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Philip is a business reporter with THE WHISTLER. He covers development in the financial sector , real estate, aviation, Humanitarian Affairs Ministry, Science and Technology, Environment and Communications.

As a reporter Philip believes in impacting businesses with relevant business stories that would reshape their activities positively.

Economy

Oil Theft Crashes To 16-Year Low As NUPRC Reforms Save Nigeria Trillions

Philip UKPE Jul 21, 2025 0

Nigeria's oil and gas sector has recorded its lowest crude oil losses in 16 years, following sweeping reforms implemented by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). A 28-year analysis of crude oil losses shows a dramatic turnaround, with theft-related losses plummeting to just 11,100 barrels per day (kbpd), representing a…

Nigeria’s Rig Count Hits 46 As NUPRC Vows To Drive More Investment

Philip UKPE Jul 9, 2025 0

Nigeria's oil rig counts have risen to 46 from eight which it was in 2021, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The rigs have also risen by eight, from the 38 recorded in January to 46 in July,…

Economy

FG Slams IMF, Says Economic Reports On Nigeria In Conflict With Realities

Philip UKPE Jul 8, 2025 0

… It's Too Early To Judge Tinubu’s Economic Reforms—Presidency The Presidency has slammed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over what it described as a confusing report on the economic reforms of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…

Economy

Mbah Unveils Enugu Air As FG Concessions Airport To Investors

Philip UKPE Jul 7, 2025 0

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has unveiled the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, as the federal government confirms the concession of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu to private investors. The state-owned airline was unveiled…

Economy

Economic Activities Strengthen In June As Agric Sector Leads

Philip UKPE Jul 7, 2025 0

Nigeria's manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) showed that the country's economic activities expanded in June, marking six consecutive growth. The PMI, which is an economic indicator that measures the overall health of the…

Economy

JUST IN: IMF Seeks More Reforms To Tackle Inflation, Poverty

Philip UKPE Jul 7, 2025 0

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for deeper reforms to unleash Nigeria's economic potentials. The IMF made the call on Monday in its country focus article titled, 'How Nigeria Can Unleash its Economic Potential.' The…

Company

FG Fines Multichoice N766m For Data Protection Act Violation

Philip UKPE Jul 6, 2025 0

…Accuses Multichoice Of Transferring Customers Data To Other Countries The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Multuchoice N766.2m over alleged data theft of its subscribers and their friends. NDPC announced the fine…

Economy

Labour Unions, Others Almost Sabotaged New Tax Law— Oyedele

Philip UKPE Jul 6, 2025 0

The Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele has claimed that labour unions and tax experts nearly sabotaged the newly signed Tax Reform Bills. The tax expert shared this on his social media…

Nigeria

Presidency Hails Komolafe-Led NUPRC For Generating N20tn In Three Years

Philip UKPE Jul 6, 2025 0

…Says 'Renewed Hope Agenda' Working The presidency has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its outstanding performance, following the agency’s disclosure that it generated a record N20.4tn in…

Oil & Gas

Oil Reforms Pay Off As NUPRC Revenue Hits N12.2tn In 2024

Philip UKPE Jul 5, 2025 0

Nigeria's oil and gas reforms are yielding benefits for the country as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has generated a record revenue of N12.2tn in 2024. This is the highest revenue posted by the regulator…

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