There is a new oil rush off the coast of West Africa despite concern for oil regulation, transparency and governance, say watchdog groups. Read more »
Environmentalists and human rights activists alike, despite their criticism of Shell's failure to clean up oil spills in the state of Niger Delta, share a profound lack of ... Read more »
The Nigeria Labour Congress said that the planned removal of fuel subsidy in January 2012 by the government will lead to serious revolt, because Nigerians will be left without any ... Read more »
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has objected to a resolution passed by Parliament that calls for stopping the execution of all oil agreements. Read more »
Shell must commit to pay an initial US$1 billion to begin the clean-up of pollution caused by oil spills in the Niger Delta, Amnesty International and the Centre for Environment, ... Read more »
High oil prices are driving growth in exploration in Africa, but global companies say their commitment depends on governments' willingness to improve investment climates. Read more »
A new gas filling plant unveiled by the National Oil Corporation will make it easier for consumers to buy or refill their cooking gas in quantities they can afford. Read more »
The world's second richest man and one of its most influential philanthropists will advise the G20 to ask government to make details of Uganda's oil agreements public. Read more »
The Senate has summoned several ministers to appear before it and explain the alleged overshooting of oil subsidy funds from N240 billion appropriated in the 2011 budget by ... Read more »
The committee probing bribery allegations by three ministers from oil companies, will start off with a meeting with the speaker of parliament to receive terms of reference and ... Read more »
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