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  Skip to co SEE TEN COMPLETED REFINERIES IN NIGERIA AND THEIR PRODUCTION CAPACITY Commercial crude oil production started in Nigeria in 1956 but local crude oil refining did not start until 1965 when the first crude oil refinery was commissioned. The first set of refineries in Nigeria were government-owned. However, since 2013, the federal government has been providing private sector players with licenses to build and own petroleum refineries. The administration of President Buhari introduced the modular refinery initiative to ramp up the nation’s refining capacity and meet local demand. Below is a list of the completed refineries in Nigeria and their capacity Edo Refinery and Petro Chemical Company – This project is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIPCC Energy. It operates in two phases with capacities of 1,000 BPSD and 5,000 BPSD and has been commissioned and is fully operational. Work on Phase 2, which will have a capacity of 12,000 BPD, has already begun, with full operations expecte

  LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY: OSUN STATE ATTORNEY-GENERAL, BARR. WOLE JIMI-BADA, LEADS TEAM TO SUPREME COURT The Attorney General of Osun State, Barr Oluwole Jimi-Bada,  yesterday led  Osun State Legal Team to the Supreme Court as the Apex Court heard the high-profile Local Government Autonomy case filed by the Federal Government against all States of the Federation. Osun State Legal Team which includes the Special Adviser to the Governor on Legal Matters, Barr Nurudeen Kareem, Barr Jide Obisakin and Barr John Opaluwa, has filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection challenging the competence of the suit and jurisdiction of the Court as the Federal Government fails to join necessary parties affected by the reliefs sought in the case. During hearing yesterday, Barr Jimi-Bada raised the fundamental issue of fair hearing as the Originating Summons filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, on behalf of the Federal Government was not served on Osun State. The Learned A

  Honoring the spirit of June 12: Jimi-Bada Celebrates Nigeria and Nigerians on Democracy Day Dear Fellow Nigerians, As we gather to commemorate Democracy Day on June 12, Barrister Oluwole Jimi-Bada extend his warmest congratulations to each and every one. This significant day in our national calendar symbolizes our collective commitment to the principles of freedom, justice, democratic governance, and the enduring spirit of the Nigerian people. Democracy Day, a shift from the usual May 29, is now observed on June 12, a date etched deeply in our history. It commemorates the historic events of 1993, when millions of Nigerians cast their votes in what was deemed one of the freest and fairest elections in our country's history. Though the results were annulled, the spirit of June 12 remains a powerful reminder of our enduring legacy and quest for a government that truly represents the will of the people. A powerful testament to our collective aspiration for true democratic governance.

  Embracing Understanding and Forgiveness: A Reflection on the Ágbálá Gabriel and Muyideen Incident As Evangelist Afọlábí Adéwálé, I am addressing the current matter concerning Àgbàlá Gabriel and Muyideen. It's imperative to approach this situation with understanding and restraint, recognizing that no individual is devoid of fault or entirely faithful. This principle resonates even in the teachings of Jesus, who acknowledged that the epitome of purity and faithfulness lies solely with God Almighty. Therefore, rather than resorting to condemnation or abuse, let us strive for a perspective rooted in humility and forgiveness.