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Subsidy payment: Major challenge for oil marketers in 2014 – NIPCO

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Managing Director, Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company Plc (NIPCO), Venkataraman Venkatapathy, says the delay in subsidy payment on imported petrol was the marketer’s biggest challenge in 2014.
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The NIPCO boss assessment of their operations in 2014 was contained in a statement by issued by Taofik Lawal, Head, Corporate Affairs of the company and made available to newsmen in Lagos.

The statement said Venkatapathy made the assertion while speaking on the sidelines of the company’s recent 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja.
“The outstanding payment with regards to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) importations by the marketers is seriously eroding the operating results of the companies in the sector,” it said.
The statement also quoted Venkatapathy as saying that the petroleum industry, the mainstay of the nation’s economy, had been marred over the years by a plethora of challenges.
According to the statement, there are also concerns about the effects of shale oil on the crude oil prices, which also have its negative effects on the value of the naira.
It noted that in spite of the challenges, the company was able to develop a transformation agenda to ensure that organisation remained committed to meeting the needs of its stakeholders.
“Our services are second to none as we continue to store petroleum products in an environment that is friendly, safe and dignifying in line with our corporate vision,” it added.
The statement said that it had created new processes for operational efficiency, optimum capacity utilisation and enhanced sales even as new business lines and processes were developed.
It said that NIPCO’s passion for safety continued to pay off and earned her scores of recognitions.
The statement also noted that the most recent of the awards was the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) best Health Safety Environment (HSE) compliant terminal award for the fourth consecutive year.
The NIPCO executive officer, the statement said, asserted that 2015 would bring its own challenges but that they should remain focused on the vision and work to make the best out of it.
“We will continue to lay emphasis on what we can control, providing our customers with the best in the market, managing our costs, strengthening our brand and doing our part to move the economy forward,” it said.
It quoted Venkatapathy as saying that the company’s operations would continue to be in tandem with international best practices.
It appreciated the company’s shareholders for their support and great aim and work in the quest to take the organisation to greater heights.

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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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