Skills Gap Threatens Nigeria Oil Sector Growth, Says NUPRC Amid Industry Transition
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is facing a growing threat that could slow its long-term development—not a shortage of crude…
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Dangote Refinery Imposes ₦500,000 Daily Penalty on Trucks to Ease Congestion
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has rolled out a strict penalty policy targeting trucks that fail to leave its premises…
Nigeria Expands Mini-Grid Power Market as Regulatory Clashes Raise Investment Concerns
Nigeria’s electricity sector is entering a major structural shift as updated mini-grid regulations broaden the scope of distributed power projects,…
Dangote Refinery to Begin Crude Production as Upstream Output Testing Starts
The Dangote Group has announced a major step forward in its upstream expansion, confirming that it has achieved first oil…
Iran–Israel Conflict Exposes Nigeria’s Weak Economic Shock Response Toolkit as Oil Price Volatility Rattles Markets
Security, economic, and policy analysts have warned that the ongoing Iran–Israel–US conflict is exposing serious gaps in Nigeria’s ability to…
Top 10 African Countries with the Cheapest Diesel Prices in April 2026: Niger Leads Low Fuel Cost Rankings
Across Africa, diesel prices in April 2026 reveal a sharp divide between countries able to keep fuel affordable and those…
Nigeria Exports 55.39 Million Barrels of Crude as Dangote Refinery Faces Severe Domestic Supply Shortage
Nigeria exported a total of 55.39 million barrels of crude oil in the first two months of 2026, even as…
Petrol Price Drop in Nigeria Uncertain as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Hopes for a significant petrol price drop in Nigeria have faded following renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a…
Oil Prices Climb as US-Iran Talks Boost Market Sentiment Amid Supply Concerns
Crude oil prices edged higher on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading close to $92 per barrel and Brent…
NNPCL Faces ₦210 Trillion Audit Query as Nigerian Senate Demands Full Accountability
The Nigerian Senate has intensified its oversight of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), demanding full accountability over an…
IEA Warns Europe Could Run Out of Jet Fuel in Six Weeks as Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Energy Supply
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised alarm that Europe may have as little as six weeks of jet fuel…
Oando JV Begins Gas Supply to 60MW Yenagoa Power Plant, Boosting Bayelsa Electricity Access
Oando Plc has announced that its joint venture with NNPC E&P Limited has officially begun gas delivery to a newly…
Dangote Refinery Exports 434 Million Litres of Petrol in March as Nigeria Becomes Net Fuel Exporter
Nigeria’s oil sector recorded a major turning point in March 2026 as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported about 434 million…
Nigeria Power Crisis Deepens as 9,536MW Installed Capacity Remains Idle Amid Grid Failures
Nigeria’s electricity crisis has deepened after new data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) revealed that 9,536 megawatts of…
N210 Trillion Audit: Senate Gives NNPCL April 29 Deadline to Explain Unaccounted Funds
The Nigerian Senate has issued a firm deadline to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), ordering its management to…
Nigerian Crude Oil Hits $113 Per Barrel as Supply Tensions and China Demand Boost Global Prices
Nigerian crude oil has surged sharply on the global market, with Brass River trading at around $113 per barrel, significantly…
Rising Oil Prices: FG Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return Despite Inflation Pressure
The Federal Government has firmly ruled out any return of petrol subsidy in Nigeria, even as global oil prices continue…
Nigeria Inflation Set to Rise as Iran War Drives Fuel and Food Costs Higher
Nigeria’s inflation rate is projected to rise in March 2026, signaling an end to nearly a year of easing price…
Petrol Consumption Drops to 47.3 Million Litres Daily in March 2026, Says NMDPRA
Petrol consumption in Nigeria fell significantly in March 2026, dropping to an average of 47.3 million litres per day from…
Seplat Energy Share Price Crosses N10,000 on NGX, Becomes First Nigerian Stock to Hit Milestone
Seplat Energy Plc has made history on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), becoming the first listed company to surpass the N10,000…
Dangote Refinery Helpful, Importation Still Necessary –PETROAN
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has described the Dangote Refinery as a major positive development…
Nigeria-Morocco $25bn Gas Pipeline Deal Set for Signing as Landmark Africa Energy Project Advances
Nigeria and Morocco are moving closer to sealing a major energy agreement as both countries prepare to sign a $25…
NNPC Records N15.4 Trillion Revenue Growth in 2025 as Profit Hits N5.76 Trillion Under Ojulari Leadership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has recorded a major financial breakthrough in 2025, posting a year-on-year revenue…
Fuel Subsidy Would Have Cost Nigeria N52 Trillion in 2026 – Zacch Adedeji
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has revealed that Nigeria would have spent as much…
Nigeria Urged to Maximise $11.3m AfDB Renewable Energy Fund Through Mini-Grids and Solar Expansion
Nigeria has been advised to take full advantage of the $11.3 million African Development Bank (AfDB) renewable energy financing by…
Nigeria Crude Oil Production Hits 1.84 Million Barrels Per Day as Output Recovery Strengthens
Nigeria’s crude oil production has recorded a significant rebound, reaching a peak of 1.84 million barrels per day (mbpd), according…
Power Subsidy Hits N418.79bn as Nigeria’s Electricity Sector Records Over N300bn in Losses – NERC
Nigeria’s electricity sector faced mounting financial pressure in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the Federal Government’s power subsidy rose…
FG Moves for Cheaper Funding as Global Tensions Push Inflation, Oil Prices Higher
The Federal Government has announced plans to pursue cheaper funding and stronger international financial support as escalating global tensions continue…
Africa Risks Delay in $113bn Energy and Port Projects as Gulf Investment Review Threatens Infrastructure Pipeline
Africa’s ambitious push to expand its infrastructure and energy capacity may be facing a new setback as Gulf nations reconsider…
Dangote Refinery Becomes Net Exporter as Nigeria Boosts Oil Exports in March
In a historic shift for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals recorded a major milestone in March…