‘Illegal’ refineries in Niger Delta could be our future Chevrons and Shells

Yes, a lot of these so-called illegal refineries pollute the environment. But, that is where government should bring in the regulation. I’m talking about a legalization for regulation and taxation scheme. That way, the government makes sure the refineries supply the market with good quality fuels using processes that severly minimize polution. For its troubles,…… Continue reading ‘Illegal’ refineries in Niger Delta could be our future Chevrons and Shells

Time to legalise illegal mini petrol refineries in the South East and South South

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has come out to say that at the moment, importing petrol, is cheaper than producing the product in the country’s refineries. Not only that, he also said that even if Nigeria’s 4 official refineries were working at 100% capacity, they would only be able to supply…… Continue reading Time to legalise illegal mini petrol refineries in the South East and South South