Nigeria is set to Host Inaugural International Hydrogen Conference

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in collaboration with the Foundation for Sustainable Social Responsibility in Emerging Africa (FOSSREA) will host the country’s first International Hydrogen Conference, from Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th November 2024, at the State House Banquet Hall – Aso Villa in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. […]
Ministry of Petroleum Resources launches Performance Management System (PMS) Day

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, has officially designated every Thursday as Performance Management System (PMS) Day in the Ministry in line with the directive of the Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation This initiative aims to promote awareness, institutionalize PMS across all Ministry offices, and enhance […]
Gas Development and Penetration: MPR inaugurates technical working groups of NBTE and CORBON.

In furtherance of its resolve to enhance the development, penetration, and utilization of Nigeria’s abundant gas resources, the Federal Government on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024, in Abuja inaugurated two Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to drive the objectives of the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP). The TWGs, comprising NGEP/National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and NGEP/Council […]
“Petroleum Ministry Key to Nigeria’s Prosperous Energy Future,” says Ekpo, as Lokpobiri Calls for Increased Crude Production to Boost Economy

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has restated that the Ministry of Petroleum Resources was at the forefront of steering Nigeria towards a prosperous and sustainable energy future. The Minister stated this in his keynote address at the 23rd edition of the NOG (Nigerian Oil and Gas) Energy Week and […]
Access to accurate and comprehensive data is a strategic asset to the growth of the oil and gas sector- Amb. Ella.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella, has stated that, given the centrality of the oil and gas sector to Nigeria’s economy in driving growth, innovation and development, the availability of accurate and comprehensive statistical data is a strategic imperative. The Permanent Secretary stated this in his address at the stakeholders’ […]
Collaboration and Stakeholders’ Engagement Crucial to the Success of Nigeria’s Energy Sector – Ella

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Agbo Ella has advocated for more stakeholders’ engagement and collaboration for the success of the energy sector in Nigeria. He made the call in his closing remarks at the 2024 NOG Energy Week Strategic Conference held on Wednesday, 3rd July, 2024, in Abuja. According to the […]
Communique of the 45th session of the APPO Ministerial Council held on Thursday 4th July 2024 (Virtual)

APPO chooses Nigeria to host the Africa Energy Bank. The 45 th Extraordinary Session of the APPO Ministerial Council held this morning has announced a decision to site the Headquarters of the Africa Energy Bank, AEB, in Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The meeting of the 18 Member Country Organization, which […]
Petroleum Ministry to focus on Renewable Energy and Hydrogen development to attract investments – Amb. Ella

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Ambassador Nicholas Agbo Ella has said that the Ministry will focus on diversifying the energy mix by investing in renewable energy, hydrogen development with an enhanced regulatory framework to attract private investments. Amb. Ella stated this at a Town-Hall meeting with the staff of the Ministry in Abuja […]
Indonesia Seeks More Collaboration with Nigeria on Oil and Gas sector

Indonesia Seeks More Collaboration with Nigeria on Oil and Gas sector The Republic of Indonesia has expressed her desire to foster the existing collaboration with Nigeria on the development of the nation’s oil and gas sector. This was disclosed by the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. H. Usra Hendra Harahap, during his courtesy visit to […]
Nigeria signs agreement on the development of Hydrogen with FOSSREA

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources has signed an Agreement on the development of hydrogen with the Foundation for Sustainable Social Responsibility in Emerging Africa (FOSSREA). Speaking at the signing of agreement ceremony in Abuja, the Chairman, FOSSREA, Mr. Aliu Hydar Mijinyawa remarked that Hydrogen was a key fuel of the future […]