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Nigerian Authorities Unveil Streamlined Petrol Import Regulations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has introduced new regulations to simplify the process of obtaining petrol import licenses by consolidating various operational guidelines into a single document. The new 2024 Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations revoke previous rules managed by the now-defunct Department of Petroleum Resources and aim to streamline the regulatory process in the petroleum industry.
During a stakeholder engagement in Abuja, NMDPRA Managing Director Farouk Ahmed highlighted the importance of stakeholder consultation before finalizing regulations, as mandated by the Petroleum Industry Act.
The new regulations will consolidate 12 existing guidelines, addressing inconsistencies and enhancing compliance. They will also outline the fees for industry activities and detail penalties for regulatory violations, making it easier for stakeholders to navigate and understand the rules governing the midstream and downstream sectors.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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