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African nations adopt Nigeria’s Local Content model for continent’s energy future
Sopuruchi Onwuka African oil-producing countries have agreed to leverage Nigeria’s local content development model as a framework for securing Africa’s energy future, strengthening intra-continental energy access, and driving sustainable economic growth. The decision emerged as the central outcome of the…
NCDMB drives Nigeria’s energy capacity, Africa’s supply chain connectivity
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has emerged as a central force in building Nigeria’s energy industry capacity while expanding Africa’s oil and gas supply chain connectivity, industry leaders heard at the Nigerian International Energy Summit….
NNPC secures operating partner for refinery IJV
Nigeria underway to become Africa’s refining hub Private investors building refinery capacity to 3.0 mbd Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeria is underway to realizing the dream of becoming Africa’s refining hub after the national oil company finally secured partnership with a Chinese…
African leaders chart joint energy future at NIES 2026
Sopuruchi Onwuka Heads of government of African oil-producing nations have agreed to work together toward building a shared energy future that prioritizes intra-African energy access and security to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity. The commitment emerged as a key…
Chevron Nigeria wins CSR Leadership Award at NIES 2026
Chevron Nigeria Limited, has received Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award at the Award night organized at the State House, Aso Villa Abuja on Tuesday February 3, 2026, as part of the 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit. The Award was presented…
OPEC+ producers to keep output steady in March
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, will keep crude oil production unchanged in March. The decision was reached on Sunday at a meeting of key OPEC+ members,…
Chevron to continue Yoyo-Yolanda development after boundary resolution
Sopuruchi Onwuka American multinational oil major, Chevron, has declared commitment to development of the offshore Yoyo-Yolanda field located in joint maritime territory between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Chevron’s business managers in Nigeria and Mid-Africa Region stated Tuesday that the company…
Nigeria delivers as Africa Energy Bank moves closer to launch
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Federal Government has said it has met all its obligations toward the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), following the provision of a fully furnished headquarters in Abuja to enable the bank’s immediate take-off. The Minister…
IPPG urges Africa to shift from resource export to utilization
Sopuruchi Onwuka Independent crude oil and natural gas producing companies in Nigeria have called on African governments to urgently move away from inherited, export-focused petroleum models and instead design energy systems rooted in economic growth, industrial development, and national resilience….
PCTS calls for pan-industry collaboration on performance-based local content
Sopuruchi Onwuka International oil service contractors operating in Nigeria have called for stronger pan-industry collaboration to unlock full local capacity, improve efficiency, deepen technology transfer, and ensure consistent utilization of in-country investments across the petroleum sector. Chairman of the Petroleum…
