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Seplat’s 300MMscfd ANOH Gas Project delivers first commercial gas
Sopuruchi Onwuka Seplat Energy Plc has announced the commencement of commercial operations at its long-awaited Asa North and Ohaji (ANOH) Gas Processing Plant, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s domestic gas sector. The indigenous energy company, listed on the Nigerian…
Trump’s Greenland tariff threat deepens rift between Europe and the United States
Ziggy ojiegbe Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on European allies over their opposition to his proposed takeover of Greenland has sharply worsened relations between the United States and Europe, exposing growing mistrust within the transatlantic alliance. The US…
Japa: Death tolls on Mediterranean routes amplify the cost of diaspora remittances
By Sopuruchi Onwuka More than 3,000 African migrants died in the Mediterranean Sea in 2025 while attempting dangerous crossings into Europe, according to a new report by Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras. The report highlights the desperation that pushes young skilled…
WAPCo positions for Nigeria’s greater export agenda, regional demand boom
By Sopuruchi Onwuka The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has declared its readiness to play a leading role in advancing the economic and industrial aspirations of West African countries, citing the resilience of its assets, strong operational performance,…
Heirs to inherit over $70trn in 10 years as global poverty worsens
G20 committee demands coordinated response to inequality Sopuruchi Onwuka Descendants of millionaires will inherit over $70 trillion from wealth dynasties in the next 10 years when nearly half of global population is also predicted to increasingly slip into severe food…
Shrinking civic space: WSCIJ calls for rebuilding trust between police and media
Strengthening trust and collaboration between the police and the media has emerged as one of the key recommendations from the 2024 Journalism and Civic Space Status Report, launched by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in Lagos. The…
African local content policies must complement, not negate ACFTA vision
Nigerian oil independents are technically capable, but poorly funded Dr. Emmanuel Okoroafor, erudite and practiced, sits on the board of one of Nigeria’s fasted growing integrated energy companies, Hobark International Limited, as Executive Director. With over 30 years of vast…
More oil coming to market as global 2P reserves hit 1.5 trillion barrels
Global 1P reserves grow by 5Bbbls A total of 1.572 trillion barrels produced in past 124 years Sopuruchi Onwuka The world is not really coming to the end of petroleum consumption as more exploration and production investments achieve significant reserves…
Oida Fireside Chat: Fatona lays model for overcoming local capacity challenges
Sopuruchi Onwuka With crew change becoming imminent in the Nigerian petroleum industry, it has become urgent for independent players to prepare for greater roles in meeting Africa’s long term energy needs. And capacity growth strategies for sustainable petroleum industry operations…
OIDA Fireside Chat: UNOC chief canvasses intra-African energy alliance
Sopuruchi Onwuka The need for collaboration among players in the African energy industry has become urgent in order to join forces in meeting the rising demand associated with the continent’s growing youth and productive population. It is in this line…
