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NNPC Maps Out Gas-Driven Transformation For Nigeria’s Industries
Mr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd., announced plans to leverage Nigeria’s extensive gas resources to transform the country’s power and industrial domains.
This revelation took place at the NNPC Towers in Abuja during the signing of a Shareholders Agreement (SHA) between NNPC Ltd., UTM Offshore (a local company), and the Delta State GovernmentGovernment on Tuesday.
The agreement focuses on establishing Nigeria’s inaugural Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.
Kyari said “In the next 2-3 years, we will use gas to bring about a revolution in our country. The outcomes will be clear on the table; there will be prosperity, and value will be created. Not just creating gas for export but progressing on all our initiatives of bringing gas into the domestic market.
“Our backbone infrastructures are almost ready to ensure we achieve that. Once that happens, we will see the immediate impact on the power sector, gas-based industries and several other collateral value that this will create.”
Kyari emphasized the urgency of the FLNG project, highlighting Nigeria’s substantial but underused gas resources.
He underscored the nation’s shift toward monetizing these resources for both national and global benefit.
Kyari further noted the alignment of the FLNG Project with the Federal Government’s Decade of Gas Initiative and the President’s objective to establish a gas hub, aiming for enhanced value and Nigeria’s rightful prosperity.
Expressing NNPC Ltd.’s dedication to the initiative, Kyari highlighted the unique position of the FLNG project, being the first of its kind where the company is actively involved with a vested equity interest.
He said “More than this, there are several Floating LNGs that we are promoting, including fixed LNG projects. We are happy to collaborate with the Delta State Government. We will take practical steps to get it done. We are committed to delivering this project in time, on schedule and in the best possible cost,”
Earlier, Mr. Julius Rone, the Group Managing Director of UTM Offshore Limited, hailed the execution of the SHA as a significant stride in realizing Nigeria’s inaugural indigenous FLNG project.
He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his dedication to developing the nation’s gas resources, notably showcased during the COP28 Conference in Dubai.
At the conference, President Tinubu pledged to eliminate gas flaring entirely and utilize Nigeria’s gas as a transition fuel, aligning with global efforts for cleaner energy and reducing methane emissions in oil and gas operations.
Rone also praised the GCEO of NNPC Ltd for his leadership and commitment in ensuring the development of Nigeria’s gas resources in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) of 2021.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State highlighted the state’s significant stake in Nigeria’s gas reserves, amounting to 40%.
He explained that the decision to hold an 8% equity in the FLNG project stemmed from their firm belief in its pivotal role in the national economy.
In addition to generating over 300,000 metric tonnes of LPG (cooking gas) specifically for the domestic market, the Governor emphasized the project’s wider benefits.
He noted that the FLNG initiative would aid in curbing environmental risks in the Niger Delta by reducing gas flaring.
Moreover, it is expected to create numerous job opportunities and facilitate the transition from kerosene and firewood to cleaner energy sources. This shift, in turn, would enhance the health and overall well-being of the populace.
The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, stressed that the FLNG initiative would play a pivotal role in monetizing Nigeria’s gas resources, thereby bolstering the economy and achieving energy security.
Additionally, Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, the Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, commended the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging gas as a catalyst for rapid economic growth.
He highlighted this commitment through initiatives like the Decade of Gas aimed at fostering a robust gas economy.
As for the FLNG facility, it is anticipated to yield between 1.81 to 2.72 metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) of gas.
The project’s equity structure involves NNPC Ltd., UTM Offshore, and the Delta State Government, holding stakes of 20%, 72%, and 8% respectively.
Oil marketers have warned that Nigerians may soon pay as much as ₦1,500 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, as global oil prices surge following the escalating conflict involving Iran in the Middle East.
The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, issued the warning on Tuesday while speaking on a television programme on the impact of the global crisis on fuel prices.
According to him, the current volatility in the international oil market has already pushed petrol prices above ₦1,000 per litre at the depot level, with the ex-depot price from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery now standing at about ₦1,175 per litre.
He explained that once logistics, transportation, and other operational costs are added, the final pump price could rise significantly, possibly reaching ₦1,500 per litre in the near future.
Despite concerns about the rising cost of fuel, Gillis-Harry noted that steady availability of petroleum products from the Dangote Refinery remains a major relief for Nigeria, stressing that consistent supply is better than a nationwide fuel scarcity.
He added that the refinery’s production capacity is helping to stabilize supply across the country at a time when global markets remain highly unstable.
The latest price adjustment by the Dangote Refinery marks the fourth review within two weeks. Petrol prices increased from ₦995 per litre to ₦1,175 per litre, while diesel rose from ₦1,430 to about ₦1,620 per litre.
The development comes amid a sharp spike in international crude oil prices triggered by fears of supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Brent crude recently climbed above $102 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose to around $101 per barrel.
Industry analysts say the rising oil prices are already having a ripple effect on Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, forcing depot operators and fuel marketers to adjust their prices in response to the global market trend.
Meanwhile, the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stated that although Nigeria introduced a crude-for-naira arrangement to support local refineries, the facility still purchases crude oil at international market prices, leaving it exposed to global price fluctuations.
The United Nations has raised the alarm over a dramatic surge in attacks on schools worldwide, reporting a 166% increase between 2021 and 2024.
The rise highlights the escalating dangers faced by children in conflict zones.
United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada Al-Nashif, revealed the figures during the annual meeting of the UN Human Rights Council on the rights of the child on Monday.
The session, themed “Mainstreaming the Rights of Children in Armed Conflict: Prevention and Protection,” focused on protecting children amid global conflicts.
Al-Nashif noted that the attacks were particularly concentrated in Sudan, Ukraine, the Gaza Strip, Myanmar, and Ethiopia, where children remain among the most vulnerable victims.
“In 2024, armed conflict directly affected nearly one in six children globally—about 470 million children,” she said. “Years of lost education, trauma, and lasting mental scars shape societies for generations. Long after the fighting subsides, children continue to face deadly risks.”
She highlighted Gaza as having the world’s highest number of child amputees per capita, warning that the impact of war goes far beyond immediate violence.
In Lebanon, government figures show that more than 450,000 people were displaced in less than a week, with at least 394 fatalities, including 83 children, during the 2024 conflict with Israel.
Al-Nashif also stressed the disproportionate risks for displaced children, who are more likely to die from disease linked to unsafe water and sanitation than from direct violence.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a 2025 cholera outbreak killed 340 children, underscoring the long-term consequences of conflict.
She called on states to uphold their international obligations to protect children, insisting that protecting children is “both a legal obligation and a humanitarian moral imperative.”
Also speaking at the council, Vanessa Frazier, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, warned that violence against children continued at extreme levels in 2025.
She urged mainstreaming child protection across peace, security, humanitarian, human rights, and development efforts, emphasizing that children should actively participate in shaping policies designed to safeguard them.
Frazier highlighted her office’s global campaign, “Prove It Matters,” aimed at amplifying children’s voices in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
The UN report underscores the urgent need for coordinated international action to protect children and ensure their safety in conflict zones worldwide.
Portugal officially inaugurated its new president, Antonio Jose Seguro, on Monday, pledging to bring stability to a nation shaken by political uncertainty and natural disasters.
Seguro, the centre-left candidate, won last month’s presidential run-off against far-right rival Andre Ventura, following weeks of catastrophic storms that killed at least seven people and caused approximately €4 billion ($4.6 billion) in damage.
Speaking at his swearing-in ceremony in Lisbon’s parliament, Seguro emphasized cooperation with the minority right-wing government and vowed to end the country’s “electoral frenzy.”
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“I will do everything I can to put an end to this electoral frenzy,” he said, pointing to the inability of previous governments to complete their terms.
Amid global crises, including conflicts in the Middle East and a more isolationist US approach under President Donald Trump, Seguro stressed the importance of multilateralism.
“The force of law has been replaced by the power of the strongest,” he remarked.
Seguro succeeds Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a conservative who leaves office at 77 after serving two five-year terms.
While the Portuguese presidency is largely ceremonial, Seguro’s leadership signals a commitment to political stability and international engagement.
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