February 03
Nigeria: 'TotalEnergies' 95 Percent Nigerian Content On Ikike Proves Locals Can Deliver World-Class Oil Projects'
TotalEnergies has improved its Nigerian content in its various projects, and has achieved a 95% local participation on its IKAN project, with the Ubata initiative poised to raise… Read more »
Nigeria: Eyesan Urges Stronger African Petroleum Regulators' Forum for Unified Energy Oversight
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) chief executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has urged the strengthening of the African Petroleum Regulators' Forum as a key… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Methane Cuts Set Global Oil, Gas Standard, Says Gas Exporting Countries Forum
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has spotlighted Nigeria's sweeping initiatives to slash greenhouse gas emissions, positioning the country as a global leader in developing… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Gov Mohammed Wins Oil and Gas Sector Award
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has been honoured with the Best-performing Governor in the Oil and Gas Sector Award at the 3rd Edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Forum… Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Nigeria Targets 146,000 Daily Crude Production From Chevron-NNPC New Discovery
A joint venture operated by Chevron has made an oil and gas discovery offshore Nigeria as international majors bolster exploration amid the top African producer's efforts to boost… Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd Vows Commitment to Govt's 2.5mbpd Crude Output Target
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, the private security company (PSC) in charge of surveillance of the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has pledged to… Read more »
Nigeria: Can Nigeria's Projected Growth Add Up to 2026 Global Oil Demand Forecast
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is cautiously optimistic that a wave of fresh capital will flow into the country's oil and gas sector, citing President Bola… Read more »
January 20
Nigeria: Petrol Imports Widening Mrs, Marketers' PMs Price Disparities, Say Analysts
Key players in Nigeria's oil and gas industry have expressed growing frustration over widening petrol price disparities across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Ministry Dismisses Northern Elders' Claim On Lagos Gold Refinery
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD) has dismissed claims by the Northern Elders' Forum (NEF) that the federal government sited a gold refinery in Lagos in violation… Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: Urhobo Nation Warns Federal Govt, IOCs Over 'Deliberate Exclusion'
The Urhobo Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta has warned the federal government and oil companies that it would no longer accept "deliberate, systematic and oppressive… Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Upstream Regulator Opens 90-Day Fast-Track Window for Oil Wells, Field Plans' Approval
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has opened a 90-day fast-track window for approving oil wells, Field Development Plans (FDPs), rig mobilisations, and… Read more »
January 02
Ghana: Ghana to Reduce Petrol Imports From Nigeria As Tema Refinery Restarts Operations
The volume of petrol required by Ghana from Nigeria may drop significantly as the country's state-owned 45,000 b/d Tema refinery has resumed operations after suffering being… Read more »
December 30, 2025
Nigeria: NNPC Announces Bid Process to Sell Stakes in Oil, Gas Assets
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced a bidding exercise for the sale of interests in selected oil and gas assets. Read more »
December 24, 2025
Nigeria: National Petroleum Company Pledges Peace, Hires 30 Ogoni Indigenes in Trust-Building Move
The group chief executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Bashir Bayo Ojulari has reaffirmed the Company's commitment to peace, dialogue, and… Read more »
December 21, 2025
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Free Petrol Delivery Begins January
Dangote refinery is building on existing facility expansion to provide adequate support services to petroleum marketers as it said free product delivery will commence in January… Read more »
December 18, 2025
Nigeria: Delta Oil Communities Slam Trust Leaders, Allege Internal PIA Sabotage
Concerned members of the Uherevie Host Communities Development Trust have accused the Trust's Board of Trustees (BoT), Executive Management and Management Committee of sabotaging… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote's Allegations - Ahmed's Resignation Not Enough, EFCC, ICPC Must Act - Frank
Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank, has welcomed the resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Panel Screens Tinubu's Nominees for NUPRC, NMDPRA Headship
President Bola Tinubu's drive to reform Nigeria's oil and gas governance gained fresh momentum on Thursday as the Senate commenced the screening of nominees for the leadership of… Read more »
December 17, 2025
Nigeria: NMDPRA CEO Denies Responding to Dangote's Fund Mismanagement Claims
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed has disowned a statement circulating in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Deferred Fuel Subsidy Removal Over Riot, Coup Fears - Book
Former President Muhammadu Buhari deferred the removal of fuel subsidy in the final months of his administration after security concerns were raised over the potential consequences… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Slashes Oil Benchmark to $60, Backs N54.46trn 2026 Spending Plan
The Senate on Tuesday adopted far-reaching recommendations of its Committee on Finance, approving a downward review of Nigeria's crude oil benchmark to $60 per barrel for 2026 and… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Seeks Arrest, Trial of Downstream Authority CEO in Petition to Anti-Graft Commission
The chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has formally submitted his petition against the managing director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory… Read more »
December 16, 2025
Nigeria: Dangote Petitions ICPC, Demands Arrest of NMDPRA Boss Over Alleged Fraud
Business mogul and chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), demanding the arrest,… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Vows to Thoroughly Probe Allegations Against NMDPRA Boss
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the receipt of a formal petition from Alhaji Aliko Dangote through his lawyer, against… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Sheath Your Swords, We'll Sort Things Out', Reps Tell Dangote, NMDPRA
The House of Representatives has resolved to stop the hostility between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), evident… Read more »
