autogas Policy-DPR

The Director, Department of Petroleum Re...
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17 Sep

DPR generates N742.4bn revenue in 8 months

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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16 Sep

FAMILIARIZATION VISIT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON PETROLEUM RESOURCES (UPSTREAM) TO DPR HEAD OFFICE.

The Committee was led by it's Chairman ...
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09 Sep

Courtesy visit of Lubricant Producers Association of Nigeria (LUPAN)

Courtesy visit of Lubricant Producers As...
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07 Sep

Photo News: Visit of the Corps Marshall of Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC) to DPR

Today the Corps Marshall of Federal Road...
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07 Sep

DPR orders petrol stations to upgrade facilities to dispense gas to vehicles

The Department of Petroleum Resources, D...
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03 Sep

DPR Remits N673bn to Federation Account in Six Months

Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) ...
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01 Sep

Nigeria to be net exporter of petroleum products by 2022 — DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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27 Aug

NIGERIAN NAVY DELEGATION VISITS DPR LAGOS ZONAL OFFICE

The Commander, Nigeria Navy Ship BEECROF...
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26 Aug

Oil, Gas Industry Must Continue To Adapt In Order To Thrive- DPR

The changes in the global energy landsca...
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24 Aug

DPR warns against use of cell phones at petrol stations

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19 Aug

DPR says network code will address gas infrastructure devt

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16 Aug

DPR to create opportunities to enable business in oil, gas industry — Director

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13 Aug

DPR to fast track integration of domestic gas market hubs into NGTNC

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11 Aug

FG inaugurates Gas Network Code to deepen gas market

The Federal Government has inaugurated t...
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09 Aug

NETWORK CODE GO- LIVE CEREMONY

FLAG-OFF OF THE OPERATION OF THE NIGERIA...
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09 Aug

DPR seals 8 stations over unsafe practice in Akwa Ibom

Eket (Akwa Ibom) Aug. 7, 2020 The Depart...
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25 Jul

DPR warns against circulation of substandard lubricant in Bauchi

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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24 Jul

DPR seals 15 illegal gas retail outlets in Kogi

The authorities of the department of pet...
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23 Jul

DPR charges lubricant producers on export

Mr Auwalu Sarki, Director, Department of...
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19 Jul

Gombe DPR threaten to sanction petroleum marketers offenders

The Department of petroleum resources in...
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14 Jul

DPR warns public against fake recruitment notices

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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10 Jul

DPR engages technical partners in Gombe, grants permits

The Department of Petroleum Resources, G...
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08 Jul

Over 600 companies bid for Nigeria’s 57 marginal oilfields – DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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07 Jul

DPR POSTPONES 19TH INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE ON THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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06 Jul

‘We must do things differently to turn COVID-19 to opportunities in oil industry’

The Director, Department of Petroleum Re...
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06 Jul

Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Webinar Series

We kindly invite our valuable STAKEHOLDE...
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01 Jul

Federal Government hopeful of $5.7 billion investment from marginal fields

If the Federal Government succeeds with ...
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30 Jun

Register for the Biggest Online Oil & Gas Event of the Year

The Director/CEO DPR, Engr. Sarki Auwalu...
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30 Jun

No repeat of past mistakes in 2020 marginal oilfield bids – DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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29 Jun

Africa Marginal Oilfield and Independent Producers Webinar Conference.

Director/CEO Department of Petroleum Res...
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25 Jun

Rising COVID-19 Cases at Oilfields Threaten Nigeria’s Output

The rising number of COVID-19 cases amon...
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24 Jun

COVID-19: DPR expresses concern, admonishes oil companies

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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23 Jun

INDUSTRY CIRCULAR

To:        All Oil & Gas Industry Op...
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22 Jun

DPR stops illegal Mobile Gas Distribution

The Department of Petroleum Resources La...
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17 Jun

DPR DIRECTOR INAUGURATES NETWORK CODE OPERATIONILISATION TEAMS

The Director of Petroleum Resources, Eng...
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16 Jun

DPR Rolls Out Measures for Oil Industry Survival

The Department of Petroleum Resources (D...
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15 Jun

Co-operation and collaboration in Nigeria – INTERVIEW

The Energy Year talks to Engr. Sarki Auw...
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14 Jun

COVID-19: Nationwide fuel supply dips by 21% in two months – DPR

The nationwide lockdown, occasioned by t...
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12 Jun

DPR releases strategic policy for Nigeria’s oil sector survival Post COVID –19

Nigeria’s oil sector regulator, Departme...
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