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S. Africa partners AOW:Energy to advance upstream investment drive
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Republic of South Africa is partnering with AOW:Energy on what is shaping up to be one of the most compelling upstream investment showcases of 2026, reinforcing a long-standing relationship between the country and the conference platform. Originally…
WIEN calls for structural reform to unlock women’s potential in energy sector
Sopuruchi Onwuka Female professionals, advocacy groups and women-led enterprises in Nigeria’s energy industry have raised concerns over low patronage from government and operating companies, despite growing opportunities in the global energy market. The leading advocacy group promoting gender equity and…
NNPC rebuilding corporate culture, shopping partners before future IPO __Ojulari
Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeran National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has declared that it is currently placing internal reform at the center of its transformation drive, with secondary objectives focused on plugging capacity gaps with private partnerships while exploring low-cost funding. Oracle…
NCDMB pledges support as Esso, LADOL team on shorebase facility
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepen collaboration with LADOL and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) to develop facilities and capabilities that will position Nigeria as a key hub…
Moniepoint acquires controlling stake in Kenyan microfinance bank
Ziggy Ojiegbe Nigerian digital payments firm Moniepoint has acquired a 78% stake in Sumac, a Kenyan microfinance bank, as part of its rapid expansion across Africa’s financial services sector. Over the past five years, Moniepoint has evolved from a technology…
FG in rush for more barrels as oil prices soar
Sopuruchi Onwuka Beyond prevailing pressure on operating companies to rapidly pump more barrels into the market to meet up with revenue aspirations projected in the 2026 fiscal plans, the upstream petroleum industry regulators are in sync to accelerate approval process…
FG authorizes SeaSeis for 3D seismic and gravity data acquisition
Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeria’s petroleum rights administrator, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has authorized SeaSeis Geophysical Limited to launch off seismic and gravity data acquisition offshore Niger Delta. The seismic campaign hosted in a Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) No….
NUPRC backs high-stakes upstream investment forum at AOW:Energy 2026
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has endorsed a new investment platform focused on Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector, set to take place during AOW:Energy 2026 later this year. Organisers say the Nigerian Upstream Investment Forum…
Trump floats $750bn deal as Europe scrambles for LNG supplies
Sopuruchi Onwuka Tensions in global energy markets are intensifying as the United States moves to secure a major long-term supply arrangement with the European Union, offering a package of deals that could reach $750 billion through 2028. The proposal, which…
South Africa–US relations worsen over G7 summit dispute
As France drops South Africa’s invite to G7 summit Frank Okon Tensions between United States and South Africa have escalated amid a diplomatic dispute linked to the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in France. The strain follows reports that the administration…
