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FG approves 37 new crude evacuation routes to curb oil theft
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The Federal Government has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes across Nigeria to tackle oil theft and improve transparency in the movement of crude to export terminals.
Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe disclosed this at the 24th Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja.
Komolafe explained that the move was part of reforms targeted at strengthening energy security, boosting government revenue, and restoring investor confidence in the upstream sector.
He noted that new evacuation channels were approved in collaboration with security agencies to curb persistent sabotage of existing pipelines and crude transport infrastructure.
According to the NUPRC boss, Nigeria has, for years, suffered massive losses from illegal tapping and vandalism of pipelines, which has severely affected production figures and export earnings. With the new routes and tighter monitoring, he said the Commission is optimistic about cutting down these losses.
In addition to physical infrastructure, Komolafe said the Commission is enforcing the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) to ensure local refineries have steady access to feedstock.
This, he explained, is part of a long-term strategy to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products and promote economic resilience.
The NUPRC boss also revealed that the regulator is cracking down on companies that fail to comply with Nigeria’s gas flare-out commitments under the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP). He said some defaulting producers have already been sanctioned for refusing to execute agreements.
On the regulatory side, Komolafe said the Commission had made progress in digitising its operations to improve efficiency, fast-track approvals, and provide real-time visibility for investors and partners.
Komolafe further announced that Nigeria has officially declared March 18 as Upstream Decarbonisation Day, a national observance to review progress on emissions reduction and promote climate-aligned growth in the oil and gas sector.
He added that the country has established a carbon tracking and monetisation framework that allows emissions reductions to become revenue-generating assets through the creation of carbon credits and a supporting ecosystem of technical and financial services.
“Protection of assets is also paramount. With 37 new evacuation routes approved and working closely with security agencies, we are curbing theft and boosting accountability.
“We are scaling up Nigeria’s production through reawakening of dormant fields, acceleration of approvals, enhancement of upstream efficiencies.
“Our HostComply platform has brought transparency, real and measurable benefits to oil-producing communities, fostering peace and social license to operate.
“We are enabling emissions reductions to become revenue streams through a new ecosystem of carbon services including monitoring, consulting, tech deployment, while maintaining high environmental and asset integrity.
“Nigeria is not on the sidelines of the energy future; we are shaping it,” Komolafe said.
By Francesca Hangeior, Abuja
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, has called on judges across the country to adopt proactive case management strategies to tackle delays in the administration of justice and strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
Speaking at the opening of the National Workshop on Case Management for Judges of the Superior Courts of Record, organised by the National Judicial Institute in Abuja on Monday, the CJN said the effectiveness of the judiciary is measured not only by the quality of its judgments but also by the speed and efficiency with which cases are concluded.
She stressed that prolonged litigation, repeated adjournments, procedural abuse and poor scheduling practices continue to undermine access to justice, increase the cost of litigation and weaken public trust in the courts.
“To the ordinary litigant, justice delayed often translates into justice denied,” she said, adding that delays also create uncertainty for businesses and investors while eroding confidence in the rule of law.
Justice Kekere-Ekun noted that effective case management has become a defining indicator of judicial performance worldwide, urging judges to exercise greater control over proceedings, enforce timelines and make effective use of pre-trial procedures to reduce case backlogs.
The Chief Justice also encouraged judicial officers to embrace technology, including electronic filing, virtual hearings, digital case-tracking systems and automated scheduling tools, describing them as essential instruments for improving efficiency while maintaining fairness and due process.
Drawing lessons from jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Singapore and South Africa, she said active judicial leadership and structured case management have significantly improved court efficiency and reduced delays.
She acknowledged that increasing commercial activities, constitutional litigation and rising public expectations have placed greater demands on Nigeria’s judicial system, making continuous reforms and procedural discipline imperative.
The workshop, she explained, is designed to equip judges with practical strategies on docket control, electronic case management, scheduling practices, judgment delivery timelines and other measures aimed at enhancing justice delivery.
Justice Kekere-Ekun urged participants to reflect on existing practices, identify procedural bottlenecks and embrace reforms that promote efficiency without compromising fairness.
She expressed confidence that the workshop would provide practical solutions for reducing delays, improving judicial productivity and building a judiciary that is efficient, technologically responsive and worthy of public trust.
The Chief Justice thereafter declared the workshop open and wished participants fruitful deliberations.
Earlier, The National Judicial Institute (NJI) Justice Babatunde Adejumu in his welcome address called on judges of the Superior Courts of Record to adopt proactive case management practices as a key strategy for improving judicial efficiency and ensuring timely justice delivery across Nigeria.
According to Justice Adejumo, effective case management is essential to reducing case backlogs, eliminating administrative bottlenecks, and preventing unnecessary delays in court proceedings.
The NJI administrator explained that modern case management requires judges to move beyond their traditional adjudicative role by actively supervising cases from filing to conclusion.
He explained that this approach enhances access to justice, promotes fairness, and strengthens public confidence in the judicial system.
While emphasising that judicial education and leadership training remains a critical tools for equipping judges with contemporary case management skills, he added that the workshop provides an important platform for participants to exchange ideas, share best practices, and develop practical solutions to challenges affecting court administration.
The NJI Administrator encouraged participants to engage actively in the sessions and contribute meaningfully to discussions that would improve the administration of justice in their respective courts.
Justice Adejumo also commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the NJI Board of Governors, Hon. Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, FNJI, for her steadfast commitment to judicial capacity building.
He further acknowledged the contributions of the Chairman of the NJI Education Committee, Hon. Justice John Inyang Okoro, CFR, JSC, Heads of Courts, facilitators, and session managers for their continued support in advancing judicial excellence.
The workshop is expected to strengthen the capacity of judges to manage cases more efficiently, ultimately contributing to a faster, more responsive, and more effective justice system in Nigeria.
By Francesca Hangeior, Abuja.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, has called on judges across the country to adopt proactive case management strategies to tackle delays in the administration of justice and strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
Speaking at the opening of the National Workshop on Case Management for Judges of the Superior Courts of Record, organised by the National Judicial Institute in Abuja on Monday, the CJN said the effectiveness of the judiciary is measured not only by the quality of its judgments but also by the speed and efficiency with which cases are concluded.
She stressed that prolonged litigation, repeated adjournments, procedural abuse and poor scheduling practices continue to undermine access to justice, increase the cost of litigation and weaken public trust in the courts.
“To the ordinary litigant, justice delayed often translates into justice denied,” she said, adding that delays also create uncertainty for businesses and investors while eroding confidence in the rule of law.
Justice Kekere-Ekun noted that effective case management has become a defining indicator of judicial performance worldwide, urging judges to exercise greater control over proceedings, enforce timelines and make effective use of pre-trial procedures to reduce case backlogs.
The Chief Justice also encouraged judicial officers to embrace technology, including electronic filing, virtual hearings, digital case-tracking systems and automated scheduling tools, describing them as essential instruments for improving efficiency while maintaining fairness and due process.
Drawing lessons from jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Singapore and South Africa, she said active judicial leadership and structured case management have significantly improved court efficiency and reduced delays.
She acknowledged that increasing commercial activities, constitutional litigation and rising public expectations have placed greater demands on Nigeria’s judicial system, making continuous reforms and procedural discipline imperative.
The workshop, she explained, is designed to equip judges with practical strategies on docket control, electronic case management, scheduling practices, judgment delivery timelines and other measures aimed at enhancing justice delivery.
Justice Kekere-Ekun urged participants to reflect on existing practices, identify procedural bottlenecks and embrace reforms that promote efficiency without compromising fairness.
She expressed confidence that the workshop would provide practical solutions for reducing delays, improving judicial productivity and building a judiciary that is efficient, technologically responsive and worthy of public trust.
The Chief Justice thereafter declared the workshop open and wished participants fruitful deliberations.
Earlier, The National Judicial Institute (NJI) Justice Babatunde Adejumu in his welcome address called on judges of the Superior Courts of Record to adopt proactive case management practices as a key strategy for improving judicial efficiency and ensuring timely justice delivery across Nigeria.
According to Justice Adejumo, effective case management is essential to reducing case backlogs, eliminating administrative bottlenecks, and preventing unnecessary delays in court proceedings.
The NJI administrator explained that modern case management requires judges to move beyond their traditional adjudicative role by actively supervising cases from filing to conclusion.
He explained that this approach enhances access to justice, promotes fairness, and strengthens public confidence in the judicial system.
While emphasising that judicial education and leadership training remains a critical tools for equipping judges with contemporary case management skills, he added that the workshop provides an important platform for participants to exchange ideas, share best practices, and develop practical solutions to challenges affecting court administration.
The NJI Administrator encouraged participants to engage actively in the sessions and contribute meaningfully to discussions that would improve the administration of justice in their respective courts.
Justice Adejumo also commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the NJI Board of Governors, Hon. Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, GCON, FNJI, for her steadfast commitment to judicial capacity building.
He further acknowledged the contributions of the Chairman of the NJI Education Committee, Hon. Justice John Inyang Okoro, CFR, JSC, Heads of Courts, facilitators, and session managers for their continued support in advancing judicial excellence.
The workshop is expected to strengthen the capacity of judges to manage cases more efficiently, ultimately contributing to a faster, more responsive, and more effective justice system in Nigeria.
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