{
  "id": 3597755,
  "title": "Tinubu urges NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tinubu-urges-nlng-to-turn-gas-flaring-into-economic-benefit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T21:54:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-nlng-to-turn-gas-flaring-into-economic-benefit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to maximize the country's gas reserves by reducing gas flaring and converting the resource into economic benefits for Nigerians. The call came during a meeting with NLNG board members at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized the importance of domestic utilization of the gas, stating that flaring should be converted into something strategically and economically beneficial for consumers. He praised the management's efforts to increase the company's capacity and ensure good returns on investment. Tinubu also highlighted the potential for Nigeria's natural resources to serve the economy and improve citizens' lives, urging the company to harness these assets for the benefit of the nation.",
  "summary": "President Tinubu calls on NLNG to convert gas flaring into economic benefits for Nigerians, emphasizing domestic utilization and increased capacity. Learn Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-nlng-to-turn-gas-flaring-into-economic-benefit/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu urges NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tinubu-urges-nlng-to-turn-gas-flaring-into-economic-benefit-3598511",
        "published": "2026-08-26T21:58:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}