The federal government says the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund has invested over N287 billion in various gas infrastructure projects with 16 companies across 62 projects as of October
Farouk Ahmed, NMDPRA’s chief executive, said this on Tuesday in Lagos at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition.
Mr Ahmed said the county’s PMS daily importation had dropped from 44.6 million litres in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres as of April 13.
According to him, collaborative efforts and efficient operations are critical for a sustainable energy future in Nigeria.
Mr Ekpo issued the directive on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting with stakeholders to address the skyrocketing price and its attendant hardship on Nigerians.
“We don’t haggle with NNPC. We are very happy with the price, the set price,” the statement said.
“This whole disparaging of Dangote is uncalled for.’’
Mr Lokpobiri emphasised the importance of cooperation and synergy among all stakeholders.
NMDPRA also drew attention to the quality of sulphur produced in the Dangote refinery that it did not meet the required West African standard.
The intervention on cooking gas followed the rise in the price of LPG per kg in recent months, from about N700 to above N900 in parts of the country.
