NNPC Records Major Breakthrough With Successful River Niger Crossing On OB3 Gas Pipeline

The NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has successfully completed the River Niger Crossing of the 130-kilometre Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, marking a major milestone in the expansion of Nigeria’s national gas transmission network.

The successful crossing unlocks the full potential of the OB3 Pipeline, a strategic infrastructure designed to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day, significantly strengthening energy availability, enhancing supply reliability, and accelerating national economic development.

Executed approximately two kilometres beneath the River Niger riverbed, the technically complex crossing was delivered by the NNPC project team working with PCE Nig. Limited, using advanced horizontal directional drilling (HDD) technology.

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Commending the achievement, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, described the milestone as a testament to disciplined execution and technical excellence.

According to him, “The completion of the OB3 River Niger Crossing is a defining milestone for Nigeria’s gas infrastructure and a clear demonstration of what disciplined execution and sustained commitment to excellence can deliver. By successfully traversing one of the most technically challenging sections of the project, we have unlocked a critical link that will enhance gas supply reliability, deepen domestic utilisation, and support power generation and industrial growth across the country.”

Engr. Ojulari noted that the achievement builds on NNPC Limited’s growing engineering and execution capability, drawing from the successful AKK River Niger Crossing in June 2025, to deliver an even more complex crossing in the Niger Delta environment.

“This achievement is not incidental. It is the result of deliberately leveraging and upscaling our AKK engineering and execution excellence through rigorous project governance, innovative engineering solutions, adaptive problem-solving, and the unwavering commitment of our teams and PCE Nig. Limited.

The OB3 Pipeline is central to our ambition of building an integrated and resilient gas network that underpins Nigeria’s energy security and economic development. I commend everyone involved for their doggedness and for staying the course to deliver this strategic national asset.”

The GCEO further acknowledged the critical support of key stakeholders, stating: “We sincerely appreciate the continued support of the Federal Government under the leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose Gas-to-Prosperity agenda and commitment to a conducive business environment have been instrumental in making this achievement possible.

NNPC Limited could also not have achieved this feat without the trust and guidance of its Board of Directors, under the leadership of our Chairman, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida.”

Reaffirming NNPC Limited’s national mandate, Engr. Ojulari added:
“At NNPC Limited, we remain fully committed to translating Nigeria’s oil and gas resources into a better standard of living for all citizens.

We will continue to collaborate with our partners to deliver projects that expand energy availability, stimulate industrialisation, and improve the overall wellbeing of Nigerians.”

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He expressed his sincere appreciation to the host community for its consistent support towards the project; the management and staff of NGIC for their doggedness in achieving the milestone; and PCE Nig. Limited for its professionalism, noting that the contractor’s innovative approach and disciplined workforce were pivotal to the project’s success.

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The GCEO further highlighted the strategic significance of the milestone against the backdrop of the Federal Government’s oil and gas production growth targets of 3 million barrels of crude oil per day and 12 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day by 2030. The successful River Niger Crossing ensures that Nigeria’s gas-producing regions are now physically interconnected with the rest of the country.

The OB3 Pipeline, with a capacity of 2 billion standard cubic feet per day, serves as a backbone gas infrastructure linking the Eastern gas network to the Western network and extending connectivity to the Northern corridor through the AKK Pipeline.

In the near term, the successful crossing is expected to unlock over 500 million standard cubic feet of incremental gas supply for the domestic market, supporting power generation, industrial growth, and gas supply to the West African market.

FG Declares Friday, 1st May As Public Holiday To Mark 2026 Worker’s Day Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 1st May 2026, a public holiday to celebrate this year’s International Workers Day.

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated workers across the country on this year’s celebration.

The Minister commended Nigerian workers for their hard work and dedication to national development. He noted that their efforts are essential for the nation’s growth and prosperity.

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He encouraged workers to embrace patriotism, productivity, and dedication to their duties. These qualities are crucial for sustainable development.

The Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to supporting the welfare and security of all workers and creating a favorable environment for economic growth.

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While wishing workers a happy celebration, the Minister urged all Nigerians to remain peaceful and law-abiding. He encouraged everyone to use this occasion to reflect on the importance of unity and hard work in building the nation.

E-Signed
Dr. Magdalene Ajani
Permanent Secretary
29th April 2026

EFCC Not Only Fights Fraudsters, It Also Commends Upright Nigerians, Says Olukoyede

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that the Commission places a premium on commending upright Nigerians for upholding anti-corruption values as well as holding fraudulent ones accountable for their criminal engagements.

He made this disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 while making a speech at the Business Grant Award Ceremony convened by the Jerry Eze Foundation. The EFCC boss narrated how the Commission investigated Pastor Jerry Eze , Founder of Streams of Joy International for money laundering for six months and found out that he was not involved in any form of financial crime. “ I want to let Nigerians know that EFCC is not just about investigating and prosecuting fraudsters, it is also appreciating and commending Nigerians who are not involved in any form of economic and financial crimes.

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I commended Pastor Jerry Eze when our investigations showed that he was not involved in money laundering”, he said.

He warned religious leaders against corrupt practices, stressing that integrity should be the watchword of adherents of every religion.

On the 240 small-scale business owners that the Jerry Eze Foundation supported with a grant of $3000 each, the anti graft leader pointed out that such a gesture was a good way of making statement about impact and nation building, stressing that Nigerians should always strive to make such a statement by impacting lives around them.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for allowing the EFCC to release N100billion from its Recovery Account to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation as seed capital for their take-off.

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“Now, we are working on a Cyber Crime Research Centre to empower our youth in the area of information technologies for the optimization of their talents. We believe that our youths can deploy their talents to socially-beneficial purpose”, he said.