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Minister of State for Petroleum Resources

October 26, 2022

FG promises to make energy affordable for Nigerians

“When energy is affordable, we would have been able to meet some of the Sustainable Development Goals.”

Chief Timipre Sylva
August 8, 2022

Sylva declares oil theft ‘national emergency’; says 400,000 barrels stolen daily

Mr Sylva said the massive crude theft was affecting Nigeria’s capacity to meet OPEC daily quota.

Chief Timipre Sylva
August 7, 2022

Experts seek manufacturing boost as Sylva says high crude prices bad for Nigeria 

The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) published its macroeconomic outlook this week.

August 1, 2022

We’re not aware of fuel price hike; subsidy still being paid: Buhari regime 

“If there are increases in price, it is not from the government,” Mr Sylva asserted.

Chief Timipre Sylva
August 24, 2021

Modular refineries ‘ready very soon’: FG

Timipre Sylva says the modular refineries under construction will soon be ready, noting that local crude oil production in the country is on course.

Chief Timipre Sylva
August 5, 2021

FG to buy 20% of Dangote Refinery’s shares for $2.76 billion

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the acquisition of 20 per cent minority stakes ($2

Dangote and Buhari
June 8, 2021

Akpabio, Sylva not fighting over NDDC board: Aide

The official noted that Mr Sylva would continue to work toward building harmony amongst Niger Delta leaders.

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva
May 19, 2021

Gas-powered vehicles: FG to give loans to downstream operators

“That process is ongoing; we have already launched the policy.”

March 24, 2021

Petrol price remains N162, deregulation talks with NLC ongoing: FG

“Definitely, there is no fuel (price) increment. I’ve announced that. The price remains N162 per litre.”

President Muhammadu Buhari (Credit: Twitter)
March 5, 2021

OPEC praises Nigeria for oil production cut

“The meeting extends special thanks to Nigeria for achieving full conformity in January 2021.”

Chief Timipre Sylva