Category: Media

Nov 18
South Africa Reduces Gas Price Cap, Easing Costs for Energy-Intensive Industries

South Africa’s National Energy Regulator (NERSA) has approved a 6% reduction in the maximum price of gas supplied by Sasol Gas, the Sasol subsidiary responsible for transporting, marketing, and distributing natural gas. The revised tariff, effective for the third quarter of the 2025–2026 fiscal year—from January to March 2026—lowers the gas price cap from 90.57 […]

Nov 18
Dangote Refinery Attributes Recent Petrol Price Drop to Its Own Price Cut, Not Tariff Reversal

Dangote Refinery has clarified that the recent decline in petrol pump prices was solely a result of its decision to reduce ex-depot prices on November 6, rather than the temporary suspension of the 15 per cent import tariff. In a statement released on Monday, the company explained, “Dangote Petroleum Refinery clarifies that the recent reduction […]

Nov 18
Top Nigerian Oil and Gas Firms Hold N1.48 Trillion in Cash as of September 2025

Nigeria’s leading oil and gas companies ended the first nine months of 2025 with a combined cash and bank balance of N1.48 trillion, marking a 0.76% increase from the N1.46 trillion recorded during the same period in 2023. Cash and bank balances, which include funds readily available in bank accounts or short-term deposits, are a […]

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
Nigerians Turn to Chinese Air Conditioners as Harmattan Heat Persists

As Nigeria enters the harmattan season, soaring temperatures and unreliable power supply are driving a surge in demand for energy-efficient air conditioners. From homes to offices and roadside shops, affordable and durable cooling units are increasingly sought after. Chinese brands have emerged as favorites, with names like Midea, Hisense, Gree, TCL, Chigo, and Kenstar dominating […]