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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…
Fatona, Uche recognised for shaping Nigeria’s mining, energy future
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has awarded its highest honour, the NMGS/Shell Award, to the Chairman of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Dr. Layi Fatona, in recognition of his contributions to the country’s mining and energy…
Allies eye post-war mission to protect Strait of Hormuz
Ziggy Ojiegbe G7 nations have reaffirmed a unified commitment to safeguard maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing back against Iran’s emerging plan to impose tolls and tighten control over the critical global shipping route. Meeting in France, foreign…
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…
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…
NCDMB, Edison finalize deal to boost Bayelsa tourism
Radisson brand anchors in Yenegoa Sopuruchi Onwuka Bayelsa State is poised for a significant boost in tourism, hospitality and business activities as plans progress for the commissioning of a Radisson-branded hotel developed by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board…
