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NNPC/NPDC Target Production Of 500,000 Barrels Of Liguefied Natural Gas Per Day

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5 years ago

August 19, 2020

The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Engineer Mele Kyari, Wednesday disclosed that the company is aiming at producing 500, 000 barrels of liguefied natural gas per day for domestic consumption.

The Group Managing Director made this disclosure during an inception tour to Oredo Integrated Gas Handling Plant Facility, IGHF, belonging to NPDC in Ologbo, Edo State, to ascertain the level of completion of the facility.

Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, is a subsidiary of the NNPC.

He added that after the completion, Nigeria will be sufficient in Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, stressing that the facility was awarded in 2015 but commenced work in 2017, and will be completed October this year.

According to him, the production of 500, 000 barrels per day would be achieved in the next two years, just as he added that series of projects and activities have been lined up to achieve this.

He noted that NPDC was producing about 136, 000 barrels per day, but with improvement, the company is now producing 260,000 barrels per day, just as he described it as magnificent level of growth in the upstream company.

“A year ago, NPDC was producing about 136 000 barrels per day, but today, we are producing 260, 000 barrels per day. This is a very magnificent level of growth in any upstream company, and our target is to take this company to production level of 500, 000 barrels per day.

“This is possible within two years. We have lined up series of projects and activities in this regards. Today, we have the highest number of rings running in this country. Five rings runing at the same time, adding incremental value, and delivering major projects which will ultimately take to producing that 500 000 target,” he said.

He further disclosed that NPDC, being an indigenous company, contributes about a billion standard cubic feet of gas production to the entire mix of production, adding that majority of it goes into the domestic market.

Kyari said with the support and alignment of stakeholders particularly President Muhammadu Buhari, NPDC would be rated as the number one upstream company in the nation.

Mele Kyari, NNPC GMD signing out from the facility on Wednesday.

“NPDC is a company 100 percent owned by Nigeria, and we are delivering it to be number one upstream company in this country.

” With the support and alignment of all the stakeholders particularly the support we are getting from President Muhammadu Buhari, we are delivering this company (NPDC) as the number one upstream company.

” We are optimistic that gas will now be delivered without interruption into the domestic market; supply of crude oil to the international market by our own company and through our own control will be justified.

“Today, the largest contributor of gas to the domestic market particularly power sector is NPDC. This is a national responsibility and a commercial venture with a national outlook,” he noted.

Earlier, Mansur Sambo, Managing Director, NPDC, said after the completion, not less than 250,000 metric tons will be coming to the domestic market, and that at least 18 to 20 trucks of LPG will be rolled out from the facility on daily basis.

Sambo said, “ On a daily basis, we will be doing between 18 and 20 trucks of LPG, and then we have propelled, as well, we will be having around 15 and 20 in total. We will be delivering about 40 trucks of LPG. That is what translates to the 250,000 metric tons that will be coming to the domestic market.

Sambo assured that with the plant, gas would now be delivered without interruption into the domestic market.

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Group Throws Weight Behind Benin Monarch’s Decision On Iyaloja

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16 hours ago

October 7, 2025

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Group known as Edo Art and Cultural Heritage Institute (EACHI) has thrown its weight behind Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the royal father’s stance on the traditional leadership of markets in the Benin Kingdom.

A statement isdued by Okpioba Osaro Idemudia, on behalf of the group, said the “institute aligns with the Oba’s stance that the Iye-Eki is the only recognized traditional head of the markets, and we believe that this position should be respected and preserved in accordance with our cultural heritage.

“EACHI stands firm on the ground that the Iye-Eki holds a significant and revered position in the Benin Kingdom, serving as the main market traditional head. We believe that any attempts to impose external leadership structures that contradict our cultural norms and traditions would undermine the rich heritage of the Benin people.

“We are proud of our royal rather, for his unwavering commitment to upholding the cultural values and traditions of the Benin Kingdom.

“EACHI reassures the people of Edo State and the broader community that we will continue to support and promote the preservation of our rich cultural heritage.”

The group, while calling on Edo sons and daughters in home and in diaspora to “stand in unity to support our royal father Oba Ewuare II’s disapproval of IYALOJA,” commended
Edo market women for talking a bold stand against the imposition of IYALOJA

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JUST IN: Tinubu’s Minister Resigns Amid Allegations

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17 hours ago

October 7, 2025

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The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet amid controversies surrounding his academic records and allegations of certificate forgery.

Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, announced his resignation in a letter to the President on Tuesday, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve.

Confirming the development in a statement on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.

“He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria. Nnaji said he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents. President Tinubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours.”

Nnaji’s resignation comes amid a lingering controversy over alleged certificate forgery and questions surrounding his academic qualifications from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Nnaji and the Enugu State Government had traded words over allegations that he presented forged certificates.

The dispute intensified after the Federal High Court in Enugu rejected Nnaji’s bid to stop the University of Nigeria from releasing his academic records.

The court had ruled that the institution was within its rights to release the minister’s academic details in response to a freedom of information request, a decision that fuelled further public scrutiny.

Nnaji, however, maintained that he was being blackmailed by political opponents determined to tarnish his reputation.

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UNIBEN Bans Students’ Sign-out Celebration

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18 hours ago

October 7, 2025

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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has prohibited all forms of sign-out celebrations by graduating students.

The ban is contained in a circular by the university’s Registrar, Mr Ademola Bobola, on Tuesday in Benin.

In the circular addressed to members of the university community, the management warned that violators risk severe disciplinary actions, including rustication, expulsion, or withdrawal of certificate.

Bobola said the decision was reached at a meeting on Monday, where it reaffirmed an earlier resolution of the university’s Senate banning such activities on campus.

“The management declared that no sign-out celebration of any kind, including signing on T-shirts and playing of music, will be tolerated,” he said.

He stated that the university would not condone any form of disorderly conduct or unauthorised gathering during or after examinations.

“Indiscriminate parading around the campuses in any brand of vehicle will not be permitted,” the circular warned.

According to him, unauthorised vehicles will not be allowed into the campuses all through the last week of the second semester examination.

“The management also prohibited large gatherings around faculties, schools, or institutes after examinations.

“Photographers will not be permitted to put up photo stands or galleries for the purpose of such celebration,” he said.

He said the management equally cautioned parents and guardians of final-year students against visiting campus premises during the final days of examinations.

“Parents and guardians of final-year students are advised to stay away from the Faculty, School, or Institute premises, especially on the last day of examination,” he said.

Bobola emphasised that the university’s stance was aimed at maintaining order, discipline, and academic decorum on campus.

“Members of the university community are kindly invited to note the above position for strict compliance.

“Any violation will attract severe disciplinary sanctions, including withdrawal of certificate, rustication, and expulsion of violators,” he warned.