NNPC Unveils Gas Master Plan 2026, Targets 20 Million LPG Cylinders by 2030
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially unveiled its Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2026, signaling a bold…
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Nigeria’s Crude Exports to Drop 225,000 BPD as Shell Shuts Bonga FPSO for Maintenance
Nigeria’s crude oil exports are set to decline by about 225,000 barrels per day this February due to the planned…
Oil Cash, Foreign Inflows Lift Nigeria’s External Reserves by $66m as Naira Hits Two-Year High
Nigeria’s external reserves recorded a modest rebound in January, rising by $66 million as stronger oil prices and renewed foreign…
Nigeria Gas Flaring Hits 203.9 Billion SCF in 2025 Despite High Utilisation – NUPRC
Nigeria continued to struggle with gas flaring in 2025, releasing over 203.9 billion standard cubic feet (SCF) of natural gas…
Clean Energy Momentum Grows Globally, but Nigeria and Africa Lag Behind
As the world observed International Clean Energy Day, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark message: the global shift…
NNPC Petrol Price Increase: Lagos Rises to N835, Abuja to N839 Amid Market Forces
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased petrol prices, with Lagos motorists now paying N835 per litre and…
NIPetE Symposium Highlights Innovation-Driven Future for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Nigeria’s energy future is poised for transformation, as experts at the 2026 NIPetE Oil and Gas Symposium emphasized the need…
Nigeria Crude Oil Exports Set to Fall 14% in March Amid Bonga and Forcados Cutbacks
Nigeria’s crude oil exports are expected to drop by about 14% in March 2026, falling to roughly 793,000 barrels per…
Nigeria Earns ₦55.5 Trillion from Crude Oil Sales in 2025 Despite Production Shortfalls
Nigeria generated an estimated ₦55.5 trillion in crude oil revenue in 2025, driven largely by global oil prices despite struggling…
NUPRC Engages Global Investors Ahead of 2025 Oil & Gas Licensing Round
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is reaching out to global energy investors, upstream operators, and financial partners ahead…
FG’s N501 Billion Power Sector Bond Fully Subscribed, Boosting Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Electricity Market
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully achieved full subscription for its N501 billion inaugural power sector bond under the…
Nigeria’s Chevron-NNPC Discovery Set to Boost Daily Crude Output to 146,000 Barrels
Nigeria is set to ramp up its crude oil production following a major offshore discovery by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)…
Imported Petrol Undercuts Dangote Refinery Price After Gantry Hike
Imported petrol has become cheaper than fuel produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, following a recent increase in the refinery’s…
NNPC, Chevron Target 146,000bpd as Awodi-07 Oil Discovery Boosts Production Hopes
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited have set sights on ramping up crude oil production…
NNPC Confirms Major Oil Discovery at Awodi-07 Well in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed a significant oil discovery at the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration…
Tinubu Secures $20bn Shell Investment for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has successfully reinforced the country’s investment appeal, welcoming Shell Plc’s CEO, Wael Sawan, to the Presidential…
Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd Pledges Support for Nigeria’s 2.5 Million BPD Crude Output Target
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), the private security company responsible for monitoring the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline…
Dangote Refinery Becomes Key Player in Global Fuel Market Amid Europe and U.S. Plant Shutdowns
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is positioning his Lagos-based mega-refinery as a critical player in the global fuel market. As…
Oil prices hold above Nigeria’s $64.85 budget amid Middle East tensions
Global oil prices remained firm on Monday, trading above Nigeria’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85 per barrel, as supply disruptions…
Dangote Refinery Switches to Lighter Crude as Cracker Downtime Slows Ramp-Up
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has switched to processing lighter crude oil as it works to limit production disruptions caused by…
Tony Elumelu Joins Seplat Energy Board Following $496 Million Stake Acquisition
Seplat Energy Plc has announced the appointment of prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Elumelu as a Non-Executive Director on…
Shell’s $5 Billion Bonga Southwest Project Gets Presidential Approval to Boost Jobs and Investment
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for targeted incentives to finally unlock Shell’s long-delayed $5 billion Bonga South-West…
Nigeria’s Oil Industry in 2025: Investment, Reforms, and Rising Production
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector experienced a transformative 2025, marked by policy reforms, strategic acquisitions, and renewed investment. The year…
World Bank Backs $50 Million Solar Farming Expansion to Boost Nigeria’s Agriculture
The World Bank has approved $50 million to scale solar-powered agricultural solutions in Nigeria and five other African nations, aiming…
Nigeria’s Cooking Gas Imports Drop to 13% as Domestic Production Rises
Nigeria is increasingly relying on local production for its cooking gas needs, with imports falling to just 13% of total…
PETROAN Urges Clear Timeline for Nigeria’s Refineries After $4 Billion Spent
Oil marketers under the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have called on the Federal Government and…
Nigeria Produces 554 Million Barrels of Oil in 2025 as Daily Output Hits 1.63 mbpd
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production totaled 554.4 million barrels in 2025, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission…
Dangote Refinery Gains Global Edge as European, US Refinery Shutdowns Tighten Fuel Markets
The recent closure of refineries across Europe and North America has reshaped global fuel supply, offering Nigeria’s Dangote refinery an…
Yuletide Rush: Nigerians Spent N1.58 Trillion on Petrol in December 2025 — NMDPRA Report
Nigerians spent an estimated N1.58 trillion on petrol in December 2025, highlighting the heavy cost of fuel during the peak…
$16B Post-PIA Investment Spurs Gradual Recovery in Nigeria’s Oil Sector
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is showing early signs of recovery, driven by regulatory reforms, rising indigenous participation, and renewed…