El Niño Threatens Nigeria’s Power Supply as Hydropower Generation Faces Major Setback
Nigeria’s electricity sector could be heading toward another period of instability as climate experts warn that the ongoing El Niño…
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Trump Targets Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP as Gas Price Probe Intensifies
President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on some of the world’s largest oil companies, accusing Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and BP…
Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war
Global oil prices have fallen to levels not seen since before the Iran conflict began, offering relief to consumers and…
Dangote Refinery Rejects Togo Fuel Re-Import Claims, Calls Allegations Misleading
Nigeria’s largest refinery, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, has strongly denied reports suggesting that fuel exported from its facilities is…
Fuel Import Licences Issued as FG Moves to Prevent Petrol Shortages in Q3 2026
The Federal Government has issued fresh fuel import licences to major petroleum marketers as part of efforts to ensure a…
Oil Prices Crash but Nigerians Still Pay Over N1,000 Per Litre for Petrol
Despite a significant drop in global crude oil prices, Nigerians are yet to feel the impact at filling stations as…
IGU Calls for Regional Gas Market Integration to Unlock West Africa’s Energy Potential
The International Gas Union (IGU) has called on West African countries to deepen regional cooperation and accelerate the integration of…
Trump Orders Probe Into Alleged Petrol Price Gouging by Major Oil Companies
President Donald Trump has directed the US Department of Justice to investigate major oil companies over allegations that they are…
NUPRC Pushes Drone Surveillance to Protect Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Assets
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has intensified efforts to strengthen the security of the nation’s oil and gas…
Oil Prices Slide as Record 19 Million Barrels Pass Through Hormuz Strait
Global oil prices declined on Tuesday after a record 19 million barrels of crude oil moved through the Strait of…
Dangote Refinery Denies Fuel Re-Import Claims Through Lomé Hub
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has strongly denied reports suggesting that petroleum products exported from its facility are finding their way back…
Petrol Price Drop Sparks Fears of CNG Abandonment as Nigerian Motorists Reconsider Fuel Choices
The recent decline in petrol prices across Nigeria is beginning to reshape consumer behavior, with oil marketers predicting that many…
Lithium Demand Set to Surge 353% by 2040 as Nigeria Attracts Global Scramble for Critical Minerals
Global demand for lithium is expected to skyrocket by 353 per cent by 2040, according to projections from the United…
Petrol Prices Stay High in Nigeria Despite Falling Crude Oil Prices Amid Global Supply Shift
Petrol prices have remained stubbornly high across Nigeria, even as global crude oil prices decline toward levels last seen before…
Oil Production Recovery in Nigeria Linked to Improved Oil Asset Protection in Niger Delta
Nigeria’s oil industry is showing signs of recovery, with growing evidence that improved protection of oil infrastructure in the Niger…
AI Data Centers Energy Consumption: Why Global Servers Now Burn 670,000 Barrels of Oil Daily
The global race to power artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most energy-intensive shifts in modern history. According…
Nigeria Among Nine Countries Responsible for 83% of Global Gas Flaring, World Bank Reveals
Nigeria has once again been identified as one of the world’s top contributors to gas flaring, as a new World…
Domestic Crude Supply Drops in Nigeria Amid Sabotage Allegations and Refinery Disputes
Nigeria’s domestic crude supply to local refineries recorded a noticeable decline in May 2026, dropping to 15.84 million barrels, according…
Aradel assets hit N10 trillion after Renaissance acquisition drives 466% surge in balance sheet
Aradel Holdings Plc has recorded a dramatic leap in its financial position, with total assets surging by 466 per cent…
Nigeria Crude Oil Production Challenges Persist Despite Output Gains and $10bn Investment Surge
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is showing strong signs of recovery, but long-standing operational issues continue to weigh on its…
Dangote Refinery Crude Supply Crisis Deepens as Output Drops 62% Amid NNPC Delivery Shortfall
Nigeria’s flagship Dangote Petroleum Refinery is facing mounting pressure as a severe crude supply shortage threatens its operations, raising fresh…
Oil Prices Dip as Qatar and Pakistan Push 60-Day U.S.–Iran Deal Roadmap Amid Middle East Tensions
Global oil markets saw a sharp shift on Monday as crude prices slipped following news that Qatar and Pakistan have…
Fuel Price War Intensifies in Lagos and Ogun as Stations Slash Petrol Prices to N1,199 Per Litre
Fuel prices have dropped across parts of Lagos and Ogun States as filling stations adjust pump rates in response to…
OPEC Quota: Nigeria’s Rising Oil Output Driven by Stronger Pipeline Security on Trans Niger Pipeline – PINL
Nigeria’s crude oil production has surged beyond its OPEC quota, with stakeholders attributing the improvement to enhanced security operations on…
India Holds Back on Middle East Oil Purchases Despite Strait of Hormuz Reopening
India is showing little urgency to return to large-scale crude purchases from the Middle East, even after the reopening of…
Oil Prices Mixed as U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse and Strait of Hormuz Tensions Keep Markets on Edge
Oil prices ended the trading session on a mixed note on Friday as renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts rattled…
Nigerian Marketers Import Dangote Fuel via Lomé Hub as Trade Flows Shift Across West Africa
Nigerian fuel marketers are increasingly sourcing refined petroleum products originally produced by Dangote Petroleum Refinery through an offshore ship-to-ship (STS)…
Nigeria Can Produce 1.9m Barrels Daily, Says NUPRC as Oil Prices Hit $77
Nigeria’s crude oil industry is showing renewed strength as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country has…
Petrol Imports Surge 59.5% in May as Nigeria Balances Local Refining Growth and Fuel Demand
Nigeria’s petrol imports recorded a surprising rebound in May 2026, climbing by 59.5% compared to April despite continued growth in…
Oil Prices Crash by Over $7 Per Barrel as Brent Drops Below $80 Amid Global Easing Tensions
Global oil markets experienced a sharp downturn this week as crude prices fell by more than $7 per barrel, marking…