The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Gbeleyi, has announced that 91 federal government-owned enterprises will be privatised or commercialised as part of ongoing reforms to …
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NEITI, NNPC Ltd Form Committee to Boost Nigeria’s Extractive Sector Governance
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) have agreed to establish a technical committee aimed at enhancing governance in Nigeria’s extractive …
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Aliko Dangote’s Wealth Hits $29.3bn, Now 72nd Richest Person Globally – Bloomberg
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his personal fortune grow to $29.3 billion as of August 5, 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This latest ranking places him …
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NNPC Boss Bayo Ojulari Denies Resignation Rumours, Calls for Strategic Energy Investment at Industry Conference
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has dismissed recent rumours about his resignation, saying he remains focused on attracting more investment …
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Eterna Plc Posts N1.6bn Profit in First Half of 2025
Eterna Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading integrated energy companies, has maintained a strong financial position by posting a profit before tax of N1.6 billion for the first half of 2025. …
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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 …