The General Petroleum Company (GPC) in Egypt has announced a new oil discovery in Abu Sannan area of the country’s Western Desert. The announcement was made in line with the …
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President Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Cut Oil, Gas Costs and Attract More Investment into Nigeria’s Energy Sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a new Executive Order aimed at cutting the high cost of oil and gas production in Nigeria, increasing government revenue, and bringing in more …
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Nigeria’s Leasing Sector Grew by 23% in 2024, Hits N5.17tn – ELAN
Nigeria’s leasing industry recorded a strong growth of 23.2 per cent in 2024, pushing the value of outstanding leases to N5.17 trillion, up from N4.19 trillion in 2023. This was …
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Agbakoba: Over-Concentration of Power is Nigeria’s Biggest Challenge to Economic Growth
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a respected lawyer and former president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), has warned that Nigeria’s over-centralised governance structure is preventing the country from reaching its full …
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Nigeria’s oil and gas industry has recorded a major milestone as local fabrication capacity has now surpassed national demand, allowing Nigerian companies to offer fabrication services to other African countries …
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Business and EconomyEnergyINVESTMENTNigeriaOil & GasWestern Africa
TotalEnergies Records N27bn Profit, Proposes N40 Dividend Per Share for 2024
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has reported a profit of N27.49 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This marks a significant 113 per cent increase from the N12.92 …
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African energy: Opportunities and challenges presented by Russia’s investments
Africa’s energy sector is drawing attention from powerful global players, with Russia positioning itself as a key partner. The continent, rich in oil, gas, and other natural resources, stands at …
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AfricaBusinessEnergyFinance & Services
Standard Bank almost doubles sustainable finance commitments to R450 billion
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has raised its sustainable finance targets by 80% to R450 billion in the next three years. This move is part of the …
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BusinessEnergyFinance & ServicesInsuranceINVESTMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
AfrexInsure Partners with Oando to Strengthen Investment Protection
AfrexInsure, the speciality insurance subsidiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has onboarded Oando Plc as a strategic partner to protect the bank’s investment in Oando’s operations in Nigeria through …
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NNPC Limited to Sell Shares in Landmark Move Towards Privatization
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced plans to sell shares to the public as part of its transition into a fully commercial entity. This move is …