Nigeria: Ex-Russian Diplomat Who Claimed Goodluck Jonathan Received Kickback Appears in Italian Court

Premium Times

A former Russian diplomat, Ednan Agaev, on Wednesday appeared before an Italian court in Milan over the controversial Malabu scandal. Read more »

Kenya: Another Fuel Adulteration Syndicate Busted in Nairobi

Nation

Sixteen people have been arrested after a raid at a site in Industrial Area, Nairobi, in connection with fuel adulteration. Read more »

Kenya: Another Fuel Adulteration Syndicate Busted in Kenya

East African

Sixteen people have been arrested after a raid in Kenya's capital Nairobi, for engaging in fuel adulteration. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Signs Deal to Develop More Oilfields in South Lokichar Basin

Capital FM

The Kenyan government has signed Head of Terms for the development of oilfields in the South Lokichar basin; a deal inked with Tullow Oil, Total and Africa Oil who are Joint… Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari Replaces Kachikwu On NNPC Governing Board

Vanguard

The Federal Government, Tuesday, appointed a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Thomas John, as Acting Alternate Chairman of… Read more »

Nigeria: '264.9 Million Barrels of Oil Deferred From Nigeria's Oil Fields'

This Day

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has said that in 2017, a total of 264,938,662 barrels of crude oil were stopped from getting out of oil fields in the country into… Read more »

Ghana: BOST Works to Retrieve Abandoned Pipelines From U.S.

Ghanaian Times

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) on Wednesday, signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with its Senior Staff Association to outline… Read more »

Nigeria: OML25 - Steer Clear of Closed Oil Field, Rivers Communities Caution Wike

Vanguard

Belema, Offoin-Ama and Ngeje communities in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, yesterday, in Port Harcourt cautioned Governor Nyesom Wike not to meddle in the issues… Read more »

Nigeria: Mele Kyari to Head Nigerian State Oil Firm

Premium Times

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mele Kyari as the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Read more »

Nigeria: Army Bans Sale of Petroleum Products in Jerrycans in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

Premium Times

The Nigerian Army has placed a total ban on the sale of petroleum products in jerrycans in three states affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. Read more »

Nigeria: NEITI Wants New GMD to Push for More Reforms in NNPC

Premium Times

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) on Thursday hailed the appointment of Mele Kyari as the new Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National… Read more »

Nigeria: Outgoing NNPC GMD Speaks On Retirement Plans, Says He's Willing to Serve Again

Premium Times

The outgoing Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, says he is willing and ready to do more if given the opportunity to serve the… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC Releases More Details of New Appointments

Premium Times

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday gave further details of President Muhammadu Buhari's approval of the appointment of a new Group Managing Director,… Read more »

Nigeria: Profile - Mele Kyari: the New Head of Nigeria's Oil Giant, NNPC

Premium Times

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday confirmed the appointment of the Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division (COMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC to Resume Oil Exploration in Chad Basin

Guardian

Two years after it suspended work following the abduction and subsequent death of 37 members of its oil prospecting team, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is to… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Appoints Kyari, New Chief Executive of NNPC

Vanguard

President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, appointed Mr. Mele Kyari, the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, with effect from July 8, 2019. Read more »

Nigeria: Refineries N141b Losses Surpass Allocations to Critical Sectors

Guardian

Refineries operated by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), recorded deficits running into N141billion within 13 months, between January 2018 and January 2019. Read more »

Nigeria: State Oil Firm to Resume Search in Chad Basin

Daily Trust

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, on Wednesday, said it will resume oil search in the Chad Basin as soon as it receives security clearance. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Charging of Fuel in U.S. Dollars Riles Motorists

The Herald

Motorists here have expressed concern over service stations which are charging for fuel in US dollars only despite a directive from Government that they should accept all forms of… Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Destroys 50 Illegal Refineries in Delta Creeks

This Day

As part of its continuous fight against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Navy (NN) yesterday said over 50 illegal refineries have been… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Phase Out Costly Power Deals Under New Investment Model

East African

Businesses seeking to invest in energy generation in Kenya may soon be able to do so through an auction system rather than the costly power-purchase agreements that are currently… Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Destroys 63 Illegal Refineries, 1,984 Storage Facilities in Delta

Vanguard

No fewer than 63 illegal refineries have been destroyed by the Nigerian Navy in Delta State, in its ongoing war against crude oil theft, illegal bunkering and pipeline vandalism. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Adjourns Govt's $406.7 Million Debt Recovery Suit Against Shell

Leadership

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday adjourned until Sept. 30, for continuation of trial in a debt recovery suit by the Federal Government against Shell Western Supply &… Read more »

Nigeria: Otedola Announces Completion of Divestment From Forte Oil

Premium Times

Billionaire oil magnate, Femi Otedola, on Wednesday announced the completion of his divestment plans from Forte Oil. Read more »

Nigeria: Renewable Energy Unlikely to Overtake Oil in Decades - Barkindo

This Day

The Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Dr. Mohammad Barkindo, has said the upcoming meeting of the group and its non-OPEC member allies… Read more »