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Timely updates, official statements, industry shifts, and breaking news across Africa’s energy landscape.

Nov 12
Famfa Oil Hands Over Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Multispecialty Healthcare Facility to Osun State University

Famfa Oil Limited has officially handed over the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Multispecialty Healthcare Facility to Osun State University (UNIOSUN), marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing healthcare and education in Nigeria. The state-of-the-art medical facility represents Famfa Oil’s dedication to driving sustainable social impact through investment in robust institutions that […]

Nov 12
Aliko Dangote Signs $1 Billion Investment Deal with Zimbabwe to Develop Cement, Power, and Mining Projects

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, has officially signed a landmark investment agreement worth $1 billion with the Government of Zimbabwe. The strategic partnership covers the establishment of a fully integrated cement manufacturing plant, a coal mining operation, and a power generation facility, marking a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s industrial and energy development drive. […]

Nov 12
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission Announces 2025 Oil Licensing Round to Begin December 1

Nigeria’s upstream sector is set for a fresh investment chapter as the NUPRC declared that the 2025 oil licensing round will officially commence on December 1, 2025. The announcement was made at the Project 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment Forum in London by NUPRC Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe, who said the move aligns with the Petroleum […]

Nov 11
Tavet Motion EV Founder Raises Concern Over Bank Bias Against Made-in-Nigeria Vehicles

Founder of Tavet Motion EV and Nord Automobiles Limited, Oluwatobi Ajayi, has raised serious concerns about what he described as institutional bias and economic sabotage against Nigerian vehicle manufacturers, following a commercial bank’s refusal to finance locally made cars. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Ajayi narrated how a client in the oil […]

Nov 11
Seplat Energy Earns ISO 45001:2018 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Safety and Sustainability

Seplat Energy has achieved the prestigious ISO 45001:2018 certification, presented by Bureau Veritas, marking another milestone in the company’s journey toward operational excellence and sustainability. The globally recognized certification highlights Seplat Energy’s leadership and unwavering dedication to protecting its workforce, contractors, and host communities. It reflects the company’s proactive approach to risk management, emphasizing that […]

Nov 11
Global Clean Energy Investment in Developing Countries Hits $21.57 Billion, Nigeria Among Beneficiaries — UNFCCC

Global financial flows to developing nations, including Nigeria, for clean energy projects have surged to $21.57 billion, up from $12.14 billion in 2015, according to the UNFCCC Yearbook of Global Climate Action 2025. The report, titled “Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action,” highlights growing investor confidence in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure across the Global […]

Nov 11
Nigeria’s Oil Royalties Surge 180% in 2024 Despite Drop in Crude Sales Profits

The federal government’s revenue from oil and gas royalties skyrocketed by 179.74 percent in the 2024 fiscal year, rising from N2.49 trillion in 2023 to N6.99 trillion, according to the Budget Implementation Report for Q4 2024 released by the Budget Office of the Federation. The royalties now account for 46 percent of Nigeria’s total oil […]

Nov 10
Nigeria Successfully Connects Its National Electricity Grid with the West African Power Pool

Nigeria has successfully synchronised its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP), linking the country with a regional power system spanning 14 other nations. The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in collaboration with WAPP’s Information and Coordination Centre (WAPP-ICC), confirmed that the synchronisation involved harmonising frequencies, upgrading system controls, and coordinating real-time […]

Nov 08
PowerChina, Paulken Engineering Ink Deal to Accelerate Nigeria Renewables Push

Lagos, November 6, 2025 — PowerChina I²‑ESS and Paulken Engineering Nigeria Limited have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects across Nigeria. The partnership — formalised during the recently concluded Nigeria Energy Exhibition & Conference in Lagos — brings together PowerChina’s technical strength with Paulken Engineering’s local […]

Nov 08
Schneider Electric Targets Nigeria’s Energy Market with New Tech Wave

Schneider Electric is positioning itself at the heart of Nigeria’s push toward automated and sustainable energy systems. The French industrial-technology group will hold its 2025 Innovation Day in Lagos on November 11 under the theme “Competitive Advantage Through Automation and Sustainability.” At the event, Schneider aims to demonstrate how digital tools — including AI, automation […]