“Nigeria used to be a dumping ground”: FG bans importation of oil pipelines

Nigeria Bans Import of Oil Pipelines, Urges Patronage of Local Manufacturers

LAGOS, Nigeria – In a bold move to foster local industries and reduce dependence on imports, the Nigerian government has announced a ban on the importation of oil pipelines, particularly from China. The decision, made by the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, was delivered during the launch of Monarch Alloys 33LPE and concrete weight coating facility in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The ban follows growing …

Nigerian Govt Bans Pipeline Imports to Boost Local Manufacturing

By Emmanuel Nduka  The Nigerian Government has officially banned the importation of oil pipelines into Nigeria, in part of efforts to strengthen local manufacturing and support domestic industries. Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, announced the ban on Thursday during the inauguration of Monarch Alloys’ 33LPE and concrete weight coating facility in Ikorodu, Lagos. He emphasized that the move aims to protect local pipelin…

“Nigeria used to be a dumping ground”: FG bans importation of oil pipelines

The Federal Government declared that the importation of oil pipelines into Nigeria is prohibited, according to Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of Petroleum Resources.

FG Halts Importation of Oil Pipelines - Economic Confidential

The Federal Government has announced a ban on the importation of oil pipelines into Nigeria. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil),