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Over 143 firms jostle for 50 oil blocks as NUPRC holds bid round
The Federal Government will on Tuesday commence the commercial bidding phase of its much-publicised 2025 Oil and Gas Licensing Round, with 143 prequalified companies set to compete for exploration and production rights over 50 petroleum blocks spread across Nigeria’s major…
NLNG celebrates Prof Bart Nnaji at 70, honours his contribution to innovation
NLNG has paid tribute to Professor Bart Nnaji at 70, highlighting his more than two decades of contribution to the governance, credibility and international reach of The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation. The former Minister of Power and Chairman…
DisCos accuse NERC of ‘power grab’ as new CapEx provision accounts framework takes off
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have rejected the fresh order by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) requiring them to establish dedicated Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Provision Accounts into which a substantial portion of their residual revenues must be paid after offsetting operating…
NLNG restates commitment to operational excellence
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining safe, reliable and efficient operations, declaring that operational excellence will remain central to its efforts to set industry benchmarks and drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s energy sector. The company made…
Africa’s gas challenge is delivery, not resources – Attah
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has called for stronger alignment across the gas value chain to unlock Africa’s energy potential, strengthen energy security, and accelerate industrialisation. The company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Attah, stressed that Africa’s challenge…
Inflation, forex may worsen as Dangote Refinery dumps Naira for dollar pricing
Ziggy Ojegbe Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is facing a major policy and commercial shift after Dangote Petroleum Refinery discontinued naira-denominated sales of refined petroleum products, replacing them with dollar-based pricing in a move that could intensify pressure on the foreign…
AEW 2026: Eskom, ZESCO, UETCL executives confirmed for Power Africa Today
Senior executives from some of Southern Africa’s leading power utilities and grid operators have been confirmed as speakers at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, underscoring growing efforts to strengthen transmission infrastructure, modernise electricity grids…
WIEN restates commitment to professional excellence in energy sector
Africa’s leading gender equity organization in the energy industry, Women In Energy Network (WIEN), has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping female professionals with the leadership, mentoring and networking opportunities needed to accelerate their careers and strengthen women’s participation across the…
Retailers urge FG to revive Warri, P/H, Kaduna refineries to guarantee energy security
Retailers in the downstream sector under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on the Federal Government to immediately restore full commercial operations at the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries, warning…
FG constitutes committee on operationalisation of Electricity Act 2023 amid market decentralisation
Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe Federal Government has inaugurated a nine-member inter-agency committee to address emerging policy, regulatory and operational issues arising from the decentralisation of Nigeria’s electricity market. According to the government, the move is geared towards ensuring a…
