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

Nov 06
Delta State House of Assembly Approves ₦18.1 Billion Bank Guarantee for Asaba Power Project

The Delta State House of Assembly has approved a request from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the re‐issuance of an ₦18.1 billion bank guarantee in favour of Bastanchury Power Solutions Nigeria Limited, the developer of the Asaba Independent Power Plant.The guarantee is being re‐issued via Access Bank Plc (to replace an existing guarantee from Sterling Bank) […]

Nov 06
NNPCL Eyes $60 Billion Partnerships to Drive Africa’s Energy Transformation

In a bold move to reshape Africa’s energy landscape, NNPC Ltd has set its sights on securing up to $60 billion in strategic investments by 2030.At the recent ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the company’s Group CEO, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, emphasized Nigeria’s ambition to be at the heart of the continent’s transformation — from extractive […]

Nov 06
CPPE Says Petrol Imports Draining Nigeria’s Economy, Backs 15% Duty

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concern over the negative impact of petrol imports on Nigeria’s economy, describing the situation as a major drain on foreign exchange and national productivity. In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf, said the continued importation of petrol was unsustainable […]

Nov 02
Oil Magnate Femi Otedola Donates ₦4 Billion to Augustine University for Engineering Faculty Expansion

Business magnate and philanthropist Femi Otedola has announced a ₦4 billion donation to Augustine University, marking a major milestone in the institution’s development and his continued commitment to education and youth empowerment. Otedola, who serves as the Chancellor of Augustine University, revealed the donation in a statement shared on his social media, noting that the […]

Oct 30
Nestoil Group Assures Stakeholders It Remains Fully Operational Amid Sealing of Lagos Headquarters

Nestoil Limited, a leading indigenous oil-and-gas engineering and services company in Nigeria, has confirmed that its operations remain unaffected despite the sealing of its corporate headquarters in Lagos. What Happened A Federal High Court in Lagos issued a Mareva injunction on October 22, 2025, ordering the freezing of the company’s assets linked to alleged unpaid […]

Oct 30
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty on Diesel and Petrol Imports

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 15% ad-valorem import duty on crude oil products—specifically diesel and premium motor spirit (PMS, commonly called petrol). Key Details The approval was communicated in a letter dated October 21, 2025, addressed to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). […]

Oct 28
UBA and Renewvia Commission Solar Systems Across 25 Branches, Strengthen Nigeria–Norway Clean Energy Ties

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, in partnership with Renewvia Solar Nigeria Limited and Norwegian-based investment arm Empower New Energy, has announced the commissioning of solar-plus-storage systems across 25 UBA branches in five Nigerian states. The initiative, unveiled at the UBA Oba Akran 2 branch in Lagos, was officially launched by Norway’s Ambassador to Nigeria, […]

Oct 28
NCDMB Launches Nationwide Training to Equip Over 10,000 Nigerians for Oil & Gas Careers

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a major human-capital initiative aimed at training more than 10,000 Nigerians in in-demand technical and professional skills for the oil and gas sector. The programme, named the “Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Programme,” is designed to bridge critical skill gaps identified in the industry, […]

Oct 27
Dangote Petroleum Refinery to Expand to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day — Aiming for World’s Largest Refinery

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to more than double its production capacity—from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd—within the next three years, a move that would make it the largest refinery in the world. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Ltd, confirmed the expansion at a briefing in Lagos, emphasising […]

Oct 24
Lagos Launches Omi Eko Project — €410m Drive to Electrify and Modernise Waterways

Lagos State has launched Omi Eko, a €410 million initiative to transform the city’s waterways into a cleaner, safer and smarter transport network. Backed by the European Union, the European Investment Bank and the Agence Française de Développement, the project aims to reposition Lagos’ inland waterways as a core pillar of urban mobility and the […]