Nigeria: NNPC Warns Public Against Fraudsters Posing As Company Representatives
- On June 9, 2025, NNPC Limited alerted both domestic and international investors about individuals impersonating the company to defraud people in Nigeria.
- This warning followed President Bola Tinubu’s April 2, 2025 appointment of a new 11-member NNPC board amid reports of scammers soliciting fees for fake meetings.
- Fraudsters have been demanding unauthorized payments by falsely offering access to NNPC’s board members, executives, and management, a practice the company has denounced as illegal.
- NNPC Chief Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye stated, “These actions are unauthorized and illegal,” urging the public to report suspicious contacts immediately.
- NNPC emphasized all legitimate engagements occur only through official channels, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and urging cooperation to prevent scams.
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Nigeria: NNPC Warns Public Against Fraudsters Posing As Company Representatives
Abuja -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has issued a strong warning to the public to beware of fraudulent individuals and organizations falsely claiming to represent the company in a bid to extort money under false pretenses.
NNPCL warns investors of fraudsters posing as it's representatives - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
By Stella Odueme The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disclosed of fraudsters who are have perfected plans to defraud unsuspecting investors in the guise of arranging meetings with key officials of the Company, warning the public to be aware of their plot. NNPCL in a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye said;“The general public is advised to beware of individuals and companies falsely cla…
NNPCL Sounds Alarm on Fraudsters Impersonating Executives, Targeting Investors
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) issued a stern warning on June 9, 2025, alerting investors and the public to a sophisticated scam involving fraudsters impersonating its executives and demanding illicit payments for fictitious business opportunities. The alert, disseminated through NNPCL’s official channels, underscores the company’s efforts to safeguard its reputation as Nigeria’s premier energy firm, amid heightened inve…
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