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In a move set to reshape West Africa's industrial and renewable energy landscapes, the Niger State Government has officially handed over 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills Limited for the development of a landmark 200MW solar farm and the integrated African Industries Group (AIG) Industrial Park. The project, described as what will likely ...
Seventy young professionals have graduated from the NLNG Train 7 Project Human Capacity Development Basic Training Programme, completing an intensive one-year programme in Data Analysis and Supply Chain Management. The milestone underscores NLNG’s commitment to developing a skilled, industry-ready workforce and strenghtening Nigeria’s capacity to compete in an increasingly dynamic global energy sector. Beyond their ...
Africa’s leading gender equity advocate in the energy industry, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has congratulated one of its distinguished Board of Trustees members and prominent professionals, Mrs. Elohor Aiboni, on her appointment as Executive Vice President and Chairman of Shell Companies in Nigeria, making her the first Nigerian to occupy the combined leadership ...
By Mathew Ibiyemi Electricity. It is one conversation that instantly commands the attention of a Nigerian. No doubt, it is a very critical utility. Yet, while our newsfeeds are constantly flooded with what has not been done, we often ignore the quiet off-grid revolution happening right under our noses. This isn't a facade, we are ...
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has presented a License to Construct (LTC) to Foster Petroleum Development Company Limited for the development of a 30,000 barrels per day refinery in Gokana, Rivers State. The license was presented by the Executive Director, Hydrocarbon Processing, Plants Installations and Transportation Infrastructure, Engr. Francis Ogaree, on ...
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar has called for enhanced cooperation and transparency from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). As Nigeria prepares for the 2026 Validation, which commences on July 1, 2026, the NEITI ES noted that he would appreciate the timely receipt of ...
By Precious Mark The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), in partnership with S&P Global Energy, has called for expanded domestic refining and a urgent strengthening of West Africa’s energy systems to counter rising global geopolitical tensions and recurring oil market shocks. The webinar, held on Thursday and titled “The Iran War Aftermath: Reading ...
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has attributed its decline in revenue and sales volumes in 2025 to a combination of macroeconomic challenges, supply disruptions, price volatility and intense competition in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr Jean-Philippe Torres, disclosed this at the company’s 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually ...
The 2026 edition of NOG Energy Week is expected to bring together thousands of energy stakeholders from across the globe, with organizers projecting participation from 7,500 attendees, 300 international exhibitors, and representatives from 85 countries. The five-day event, which remains one of Africa’s leading energy industry platforms, will host 2,000 delegates, 150 speakers, and 50 ...
…as Marno bows out after over 6 years Former Managing Director Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) Elohor Aiboni, currently on assignment as Asset Director at Brunei Shell Petroleum, has been named Executive Vice President and Country Chair Nigeria, taking over from Marno de Jong who leaves Shell to pursue an opportunity elsewhere, after ...
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics (LADOL), has commenced a 12-month Human Capacity Development (HCD) programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with critical competencies required to support supply base operations within the oil and gas industry. The programme, ...
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) led by its Director General has sought enhanced collaboration with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on development initiatives within the energy sector. This was made known when the ECN team led by the Director General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, paid a courtesy visit to the Commission. Speaking during the ...
Over 4.5 million Nigerians have been connected to electricity under the ambitious Mission 300 initiative. This was revealed in a press statement made available to Journalists on Tuesday. The project which is a joint partnership between the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group has reached a continental milestone, providing electricity to over ...
…as Gov't reaffirms readiness to support operators, host communities Sahara Energy Group has initiated moves to resuscitate an oil field in Ondo State. The company made this known during a courtesy visit on Tuesday to the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa at the Governors office, Akure. Speaking, the Executive Director of Sahara Energy, Kola ...
By Precious Mark Managing Director of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Adeleye Falade has noted that the ongoing progress on the Train 7 project would significantly boost production capacity from 22 million to 30 million tonnes per annum. Falade made this known when he led members of his management team on a working visit to Bianca ...
...as FGN formally files appeal in ongoing appeal against High Court ruling Eurafric Energy’s challenge of the federal government’s revocation of its expired license, which granted it the operatorship of Dawes-Island Marginal Field, suffered a major setback as a Lagos Federal High Court dismissed the case brought against the federal government in its entirety. The ...
The ECOWAS Parliament is scheduled to begin a week-long meeting of its delocalised joint committee aimed at addressing West Africa’s renewable energy and electricity challenges in Dakar, Senegal, on Monday. A parliamentary statement on Sunday said the meeting is themed: “Harnessing Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification and Empowerment of Rural Economies in the ECOWAS Region: ...
Determined to build Nigerian workforce with practical skills for top careers in the local and international oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) and Bristow Helicopters Nigeria Limited (BHNL), has commenced a significant Human Capacity Development (HCD) programme aimed at developing a new generation ...
...commissions 20MW mini-grid project in Kogi In commemoration of Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its aggressive drive in deploying off-grid and mini-grid power solutions to power the nation’s underserved communities, universities, markets, and hospitals. The President in his democracy day broadcast reiterated his administration's stance that ...
Nigeria and the Canadian Province of Alberta have taken steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the gas sector, with a focus on energy transition, emissions reduction and capacity development.Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo today held bilateral discussions with Alberta's Minister of Energy and Minerals, Hon. Brian Jean, in Calgary, Canada. ...
The 9th edition of the NCDMB/NTA Science Quiz Competition for Secondary Schools in Bayelsa State came to a close on Wednesday at the Nigerian Content Tower (NCT) Conference Centre, Swali, Yenagoa, with Kaiama Grammar School, Kaiama, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, and Federal Government Girls College, Imiringi, Ogbia Local Government Area, clinching the top prizes, ...
..as oil production hits 11-month high Nigeria’s oil production witnessed an upswing in May 2026, averaging 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil and 170,446 barrels of condensates per day, bringing the total combined production to 1, 700, 800 barrels per day and consolidating Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest oil producer. The average crude oil production recorded ...
