In a landmark address at Day one of the ongoing Nigeria International Energy summit, Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, reflected on Nigeria’s major energy sector achievements in 2024 and their broader implications for Africa’s energy transformation;…
Shell Oil Spill Allegedly Leaves Bayelsa Community Struggling with Severe Water Crisis
The people of Obololi Community in the Tarakiri clan of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State are appealing for portable water and food to enable them to survive the current oil industry induced environmental degradation. The community claims…
Okeho Summit Focuses on Economic Revitalization as Speakers Emphasize Agribusiness, Local Industries
The Okeho Economic and Industrial Awareness Summit 2025 convened on Saturday, 22nd February, drew prominent figures to the Okeho Town Hall to discuss strategies for revitalizing the ancient town’s economy. Organized by Egbe Omo Ibile Okeho and led by a…
Dangote Confirms Over N600bn Worth of Petrol in Stock
…as Zambia seeks Dangote’s investment in its energy sector President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has revealed that his company – the Dangote Petroleum Refinery – has enough Premium Motor Spirit (PMS, otherwise known as petrol) in storage…
MEMAN Calls for Rail Transport to Curb Fuel Tanker Accidents, Supports New Safety Regulations
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has advocated for the reintroduction of rail transport for fuel distribution to help curb the rising number of truck accidents on Nigerian roads. MEMAN’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Clement Isong, made this…
Seplat Energy Clinches ‘Deal of the Year’ at New Telegraph Award
Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange, has clinched the ‘Deal of the Year’ Award at the recently held New Telegraph Newspaper Awards. Seplat Energy completed the…
Nigeria To Witness First Lunar Crescent on Feb. 28 – NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said that Nigeria will likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on Feb. 28, 2025. Dr Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, who said this in a…
Nigeria, Japan To Strengthen Bilateral Energy Partnership
Nigeria and Japan have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral energy partnership following the visit of the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, and a high-level delegation to Japan. Malam Mutari Ibrahim, Director of Promotion and Outreach (PIO) at…
HEDA to Host 38th ACSR Conference, Tackling Corruption and Ethical Governance in Nigeria
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is set to convene the 38th edition of its flagship Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Abuja. This critical national dialogue will feature Professor Shehu Abdullahi as…
Africa: Afreximbank to Set up $1 Billion Oil Service Financing Facility in Guyana
Afreximbank Advocates for Increased Local Participation in Guyana’s Oil Value Chain In a significant announcement at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo being held from, February 18 – 21, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board…
