Category: Reports & Analysis

Market insights, data-driven features, policy breakdowns, and sector performance reviews.

Apr 04
Nigeria Hits 1.84 Million bpd as Output Surges by 40%

Nigeria’s upstream sector has recorded a significant victory as crude oil production climbed to 1.84 million barrels per day (bpd). This represents a remarkable 40.5% increase from the 1.31 million bpd recorded in February, signaling a strong recovery for the continent’s largest producer. The figures were disclosed on April 2, 2026, during a high-level meeting […]

Apr 03
Petrol Sales Drop to 1,000 Litres Daily from 10,000 as Demand Weakens

The Nigerian downstream petroleum sector is currently navigating one of its most challenging periods as a perfect storm of global volatility and domestic pricing dynamics reshapes the energy landscape. Recent data from industry operators reveals a staggering decline in daily turnover at filling stations across the country. Stations that once averaged daily sales of 10,000 […]

Mar 04
Botswana Appoints Nigerian Energy Executive Akinwole Omoboriowo to Strengthen Power Sector Governance

Botswana has appointed Nigerian energy executive Akinwole II Omoboriowo as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), a strategic move aimed at strengthening governance in the country’s electricity sector and accelerating the expansion of renewable energy nationwide. The appointment, approved by Botswana’s President Duma Boko, comes at a critical […]

Mar 03
MDGIF Commissions New CNG Station at OAU to Boost Gas-Powered Transit in Nigeria

The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has launched an integrated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refueling station at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy transition and domestic gas utilisation strategy. The facility, constructed as part of MDGIF’s nationwide rollout of gas infrastructure, is one of 20 CNG refuelling projects […]

Mar 03
Dangote Refinery Chooses Stanbic IBTC, Vetiva Capital Management, and First Capital for Historic NGX Listing Mandate

The Dangote Group has appointed Stanbic IBTC Capital, Vetiva Capital Management, and First Capital Limited as lead issuing houses and financial advisers for the planned listing of its Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals business on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The refinery’s planned public offering — which could involve floating 5–10% of the business at a […]

Mar 03
Qatar Halts LNG Output After Iranian Drone Attacks, European Gas Prices Surge Up to 50%

Qatar’s state-owned energy giant QatarEnergy has suspended production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at its major export facilities after Iranian drone strikes targeted key infrastructure, triggering a significant disruption in global gas markets and a sharp rise in European gas prices. The halt in output follows retaliatory Iranian drone attacks that struck facilities in Ras […]

Mar 02
With a $190 Billion Opportunity on the Horizon, Africa’s Energy Sector Must Activate the Missing Link of Brand Influence

With over 600 million people still lacking reliable electricity, a renewable energy market projected to attract up to $190 billion in investments by 2030, and a young, digitally native population demanding sustainable solutions, the era of traditional, one-directional corporate communication is over. Fashion brands do not simply design clothes. They shape identity through influencers.Technology companies […]

Mar 02
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Rolls Out Electric Vehicles Initiative in Kogi Central

Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has launched an electric vehicle (EV) empowerment initiative aimed at promoting clean mobility, technical capacity building, and long-term economic sustainability in the region. Announcing the rollout, the Senator emphasized that the initiative is driven by “intention, not impression; impact, not handouts; innovation, not convenience; legacy, not perception.” Beyond […]

Mar 02
Aradel Holdings Attains ISO 45001:2018 Certification, Strengthens Safety & Operational Excellence

Aradel Holdings Plc has achieved the ISO 45001:2018 certification for its Occupational Health & Safety Management System, reinforcing its commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and global best practices within Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The internationally recognized certification underscores the company’s structured approach to health and safety management, risk prevention, and continuous system improvement. […]

Mar 01
Jubril Arogundade Rolls Out Integrated EV Blueprint Covering Local Assembly, Energy-Intelligent Charging & Auto Financing

Jubril Arogundade, the influential automotive executive popularly known as “Jubril of Lagos,” has laid out an ambitious blueprint that aims to build a unicorn-level brand in the automobile industry within the next five years — a move that directly connects innovation, sustainable mobility, and energy transition across Nigeria and beyond. Arogundade — recognized previously among […]