Petroleum marketers across Nigeria have begun moves to import petrol independently as pump prices edge closer to ₦1,000 per litre in several cities, amid worsening supply challenges and production setbacks …
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World Bank says affordable electricity key to Africa’s job creation and economic transformation
The World Bank has said that access to affordable and reliable electricity is vital to unlocking Africa’s potential for job creation, industrial growth, and poverty reduction. In a new blog …
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Shell Approves $2 Billion HI Gas Project to Boost Nigeria’s LNG Exports and Energy Supply
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has announced a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the $2 billion HI gas project offshore Nigeria. The …
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Ekpo Orders Clampdown on Cooking Gas Hoarders as Prices Double Nationwide
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has directed regulatory agencies to clamp down on marketers hoarding or exploiting consumers following the recent sharp rise in the …
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Kenya Power Reports 18.7% Profit Drop as Forex Gains Fade and Tariff Adjustments Ease
Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has reported a sharp 18.7 per cent decline in its net profit for the financial year ended June 2025, falling to KSh 24.47 billion …
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NNPC Blames Temporary Gas Price Hike on PENGASSAN Strike Disruption
by Omolaraby OmolaraThe Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has attributed the recent increase in cooking gas prices across the country to …
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The Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, describing them as a solid foundation for renewed international …
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Nigeria’s Petrol Import Falls to Eight-Year Low Amid Refining Reforms
Nigeria’s importation of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, has fallen to its lowest level in eight years as local refining capacity and government reforms continue to reshape the …
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PENGASSAN Strike Grounds NNPC, Regulators, Threatens Fuel Supply
The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday paralysed operations at critical oil and gas institutions, raising fears of fuel …
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Niger Delta Communities Push for Full Implementation of Petroleum Industry Act for Development
Oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta are taking fresh steps to ensure they harness the benefits of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for rapid and sustainable development. Stakeholders from across …