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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority & NNPC

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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: The Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority>>> (NMDPRA) has relaxed restrictions on petrol imports, which has caused tension with Dangote Group>>> and is seen as undermining domestic refining investments.
NNPC: The NNPC is actively defending its fuel import licenses, which is seen as undermining Nigeria's energy self-sufficiency and is in a legal dispute with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
May 25, 2026 · 15 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: NMDPRA was urged by DAPPMAN to develop operating-stock guidelines under the PIA and is expected to play a key role in implementing reforms.
NNPC: NNPC was mentioned as a participant in the proposed government-industry consultative platform, reflecting its role in the downstream sector.
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: NMDPRA's authority chief witnessed the signing, indicating regulatory oversight of the midstream/downstream aspects.
NNPC: NNPC is the lead entity, signing all six agreements to advance its gas-based industrialisation agenda, enhancing its role as a key driver of Nigeria's energy security and economic transformation.
Jul 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: Collaborated with RMAFC on revenue monitoring.
NNPC: Collaborated with RMAFC on revenue monitoring and oil production data.
Aug 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: Regulator criticized for not ensuring competition; its role is under scrutiny.
NNPC: NNPCL supplies crude to Dangote Petroleum Refinery under the naira-for-crude deal; reduced allocations contributed to the refinery's shift to dollar pricing. The event underscores challenges in the policy's implementation.
Jul 13, 2026 · 39 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: NMDPRA committed to deepening LPG use and ensuring safety. Its role is regulatory and supportive of the programme's implementation.
NNPC: NNPC is not directly mentioned in the articles but is a key stakeholder in Nigeria's gas sector. The programme may indirectly affect its domestic LPG supply operations.
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: Referenced as a similar case where the court overturned suspensions, but not directly involved in this ruling.
NNPC: Mentioned in the context of a former branch chairman's comments, but not directly affected.
Aug 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: The Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is one of the two key petroleum regulatory agencies for which Bola Tinubu nominated 21 board members, aiming to enhance its governance and regulatory functions in Nigeria's oil and gas sector.
Jan 05, 2026 · 10 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: The Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is another key regulatory agency undergoing leadership change, with Saidu Mohammed nominated to lead its midstream and downstream sector reforms.
Dec 18, 2025 · 13 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority is the regulator responsible for issuing import licenses and has applied to join the lawsuit, indicating its direct involvement in the policy dispute.
May 22, 2026 · 7 articles
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Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority: The Nigeria — Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority>>> is called upon to help stabilize the Liquefied petroleum gas>>> market and address supply bottlenecks in Nigeria>>>.
May 25, 2026 · 7 articles
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