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NNPC Ltd, PSC Contractors Resolve Disputes, Renew PSC Leases

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4 years ago

August 13, 2022

Less than a month after the unveiling of NNPC Ltd by Mr. President, NNPC Ltd and its Production Sharing Contract (PSC) Contractors are pleased to announce the execution of fully termed agreements for the renegotiated PSCs.

During an event to mark the landmark achievement held today at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, the parties renewed their agreements in five Oil Mining Leases (OMLs 128,130,132, 133, and 138), a development that would not only unlock further investments in the upstream sector and boost investors’ confidence but would also unlock over $500bn in revenue for the country.

Group CEO, NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari, said renegotiations of the assets were in line with the provisions of section 311 of the PIA with other improvements to the PSCs aimed at driving performance in the PSC operations.

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Speaking further, Kyari said the negotiations were completed within the timeframe specified by PIA for all re-negotiated PSCs, stressing that “the “meaning of this is that there is now a great deal of clarity between NNPC Ltd and its partners in the deep water space.”

Kyari commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership in providing theNNPC Ltd and its Contractors the opportunity to achieve the milestone through thePIA, thereby offering more opportunities for boosting the nation’s crude oil production and revenue base.

In his remarks, Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Osagie Okunbor described the execution of OML 133 PSC contract as significant progress towards harnessing the deep-water resources of Nigeria.

Also speaking, the Chairman/Managing Director of Exxon Mobil Companies in Nigeria,Mr. Richard Laing noted that the renewal of the Usan and Erha leases validates his company’s commitment to maintaining a significant deepwater presence in Nigeria,through Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Deepwater) Limited.

On his part, Chairman/Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Mr. Rick Kennedy said Chevron is proud of its strong partnership with Nigeria and its various partners and remains also committed to supporting the country to develop its energy resources safely and reliably.

The recent negotiations will put to rest the protracted dispute between the NNPC Ltd and the Contractor Parties in Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 125, 128, 130, 132 and 133, as well as 138 PSCs). The PSCs and their leases, except OML 130, will run for another 20 years term under pre-PIA laws, while OML130 is to be renewed under PIA terms.

The PIA in Section 31m(2) stipulates that new PSC agreements under new Heads of Terms will be signed between NNPC Ltd as Concessionaire and her Contractor Parties within one year of signing the PIA into law, giving a deadline of 15th August 2022.

This provision paved the way for the resolution of lingering disputes which created investment uncertainty and stifled new investments in the nation’s deep offshore assets.

To achieve this, NNPC Ltd leveraged on the near-end term of the PSCs and the parties’ interest to renew the PSCs as a negotiation currency in bringing the contractors to work towards trading the past for the future.

These renewed PSCs would provide several benefits such as improved long-term relationships with contractors, elimination of contractual ambiguities, especially in relation to gas terms, and enable early contract renewal amongst others.

In a statement by Group General Manger public affairs Division NNPC Limited Garba Deen Muhammad said the signing ceremony was witnessed by the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva; Board Members of NNPC Ltd, led by the Chairman, Senator, Margerie Chuba Okadigbo; Chief Executive of NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe; Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mr. Faruk Ahmed and the Executive Chairman, Federal InlandRevenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Muhammad Namu.

NNPC Ltd, PSC Contractors Resolve Disputes, Renew PSC Leases

This provision paved the way for the resolution of lingering disputes which created investment uncertainty and stifled new investments in the nation’s deep offshore assets.

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Tinubu, Service Chiefs Brainstorm Over Deteriorating Security in North-East

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15 hours ago

March 12, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday convened a nearly two-hour security meeting with service chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, marking the first of such gathering since Tunji Disu assumed office as Inspector-General of Police.

The security chiefs, who arrived at the Villa without their usual official vehicles, making identification difficult, departed the premises at approximately 5:10pm after extensive deliberations with the President.

The service chiefs and the IG were identified by newsmen present at the Villa as they left the forecourt following the closed-door meeting.

The session comes amid heightened security concerns across the country, particularly the recent killings of military commanding officers in various theatres of operation.

In the past week alone, the military lost at least three commanding officers in charge of forward operating bases following a surge in attacks on security formations and personnel, especially in the North-East where Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province insurgents have intensified assaults on military positions.

Notable among recent incidents was the attack on Ngoshe in Borno State, which resulted in abductions, as well as separate assaults on Konduga, Marte, Jakana, and Mainok, all in Borno State.

The attacks prompted responses from both President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, who vowed to deploy overwhelming force to end the insurgency.

As of the time of filing this report, details of the discussions at the security meeting had not been disclosed to the media.

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Ex-Sokoto Governor Tambuwal Officially Joins ADC

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18 hours ago

March 12, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Senator Aminu Tambuwal, a former Governor of Sokoto State, has officially resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his departure to the party’s deepening internal crises. He has subsequently joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, formalized his resignation in a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to the PDP ward chairman in his Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward, Tambuwal Local Government Area. The contents of the letter were made public on Thursday.

In the correspondence, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives explained that the decision was the result of extensive deliberations with his political network. “After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my political associates and supporters, I have decided to resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect,” the letter stated.

He pointed to the party’s ongoing instability as the primary reason for his exit. “The persistent internal crises, leadership disagreements and growing divisions within the party have made it increasingly difficult for me to continue my membership,” Tambuwal wrote.

While severing ties with the PDP, Tambuwal acknowledged the platform the party provided for his political career. “I remain grateful to the party for the platform it provided me to serve Nigeria as Speaker of the House of Representatives and later as Governor of Sokoto State,” he noted.

Confirming his immediate switch to the ADC, Tambuwal said he is joined by his associates and supporters. He framed the move as a pursuit of a more principled and credible political vehicle. “My decision is guided by the conviction that Nigeria requires a stronger political platform built on integrity, accountability, inclusiveness and a clear commitment to national development,” he added.

Tambuwal’s political career has been marked by significant shifts. He served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 under the PDP before crossing over to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to successfully run for Governor of Sokoto State in 2015. In a dramatic move later that same year, he defected back to the PDP, under whose banner he won a second gubernatorial term in 2019.

Following the conclusion of his second term as governor in 2023, he was elected to the Senate. His latest defection to the ADC is poised to reshape the political landscape in Sokoto State, where he remains a highly influential figure.

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ADC Criticises Tinubu’s CNG Plan, Demands Price Cap

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2 days ago

March 11, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urgently called on the Federal Government to implement a temporary cap on petrol prices, warning that the recent surge in fuel costs is exacerbating the hardship faced by millions of Nigerian households.

In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, acknowledged that volatility in global oil markets—spurred by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East—is contributing to the price hikes. However, the ADC argued that external factors do not justify allowing fuel prices to rise unchecked in an economy still reeling from the removal of the fuel subsidy.

“For everyday Nigerians, petrol determines the price of food, transportation, and survival. When petrol rises, everything else rises with it,” Abdullahi stated. “This is why the African Democratic Congress urges the Federal Government to take urgent action to stabilize petrol prices.”

The party criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that the current APC-led government must take responsibility for shielding citizens from the harshest effects of the increases. The ADC further called for the introduction of targeted palliatives specifically designed to support low-income Nigerians who are most vulnerable to the rising cost of transportation and goods.

Beyond the immediate call for a price cap, the ADC questioned the feasibility of the government’s long-term energy strategy, specifically targeting the recently announced plan to distribute 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits.

The party noted that with over 11 million vehicles registered in Nigeria, the proposed 100,000 kits would cover less than one percent of the nation’s vehicle fleet. Furthermore, the ADC raised concerns about the limited availability of CNG refuelling stations across the country, questioning whether the policy would have any tangible impact on the average Nigerian.

“A policy that touches only a fraction of vehicles cannot meaningfully address a national fuel crisis,” Abdullahi said. “If Nigerians cannot easily find where to refuel, then the policy risks becoming an announcement without real impact.”

The ADC urged the Federal Government to pursue a more comprehensive and credible energy strategy that reflects Nigeria’s status as an oil-producing nation.

“Nigeria is an oil-producing country, and it should not be a place where the cost of petrol repeatedly pushes millions of citizens deeper into hardship,” the statement concluded. “At a time of rising global uncertainty, protecting the welfare of citizens must remain the first duty of any government that knows what they are doing.”