President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Coordinator, Technical Committee of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) for sale of crude and refined products in naira initiative, Maureen Ogbonna; a member of the committee, Solomon Tapa Mathew, and Managing Director, Dangote…
Petroleum Producers Decry Infrastructure, Technology Gap in Gas Market Integration
The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) has identified lack of finance, technological infrastructure and foreign over-dependency, as critical challenges facing the African energy markets integration. Dr Farouk Omar, Secretary-General of APPO, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Africa…
CREDICORP will Empower Nigerians, Curb Corruption — MD
Mr Uzoma Nwagba, Managing Director of the Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), says the scheme is critical to improving the living standards of Nigerians and curbing corruption across the system. Nwagba stated this on Tuesday during a ‘Meet the Press’…
APPO to Host Inaugural Energy Investment Roundtable at UNGA 2025
The Africa Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) has announced its maiden Energy Investment Roundtable – New York (2025), set to take place on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This high-level event aims to…
Nigeria Issues N50bn Green Bond to Boost Climate Finance
Dr Patience Oniha, Director-General of the DMO, says Nigeria is taking a significant step in tackling climate change with the issuance of a N50 billion Sovereign Green Bond. Oniha said this at an investors meeting for the Series III Sovereign…
Time for the World Bank to End Ban on Upstream Financing and Tackle Africa’s Energy Poverty Crisis – African Energy Chamber
The African Energy Chamber calls on the World Bank to end its ban on financing upstream oil and gas projects, urging the institution to align with Africa’s urgent need to eradicate energy poverty and achieve sustainable development. Lifting this ban is essential to unlocking the continent’s hydrocarbon resources, delivering reliable and affordable electricity to millions, and generating the revenues required to support Africa’s long-term energy transition.
NSIPA Debunks Viral Social Media Claims of Ongoing Beneficiary Payments
The National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) has officially debunked viral social media claims suggesting that payments are currently being made to beneficiaries of its programmes. The agency described the reports as entirely false, misleading, and unauthorized, calling it a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and undermine the credibility of its interventions. The agency emphasized that it does not disseminate information about disbursements or programme updates via Facebook or other unverified platforms.
Two New World Bank Reports Offer Roadmap for Sierra Leone’s Sustainable Growth Amid Climate Threats
Sierra Leone ranks among the 15 worst climate-affected economies, with projected temperature increases and erratic rainfall patterns threatening agriculture and infrastructure, potentially causing GDP losses of 9-10% by 2050 The World Bank today launched the Sierra Leone Country…
Dangote Refinery Offers Free PMS and Diesel Delivery Nationwide to Large Buyers, Extends Credit
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to revolutionize Nigeria’s energy sector with a nationwide free delivery scheme for PMS and diesel starting August 15, 2025. Backed by 4,000 new CNG-powered tankers and a credit line for major buyers, the initiative aims to cut fuel logistics costs, boost supply, and support economic growth across key industries.
₦20 Million Fine, Zero Tolerance: Lagos Electricity Regulator Cracks Down on Unlicensed Operators
LASERC ends transition period, asserts regulatory authority with binding Order and strict penalties to sanitize electricity operations across Lagos State. The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has officially declared the start of full regulatory enforcement over electricity operations in…
