Energy

Kenya’s energy regulator has raised petrol, diesel and kerosene prices for the October to November cycle, with super petrol now at KSh226.96 a litre in Nairobi.

Energy inflation in Nigeria jumped to 10.85% in September from 4.69% in August, even as headline inflation eased to 14.63%.

A Kenyan High Court judge has lifted an order that restricted work on Dangote’s $16bn Lamu refinery site, though residents can still amend their challenge.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has recovered more than 50 fallow oil fields for fresh licensing rounds as it steps up enforcement of its “drill-or-drop” policy. The move …

The Federal Government says it will prioritise gas supply and reliable electricity for industrial clusters as part of efforts to reduce production costs and strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. President Bola …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has committed a significant portion of its future crude production to financing and prepayment arrangements, raising concerns about the amount of cash …

Nigeria’s plans to use its abundant natural gas resources to drive industrial growth and improve energy supply are facing major challenges, particularly limited infrastructure and insufficient investment. Although the country …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said it does not yet have a fixed date for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), noting that the decision will ultimately be …

Africa’s recent progress in bringing down inflation is facing renewed pressure as global oil prices climb, raising concerns that higher energy and transport costs could reverse some of the gains …

Nigerian cold-storage businesses are increasingly adopting gas-powered electricity as they seek to reduce rising energy costs and protect their operations from unreliable grid supply. A Lagos-based cold-storage and frozen-food distribution …