fuel scarcity

February 17, 2022

#FuelScarcity: NNPC, marketing agents continue blame game over adulterated fuel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: ‘Zamfara residents pay ₦40.7m protection levy to bandits’ Six months after sacking a military base in the area, bandits have collected at least ₦40.7 million as protection levy from residents of Mutumji communities in the Maru... Read More

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February 16, 2022

NNPC, Marketers Association announce plans to end #fuelscarcity, but the issue lingers

In a statement on Tuesday, February 16, 2022, NNPC said it had commenced 24-hour operations at its depots and retail outlets to restore regular supply and distribution of petrol across the country. The statement read, “NNPC Ltd wishes to reassure Nigerians that it has put adequate measures in place to accelerate the nationwide distribution of... Read More

Oil Marketer

Should Nigerian oil marketers be punished for hoarding fuel in Corona times?

Last week, the federal government announced, in line with crashing oil prices, that it was lowering the financial peg for fuel prices in the country by N20, bringing it down from N145 to N125. It made logical sense that the government would reduce prices, considering it was spending millions of dollars in subsidies to keep... Read More

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December 17, 2018

Fuel marketers confirm receipt of N236bn promissory notes

Petroleum products marketers Monday, have confirmed that they have started collecting the N236 billion promissory notes for their outstanding subsidy debts. The Executive Secretary, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Olufemi Adewole, said in an interview (Premium Times) that marketers began to collect the payments on Friday. “I can confirm to you... Read More

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December 8, 2018

The Late 5: Petrol scarcity looms, President Buhari congratulates Ribadu over anti-corruption award | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Nigeria’s Oil marketers Saturday, said they did not reach an agreement with Federal Government on the N800 billion subsidy arrears, saying their ultimatum to cease depots operations on Monday remains. Executive Secretary, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Olufemi Adewole said in a statement,... Read More

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Fuel

February 22, 2018

Opinion: Nigeria’s annual fuel crisis is a problem we seem less and less able to solve

Christmas and New Year celebrations in Nigeria are almost always characterised with long fuel queues, high fuel price and (artificial) fuel scarcity. Last December was not different despite the Nigerian National petroleum corporation (NNPC) assurance of having enough stock to meet consumer demand. The sad reality is that a lot of Nigerians spent their holiday... Read More

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January 1, 2018

Senate blames both NNPC and oil marketers for the fuel crisis

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream has blamed the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and marketers for the ongoing fuel crisis plaguing the country. The Committee Chairman, Kabiru Marafa, stated this on Monday in Gusau while inspecting the fuel situation in the country. Marafa, who was accompanied by a member of the committee, Abdullahi... Read More

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January 1, 2018

Fuel scarcity will be investigated | 9 things we learnt from Buhari’s New Year speech

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday addressed Nigerians in his New Year speech. Here are nine things we learnt from the speech: Fuel scarcity will be investigated “Unfortunately, I am saddened to acknowledge that for many this Christmas and New Year holidays have been anything but merry and happy. Instead of showing love, companionship and charity,... Read More

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January 1, 2018

[The Film Blog] On fuel scarcity, Nollywood, and the media industry

Over the years, fuel scarcity in Nigeria has become as familiar as sunlight. Its repeated occurrence stems from a number of issues, from corruption to pipeline vandalism to the complete decline of existing refineries and the inability of the government to see to completion the construction of new ones. The hardship it has wrought is... Read More

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January 1, 2018

Fuel scarcity: I will get to the root of this collective blackmail – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to get to the root of the fuel scarcity in the country. Buhari said this in his New Year Speech on Monday. He said some Nigerians choose the Christmas and New Year holidays to “inflict severe hardship” on fellow citizens. He said, “Unfortunately, I am saddened to acknowledge that for many... Read More

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December 31, 2017

Fuel scarcity caused by oil marketers | NNPC insists

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has insisted that the fuel scarcity experienced in the country was caused by oil marketers. Background: Oil marketers in a statement had said the fuel scarcity was as a result of the NNPC unable to meet demands for the products. But in its response, the corporation said the marketers... Read More

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December 30, 2017

Davido and Wizkid’s surprise of the year, fuel scarcity and other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) said the fuel scarcity in the country is caused by hoarding and diversion by oil marketers who want the price increased – which the President ably declined. This was after the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)... Read More

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December 29, 2017

The Late 5: Baru’s claim on fuel scarcity, Buhari signs six bills, and other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Liberian Vice President and candidate at the Presidential run-off, Joseph Boakai has congratulated former football star, George Weah on his victory. Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, on Friday said the Federal Government has successfully ended the fuel scarcity in the country. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the... Read More

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December 29, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 29th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: “Hypocrisy of the western people” | PDP Chieftain calls on Soyinka, Utomi, Falana to speak out on the fuel scarcity Oyegun explains what “Change” really means [The Church Blog] Star Wars actor, John Boyega attributes acting skills to Mike Bamiloye

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December 29, 2017

“Hypocrisy of the western people” | PDP Chieftain calls on Soyinka, Utomi, Falana to speak out on the fuel scarcity

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunny Onuesoke has called on activists and human right campaigners to speak out to save Nigerians from the present hardship. Onuesoke directly his call specifically at the doorsteps of Professor Wole Soyinka, Femi Falana, Joe Odumakin, Pat Utomi and others who were at the forefront of the 2012... Read More

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December 29, 2017

Fayemi is trying to protect Buhari’s image and it’s not working

A former governor of Ekiti, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is only seeking to return to power in 2019 so as to resume looting the treasury. Fayemi, currently the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, also urged Nigerians not to use the current fuel scarcity to rate President Muhammadu Buhari’s... Read More

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December 28, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 28th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The Thread: “It was more like a jamboree” | Everything Nigerians hated about Davido’s #30BillionConcert The message is false | Kachikwu denies writing memo to Buhari on fuel scarcity http://lifestyle.ynaija.com/style-side-look-wizkids-fashion-evolution-years/

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Kachikwu

December 28, 2017

The message is false | Kachikwu denies writing memo to Buhari on fuel scarcity

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has dismissed reports that he sent a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari over the fuel scarcity. Background: According to reports, Kachikwu had alerted the President about likely fuel scarcity in a letter dated July 27. Kachikwu’s response: In a statement by Idang Alibi, Director of Press in... Read More

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December 28, 2017

Saraki directs Senate Committee to cut short its recess to resolve the fuel scarcity

The President, Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki has directed the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream to stay proceedings until the fuel crisis is resolved. The Committee chaired by Senator Kabiru Marafa have been meeting with relevant stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the fuel scarcity. The Committee will, therefore, meet with the Minister of State... Read More

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December 28, 2017

An industrialist has made yet another promise to end fuel scarcity

A Bayelsa based industrialist, Dr. Azibapu Eruani has said the perpetual fuel scarcity will soon become a thing of the past. Eruani, an operator of a privately owned refinery about to commence operation, told journalists that the yearly fuel scarcity disaster, particularly during festive periods in the country, is inexcusable, pointing out that this challenge... Read More

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December 27, 2017

YNaija Analysis: Fuel scarcity is Nigerian by birth

by Alexander O. Onukwue Sometime around March 2003, Mobolaji Aluko was raising an alarm about an unprecedented occurrence when he made the following observation: “I saw two-mile long queues with my own eyes within the past fortnight week, including just a week ago as I travelled from Akure to Abuja. Petrol cost as “low” as... Read More

Thinking Through

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Fuel

December 27, 2017

Oil marketer blames NNPC’s monopoly for the fuel scarcity

An oil and gas merchant, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho has attributed the persistent fuel scarcity to the monopoly of petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Mr Iheanacho, also the Chairman, Integrated Oil and Gas Ltd., told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that the inability of NNPC to create a... Read More

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December 27, 2017

The Big 5: PDP’s vow, marketers assurance to Nigerians and, other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Having got landslide victory in Ekiti, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has vowed to take back its original states and the Presidency in 2019. The party said the victory in Ekiti shows that the party is still popular among people. Before then, the party has asked... Read More

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December 27, 2017

Major oil marketers, IPMAN confirm receipt of fuel from NNPC

Major oil marketers and Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Tuesday, confirmed receiving fuel from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). According to the executive secretary of Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Obafemi Olawore, his members began receiving the product on Monday. Lawore said though supply from NNPC is below their... Read More

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December 26, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Our depots are empty…we are not hoarding fuel – Marketers Lai Mohammed has a detailed explanation for critics of $1bn security fund “I know Boakai cannot defeat me” | George Weah expresses confidence ahead of Presidential election

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December 26, 2017

4 talking points from the NNPC war room operation

by Alexander O. Onukwue An illegal fuel storage facility was discovered on Christmas Day following the coordinated efforts of the NNPC, DPR and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). TV Cameras followed the operation from the NNPC Headquarters on Monday morning were officers of the agency converged to fine-tune their plans, before they proceeded... Read More

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Fuel

December 26, 2017

Opinion: Make the most of a bad situation, here’s a fuel queue survival guide

by Vincent Anani The #fuelscarcity around the country with the attendant endless queues and transport fare hikes is no longer news. It has become a reality we must come to terms with, at least over the coming days till we see an end to it. I was on the queue yesterday for some hours when... Read More

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December 25, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 25th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Fuel is now available, stop panic buying – NUPENG Buhari’s daughter gives her version of her father’s softer side FG has a plan to reduce fuel price but will it work?

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December 25, 2017

No plan to increase fuel pump price – Osinbajo

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday said the Federal Government has no plan to increase pump price of fuel. Osinbajo said this when he visited fuel depots in Lagos, alongside Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu. Background: Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose had alleged that the Federal Government plans to increase fuel price through... Read More

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December 25, 2017

The Late 5: Osinbajo’s promise on fuel scarcity, Buhari’s confusion about his age, and other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Federal Government has said it is making efforts to maintain retail price of fuel at N145 per litre. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said “fuel queues will be eliminated” in a few days. President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he thought he was 74 but was told he... Read More

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