The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish rally on Tuesday as the overall market capitalisation crossed the ₦71 trillion mark, driven by strong performances from Oando Plc and 30 other …
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FG Commissions First LCNG Hub in North-East, Targets Cheaper and Cleaner Energy for Nigerians
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has officially commissioned Nigeria’s first Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in Yola, Adamawa State. The project, developed by …
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Nigerian Oil Companies Now Lead Nation’s Crude Production as Indigenous Firms Surpass 50% Output Share
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is undergoing a major transformation as local oil companies now produce more than half of the country’s total crude oil output. This development marks a …
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Local Oil Firms Drive New Growth Phase in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by local companies stepping into roles traditionally held by international oil majors. With a wave of asset divestments by …
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EFF Drags South African Government to Court Over Fuel Levy Hike
South Africa’s ultra-left opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has taken legal action against the government over its plan to increase the fuel levy by 4%, a move the …
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PE Energy Submits First-Ever Engineering Audit on Upstream Measurement to NUPRC
PE Energy Limited, a leading energy services company in Nigeria, has officially submitted its Engineering Audit Report on Upstream Measurement Equipment and Facilities in the Nigerian oil and gas sector …
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Enugu Regulator Orders MainPower to Refund 20,000 Customers Over April 2025 Overbilling
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company (formerly Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC) to refund over 20,000 customers for wrongful billing in April 2025. …
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Shettima Reaffirms Tinubu Govt’s Commitment to Cocoa Processing, Seeks $25bn for Europe Gas Pipeline
Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated the Tinubu administration’s determination to transform Nigeria’s cocoa industry by shifting focus from mere production to full-scale processing and value addition. He also disclosed …
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Fuel Cheaper in Nigeria Due to Low Taxes and High Consumption – MEMAN, Dangote Say
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has said that low taxation is one of the main reasons why petrol is cheaper in Nigeria than in other West African …
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Shell Lifts First Crude Cargo from New Otakikpo Terminal as Green Energy Targets Lower Production Costs
Shell has lifted the first crude oil cargo from Nigeria’s new Otakikpo onshore terminal, officially marking the start of operations at the $400 million facility developed by Green Energy International …