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Nigeria saves N1.9trn in oil subsidy payment last year – PPPRA

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ABUJA: Despite the alleged diversion of oil subsidy payments by some petroleum marketers, the Petroleum Products Pricing and Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) yesterday disclosed that the agency has been able to reduce subsidy payment due to marketers from N2.09 trillion in 2011, to N1 trillion in 2012.

Executive Secretary of PPPRA, Mr. Reginald Stanley, stated this at an interactive session with Biztellers on Monday.

The PPPRA boss said that with the current margin, the country has saved about N1.9trillion in payment of subsidy to marketers in 2012. “Under our administration, we have been able to reduce the amount paid on subsidies to marketers in 2012 as against N2.09 trillion paid in 2011.

DiezaniThis is a savings of about N 1.9 trillion on subsidies which is a welcome development in the system,” he declared. The PPPRA boss said that the agency was able to save the country the lump sum due to the reduction in the number of operations in the subsidy scheme. According to him, a total of 128 marketers who participated in the scheme in 2011 had been pruned to 38.

Stanley said that with the reform initiative in place, the industry also recorded a drastic reduction in supply volume from December 2011 to October 2012.

He said that the average daily provision of petrol supply across the country which was 60.259 million litre per day in 2011 had been reduced to 40 million litre per day, representing about 36.41 per cent drop. Stanley said that marketers who are indicted by the probe panel investigating the mismanagement of fuel subsidy regime would no longer be paid same until they are absolved of the allegations by the panel.

He said his administration would also ensure stability in the supply and distribution chain process of petroleum products across the country by ensuring product availability.

He equally spoke on the nation’s refineries, saying that they are producing far below the required capacity that is not enough to meet local consumption, hence the huge dependence of importation of petroleum product. He also said it is not true that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is the sole importer of fuel into the country.

“The NNPC has seized to be the sole importer of fuel into Nigeria after January 1, 2006 when the Petroleum Support Fund was introduced by the Federal government. Major and independent oil marketers import more products than NNPC currently,” he added.

He also spoke on the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) before the National Assembly, arguing that the roles of regulators or regulatory institutions in the oil and gas sector should be held sacrosanct.

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FG Introduces New Incentives To Revitalize Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Industry

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In a strategic move to revitalize Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has unveiled two key fiscal incentives aimed at attracting investment and enhancing energy security.

The announcement was made by Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy on Wednesday.

The first initiative, the Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order 2024, introduces critical exemptions for essential energy products and infrastructure, including Diesel, Feed Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Electric Vehicles, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure, and Clean Cooking Equipment.

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These exemptions are designed to reduce living costs for Nigerians, promote energy security, and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy alternatives.

The second initiative, the Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Oil & Gas Production, offers new tax relief options for deep offshore exploration projects.

This measure aims to position Nigeria’s deep offshore basin as a premier destination for international oil and gas investments, boosting the country’s appeal to foreign investors.

These reforms are part of a broader set of policy initiatives, known as Policy Directives 40-42, endorsed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The directives reflect the administration’s commitment to fostering sustainable development in the energy sector and enhancing Nigeria’s competitive edge in the global oil and gas market.

 

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Tinubu set to approve ExxonMobil-Seplat oil deal, expands CNG bus initiative

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By Yemie Adeoye

NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu has announced that the protracted ExxonMobil-Seplat upstream oil divestment will be formally approved by the Minister of petroleum within a matter of days, just as he announced his government’s intention to expand the Compress natural Gas, CNG buses initiative.

The President who stated this during his Independence day nationwide broadcast stated that the move is in line with his administration’s commitment to free enterprise, free entry and free exit in investments which is the hallmark of his administration investment policy.

“Fellow compatriots, our administration is committed to free enterprise, free entry, and free exit in investments while maintaining the sanctity and efficacy of our regulatory processes. This principle guides the divestment transactions in our upstream petroleum sector, where we are committed to changing the fortune positively. As such, the ExxonMobil Seplat divestment will receive ministerial approval in a matter of days, having been concluded by the regulator, NUPRC, in line with the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. This was done in the same manner as other qualified divestments approved in the sector.”

The President also seized the opportunity to plead with Nigerians to be patient with his administration’s reform policies. “As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel”.

“Our energy transition programme is on course. We are expanding the adoption of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas for mass transit with private sector players. The Federal Government is ready to assist the thirty-six States and FCT in acquiring CNG buses for cheaper public transportation.

Fellow Nigerians, while we are working to stabilise the economy and secure the country, we also seek to foster national unity and build social harmony and cohesion. Our economy can only thrive when there is peace”. he enthused.

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ExxonMobil To Invest $10bn In Nigeria’s Deep-Water Oil Operations

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As part of the administration’s push to improve Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed support for ExxonMobil’s plan to invest $10 billion in the country’s deep-water oil sector.

Speaking on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, during a meeting with ExxonMobil executives at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Shettima called the investment “a clear testament to the administration’s economic reforms and investor-friendly policies.”

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This announcement follows news that international maritime company DP World intends to develop a multibillion-dollar port project in Nigeria.

Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, shared the development in a statement on Wednesday. He quoted Shettima as saying: “ExxonMobil’s potential investment aligns with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for a more investment-friendly Nigeria.

We are committed to fostering an environment that supports such transformative projects.”Shettima also discussed the administration’s broader efforts to improve the ease of doing business, highlighting the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” which aims to simplify bureaucratic processes, enhance transparency, and offer fiscal incentives to attract global investors.

“Our administration has taken bold steps to unify the exchange rate, remove fuel subsidies, and implement tax reforms. These measures, though challenging in the short term, are intended to create a stable and predictable business environment in the long term,” he added.

On the oil and gas sector, Shettima mentioned that the government is revising the fiscal framework for deep-water operations to attract investment while ensuring fair returns for the Nigerian people.

 

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