The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria Mission Director, Ms. Melissa Jones, on Friday, 1st November 2024, visited Lagos Water Corporation Lekki Waterworks facility prior to the commencement of rehabilitation of water infrastructure. The Director was received by…
Sahara Group Foundation Launches MADAA Initiative to Empower African Entrepreneurs
The Sahara Group Foundation has officially launched its Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiative, designed to empower aspiring African entrepreneurs and help them realize their business aspirations. During the unveiling of MADAA, Chidilim Menakaya, Head of Programs at Sahara…
FG Appoints Afreximbank as Settlement Bank for Naira-Based Transactions on Crude Oil, Petroleum Sales
With the commencement of PMS production from the Dangote Group’s 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, the Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed the African Export-Import Bank also known as Afreximbank as the Settlement Bank for naira-based transactions on crude oil and refined petroleum…
OTL: MDGIF Highlights Integrated Policy, Infrastructure, and Tech Investments as Crucial for Tapping Nigeria’s Abundant Gas Reserves
…Calls for Ongoing Government Support as Nigeria’s Gas Pipeline Network Meets Only 10% of Local Demand The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), operating under the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has indicated that a comprehensive…
LAGOS Holds Five-Day Intensive Workshop To Harmonize Y2025 Health Plans Across MDAS
….As State Health Sector Gears Up for Unified 2025 Strategic Goals The Lagos State Ministry of Health has convened the Year 2025 Lagos State Health Sector Annual Operational Harmonization Workshop, aimed at aligning the 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) across…
NAPE Pre-Conference: Leveraging Divestments, Local Content Capacity to Enhance Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry
As the 42nd annual international conference of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) approaches, taking place from November 10-14, a pre-conference workshop has been held to discuss critical issues impacting the industry. In his opening remarks, Dr. Abiodun Ogunjobi,…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Clarifies: No Payments Received from IPMAN for Refined Products
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has clarified it has not received any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to purchase refined petroleum products. In a statement made available to the media, the refinery stated that although discussions…
NMDPRA: Nigeria’s Daily Fuel Consumption Could Reach 50 Million Liters – Farouk Ahmed
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has stated that petrol consumption had fallen to 4.5 million liters following the removal of subsidies by President Bola Tinubu. He made this disclosure at…
We Have Enough Fuel Stock, Major Energies Marketers Reassure Nigerians
Addressing the recurring concerns of a perceived tightness in the petroleum supply market, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) have reassured the public and all stakeholders that MEMAN has a robust supply of petroleum products readily available. Reaffirming…
OTL: Marowin Showcases Exclusive Partnership with Elcometer – Set to Enhance Industry Uptime
Indigenous engineering and procurement firm, Marowin Engineering and Development Limited, has announced its exclusive partnership with Elcometer, a renowned manufacturer of equipment crucial for maintaining integrity and flow assurance in pipeline systems. The collaboration, showcased at the ongoing African Downstream…