Tag: oil theft
Oil theft drains $3.3 billion from Nigeria’s economy, NEITI reveals
Additionally, it introduced the Just Energy Transition and Climate Accountability Framework to ensure Nigeria’s shift to cleaner energy is fair…
Nigeria bleeds billions daily as oil theft, waste persist — Experts warn
However, they warned that technology alone would not solve the problem. Strong government action, strict enforcement of the law, and…
Nigeria’s crude oil losses to theft, others drop to 16-year low – NUPRC
The NUPRC said in July 2025, daily losses of crude oil stood at 9,600 barrels per day (bpd), the lowest…
71 Illegal Refineries shut, 400,000 litres of stolen Crude seized in one month
In total, the operations denied oil thieves access to approximately 411,400 litres of crude oil, 87,825 litres of illegally-refined Automotive…
Nigerian troops kill scores of terrorists, rescue 170 victims
Security agencies also apprehended a notorious terrorist identified as Muhammadu Hamisu (alias Mamiyo) and five others during joint operations with…
Oil theft: FG creates 37 new evacuation routes for crude oil
He said the initiative which was inaugurated in 2024 targeted an increase from 1.46 million to 2.5 million barrels per…
Why we arrested investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo – Army
However, the Army, in the statement by Danjuma, claimed that Fisayo Soyombo was arrested during investigation of the activities of…
Oil theft: Army destroys 14 boats in Abia, arrests suspects
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, who led the operation, told newsmen that six suspects were…
Otti calls for crackdown on oil thieves, illegal refinery operators
The Abia State Governor who described illegal refineries and other activities, as enemies of the state spoke when he received…
Oil theft: Oil Producing States Association denounces false claims against CNS
The group urged the CNS and President Tinubu ''not to be distracted but to stay focused in the sustained and…
Oil theft: Navy clears air on arrested vessel, MV CECELIA
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy (NN) says the Merchant Vessel (MV) CECELIA arrested on Aug. 15 at Meco Jetty…
‘Can you mention names of culprits?’ Group tackles Dokubo over oil theft claims
The group gave the challenge to Dokubo while condemning his allegation that top Nigerian military officers are behind most of…
Oil theft: FEC approves cargo tracking system
About 26 African countries have already begun to implement the tracking scheme, which will address port declarations, secure imports and…
‘Why CDS Irabor should be sacked now’
The burning of the vessel days after it was arrested by a private company led by a former militant leader…
Oil theft: Gen. Irabor defends destruction of vessel, says no need for investigation
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor said there was nothing sinister about the swift destruction of an oil…
Why FG must institute judicial inquiry into oil theft now – Edwin Clark
The Ijaw leader who described oil theft as a criminal act said investigation into the oil theft must be full,…
How thieves have been tapping Nigeria’s oil for 9 years
The sophisticated operation had been going on for nine solid years before it was discovered by security operatives. Stealing of…
Oil Theft: FG announces arrest of 210 suspects
The minister disclosed that the continued efforts by the government security agencies had led to the confiscation of 20.2 million…
Suspected oil thief nabbed in Akwa Ibom
The suspect, aged 36, was arrested by NSCDC operatives in Akwa Ibom on Aug. 19, along the Ikot Abasi-Port Harcourt…
Imo: NSCDC intercepts truck with stolen diesel, nabs 3 suspects
According to Imo State NSCDC Commandant, Matthew Ovye, the truck loaded with the product in Port Harcourt was en route…
NIMASA to deploy special mission jets to fight oil theft
NIMASA DG explained that the aircraft would assist in patrolling oil facilities, installations and other assets to observe suspicious human…
Oil theft: Captain Ipinle jailed, forfeits vessel to FG
Ipinle was arraigned alongside one Nsikak Friday for offences bordering on conspiracy, unlawful dealing and unlawful storage of 120 metric…
Oil thief bags 12 years in prison, forfeits vessel
Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday, January 31, 2020 convicted and…
NNPC set to take measures to curb oil theft
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says it is taking measures to address the menace of pipeline vandalism and crude…
Photo: EFCC releases names of 58 suspected oil thieves
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office, has commenced investigation of 58 suspected oil thieves; four…
Oil theft: EFCC arraigns naval officer, 4 others
The Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned a woman said to be a naval officer and four…
Aiteo tasks Nigerian govt on crude oil theft
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company has called on the Federal Government to put up measures that will help curtail…
Oil theft, insecurity: JTF Commander seeks media support
The Joint Task Force (JTF), deployed to protect oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta, on Tuesday enlisted the support of…
Behold 8 suspects remanded in prison for oil theft
Justice Fatun Riman of a Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has ordered that eight alleged illegal oil dealers…
Navy hands over vessel, 8 suspects to EFCC
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA on Monday in Warri handed over eight suspected oil thieves and a vessel to…