by Omoleye Omoruyi The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), is expected to spend N828.53 million on travels; local and international, software acquisition, research and development, fire prevention equipment, and others in 2017. The total appropriation for the DPR was cut from N33.761bn, as earlier proposed by the executive arm, to N33.734bn. Vanguard News reports that ‘many of... Read More

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March 30, 2017

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Adulterated petroleum products in circulation, NNPC warns Nigerians

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has warned Nigerians on the circulation of adulterated petroleum products which can cause destruction. The NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr Ndu Ughamadu, issued the warning on Thursday. Ughamadu said the warning became necessary so as to forestall explosions, knockdown of engines, and threat to life. [Read Also:] FG... Read More

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February 20, 2017

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DPR intercepts vessel loaded with contaminated fuel in Lagos

The Department of Petroleum Resources has said it seized a vessel, MT JAZI, loaded with 1. 5 million litres of contaminated petroleum product in Lagos. A Director in DPR, Mordecai Ladan disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos on Monday. Ladan who was represented by Wole Akinmosoye, Lagos Zonal Controller, DPR said the vessel was intercepted... Read More

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February 2, 2017

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“Report filling stations selling petrol above N145” – DPR

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Bayelsa said it has intensified regulatory activities to check unauthorised hike in the price of petrol by marketers in the state. Operations Controller of DPR in the state, Asuquo Antai told newsmen on Thursday in Yenagoa. He said more patrol has been sent out to keep tab on... Read More

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DPR, filling station, N145, petrol, reports

December 25, 2015

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DPR agents to start keeping vigil at fuel stations

A 24-hour special task force has been set up by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to watch and monitor the sale of petrol at depots and stations. The aim of the task force is to ascertain and recommend for sanction, depots and stations selling above the recommended price and also those that are hoarding... Read More

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DPR, fuel hoarding, fuel stations, Night monitoring, pump price

November 25, 2015

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Kaduna motorists also get free petrol

A filling station in Kaduna has been sealed by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). Petrol from the filling station was also freely distributed to motorists and motorcycle riders within the Romi area of Kaduna. The affected filling station, Samrada Nigeria Limited was caught hoarding a total of 19, 500 litres of fuel and was also selling above the N87... Read More

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DPR, hoarding, Kaduna State, petrol

November 25, 2015

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Motorists get free petrol from 15 filling stations in Akwa Ibom

15 filling stations in Akwa Ibom have been punished by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), for hoarding petroleum products. The petroleum products of the 15 filling stations were on Wednesday, dispensed free of charge, to motorists and motorcyclists in the state. DPR Operations Controller, Akwa Ibom and Cross River, Asuquo Antai, revealed to journalists that the petrol stations were caught hoarding... Read More

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November 24, 2015

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Motorists get free petrol in Kwara

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Kwara state has distributed petrol that was being hoarded by petrol stations to motorists and motorcyclists free of charge. Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, had last week given a directive that any petrol station found guilty of hoarding, should be sealed or punished by seizure. The affected petrol stations are: Alkad and Sons... Read More

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August 10, 2015

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‘NNPC, CBN, DPR, others will henceforth maintain a single account’

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered all ministries, agencies and departments of government to stop operating multiple bank accounts for keeping their revenues and incomes. Henceforth, all agencies must maintain a Treasury Single Account, domiciled with the CBN for revenues and other receipts. The directive was communicated to the public on Sunday, by the Senior Special Assistant to... Read More

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July 30, 2015

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Oshiomole accuses the DPR of collecting N24bn illegally

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole has alleged that the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) collected N30 billion illegally during the last administration. Oshiomhole has been in the news in recent times for making claims like that. He said he will not be silent when people are abusing power and stealing government funds. Oshiomole was a guest... Read More

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DPR, illegally, N30 billion, Oshiomhole

July 30, 2015

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DPR bars 22 filling stations in Abuja

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has barred 22 filling stations in Abuja and environs for profiteering. In a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations of the DPR, Muhammad Saidu, the department said 19 of them were barred for selling above N87 per litre, two for diversion of petroleum products, with the... Read More

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Abuja, DPR, Fuel, lock up

June 29, 2015

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FG appoints Ladan as Director of DPR

The Federal Government has appointed Mordecai Danteni Baba Ladan, as the Director of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). He is to take over from George Osahon whose tenure ended on June 19, 2015. According to a statement on the website of the DPR, on Monday, the memorandum which was dated June 19, 2015 stated that... Read More

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February 6, 2015

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Alison-Madueke orders NNPC to refund $1.48billion debt

by Ranti Joseph The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to defray $1.48 billion remittances due to the Federation Account by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, being signature bonus, taxes and royalties on the assets transferred to the firm. NPDC is an upstream subsidiary of NNPC.... Read More

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September 24, 2013

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CSR-in-Action promotes transparency and effective policy implementation within the Nigerian Extractive Industries

by Akintomiwa Agbaje In a bid to sustainably promote unity through collaborative action, accountability and transparency within the extractive industries, CSR-in-Action in partnership with Business Day Newspapers, is pleased to announce dates for its annual seminar – Sustainability in the Extractive Industries™. This seminar with the sub-theme – Policy, Affirmative Action and Sustained Growth... Read More

December 21, 2012

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Yes, Nigeria now imports diesel and gas from Niger Republic – DPR

by Akan Ido Sayyadi Suleiman Abubakar, the Kano State Controller of the Department of Petroleum Resources has revealed that Nigerian petroleum marketers now import AGO (Diesel) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the country’s northern neighbour. While speaking to reporters on the activities of his department, Abubakar explained that both petroleum products can be sourced from... Read More

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2017 Budget: DPR to expend N828m for travels, others

Adulterated petroleum products in circulation, NNPC warns Nigerians

DPR intercepts vessel loaded with contaminated fuel in Lagos

“Report filling stations selling petrol above N145” – DPR

DPR agents to start keeping vigil at fuel stations

Kaduna motorists also get free petrol

Motorists get free petrol from 15 filling stations in Akwa Ibom

Motorists get free petrol in Kwara

‘NNPC, CBN, DPR, others will henceforth maintain a single account’

Oshiomole accuses the DPR of collecting N24bn illegally

DPR bars 22 filling stations in Abuja

FG appoints Ladan as Director of DPR

Alison-Madueke orders NNPC to refund $1.48billion debt

We have no plans to increase fuel price – FG

CSR-in-Action promotes transparency and effective policy implementation within the Nigerian Extractive Industries

Yes, Nigeria now imports diesel and gas from Niger Republic – DPR

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