FG Positions Gas as Growth Engine, Unveils Plan for World-Class Energy Events Centre as NIES 2026 Closes
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging its oil and gas endowments to drive industrialization, energy security, and economic growth, as the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2026) concluded on Thursday, 5th February, 2026 in Abuja. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, described […]
TINUBU: DECISIVE REFORMS, PIA IMPLEMENTATION RESTORING CONFIDENCE AND UNLOCKING GROWTH IN NIGERIA’S ENERGY SECTOR
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s energy sector through decisive reforms, sustained implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and policies designed to attract investment, boost production and strengthen transparency. Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja, on Tuesday, […]
OIL, GAS MINISTERS UNVEILS PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN LOCAL CONTENT REFORMS TO CUT PROJECT COSTS AND BUILD INDIGENOUS INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY.
The Federal Government has outlined a renewed strategy to reposition local content as a catalyst for cost competitiveness, indigenous capacity development, and sustainable value retention in the energy sector, with oil and gas identified as critical enablers of industrial growth, peace, and shared prosperity across Africa. The strategy was articulated at the session titled “Local […]
Hon Minister of State Ministry of Petroleum Resources Handover of African energy bank headquarters
Statement by HMS Oil at the Opening Ceremony of NIES 2026 at the State House If we do not mobilize the appropriate resources to solve Africa’s energy challenges, our hardship will deepen as our population grows; the responsibility is ours and ours alone. It was this conviction that led to the establishment of the Africa […]
NNPC Gas Master Plan: FG Expects Disciplined Execution, Accountability – Ekpo Says Nigerians must experience benefits of natural gas development
The Federal Government has charged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to ensure strict accountability in the execution of its Gas Master Plan, demanding that the plan translate into measurable outcomes that drive national development. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, made the call on Friday in Abuja at the […]
Petroleum Ministry Inaugurates Plan Implementation Committee to drive National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030.
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has inaugurated its Plan Implementation Committee for the forthcoming National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030. The event, held in Abuja, was in line with the Federal Government’s directive to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to commence early preparations for a seamless transition from the current NDP 2021–2025. Speaking at the inauguration […]
Oil and Gas Sector Remains Key Driver of Nigeria’s Economy – Dr. Emeka Obi
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, mni, has reiterated that the oil and gas sector remains the principal driver of Nigeria’s economy, contributing significantly to national revenue, even amidst the growing global momentum towards energy transition. Dr. Obi made this assertion on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Abuja, during […]
WORK HARDER TO WIN MORE AND HIGHER TROPHIES, DR. OBI CHARGES MPR SPORTS CONTINGENTS
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources (MPR), Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, mni, has charged the Ministry’s Sports Contingents to intensify their efforts in order to win more and higher trophies in future editions of the monthly keep-fit and aerobics exercise organized by the Federation of Public Service Games (FEPSGA). Dr. Obi gave this encouragement […]
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We acknowledge not only his service as Head of State (1983–1985) and democratically elected President (2015–2023) but also his earlier, pivotal role […]
Emeka Vitalis Obi Engages Stakeholders at Ministry’s Exhibition Stand during NOG 2025
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi, mni, made a notable appearance at the Ministry’s exhibition stand on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, as part of activities at the ongoing 24th Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Conference and Exhibition. Held under the theme; “Accelerating Energy Progress through Investment, Global Partnerships & Innovation,” […]