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Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), has pledged legislative support for the establishment of a transparent West African refined fuel pricing benchmark. Ugochinyere, made the commitment at the West Africa Refined Fuel Market 2026 Conference in Abuja, organised by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) ...
The Senate has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Seplat Energy, Network E&P Nigeria Ltd., and other oil firms to appear before its Public Accounts Committee. The directive followed the companies’ failure to attend Tuesday’s investigative hearing in Abuja to answer audit queries contained in reports reviewed by lawmakers. The newsmen report that Other companies handed ...
By Firdaus Jibril Global investment in offshore oil and gas development is gaining momentum, with Nigeria among the countries preparing a new wave of deepwater projects as operators increase spending on offshore assets. A new analysis by Westwood Global Energy Group shows that offshore field development investment decisions rose sharply in the first half of ...
Thirty-four-year-old community health nurse, Kabir Bello, carefully navigates a motorcycle down a narrow, sandy path in the Damangaza settlement of Lokogoma District, FCT. He is heading towards a community cut off from the nearest standard health facility. Strapped to the back of his motorcycle is a blue vaccine carrier packed with ice packs and life-saving ...
The Enugu State Government has commenced the construction of three new 33KV electricity feeders designed to end prolonged power outages and provide improved, stable and reliable electricity supply to communities in four Local Government Areas of the state. The project, which is being developed from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Station, Ugwuaji, will improve ...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KAEDC) over the company’s worsening financial position and its failure to meet key market and operational obligations. The decision was contained in Interim Order No. NERC/2026/086, issued by the commission on Monday, August 10, 2026, pursuant to Sections 75–79 of ...
Some residents of Lekki Phase 1 have decried the prolonged power outage that has crippled activities in parts of the neighbourhood for almost two weeks following a transformer fault. The residents also condemned what they described as negligence, poor communication and indifference on the part of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) during the blackout. ...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) says the recently concluded oil licensing round falls within the statutory mandate of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The company made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr Andy Odeh. The clarification followed recent media ...
The Enugu State Government has commenced the construction of three new 33KV feeders to provide improved, affordable, and stable electricity supply to communities in four Local Government Areas of the state. The project, which is being developed from the Ugwuaji Transmission Station, will serve communities in Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Aninri, and Awgu Council Areas. ...
By Precious Mark Nigeria has officially rejoined the World Energy Council (WEC) as its newest Member Committee, marking a significant step in the nation's efforts to advance clean and inclusive energy transitions across Africa. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a press release issued by the global energy body. The World Energy Council noted ...
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s formal admission as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC). Tinubu described the development as a proud moment for the country and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential ...
By Firdaus Jibril Heirs Energies has increased crude oil production from its OML 17 asset to about 55,000 barrels per day, following the reactivation of previously inactive wells and restoration of existing facilities. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies, Engr. Osayande Igiehon disclosed this during a session at the Nigeria Annual ...
By Firdaus Jibril Nigeria is shifting its focus from simply measuring electricity supply in kilowatts and megawatts to measuring how many communities and people have access to power, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said. Tegbe made the statement in Abuja on Friday while inaugurating the Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). ...
Energy remains the fundamental driver of industrial expansion and national economic transformation, serving as the indispensable currency of development in the modern global economy. This assertion formed the centerpiece of a keynote address delivered by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, during ...
A youth energy summit scheduled for Nov. 20 aims to build a 100 million-strong network through partnerships with industry leaders, government, local institutions and educational organisations. The summit is part of activities of the maiden Nigeria NOW! Global Investors Expo 2026, organised by EnergyNet Ltd. with support from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. ...
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed a strong commitment to partner with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to fast-track renewable energy projects across the state, admitting that it was unacceptable for Abia to lag behind given its vast potential. Receiving a high-level delegation from the REA, the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), and ...
By Firdaus Jibril The Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased its crude oil imports from African producers in July as the share of Nigerian crude in its feedstock declined, according to crude tracking data from Argus Media. The data revealed that Nigerian crude accounted for 71 percent of the refinery’s feedstock in July, down from 85 percent ...
By Firdaus Jibril The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has projected that Nigeria could attract between $30 billion and $50 billion in offshore oil and gas investments over the next five years as new projects move toward development. Speaking at the 49th Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE ...
By Firdaus Jibril Pan Ocean Oil Corporation and the New Cross group of companies have revealed that they are investing in cleaner energy solutions to complement Nigeria’s evolving energy mix and support an inclusive energy transition. The Group Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Abiodun Aunjabi, disclosed this while delivering the sponsor’s address at the 49th Society ...
…as REA performs groundbreaking for 13.92MWp project in Yobe The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has hit a cumulative total of 60.82 megawatts (MW) in recent decentralized mini-grid groundbreakings across the country. This milestone was achieved on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, following the flag-off ceremony for 13.92 megawatt-peak (MWp) of interconnected hybrid ...
The Federal Government has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a total of 13.92 megawatt-peak (MWp) interconnected hybrid solar mini-grid projects across five key locations in Yobe State. The flag-off ceremony took place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, across sites spanning Damaturu, Bade, Nguru, and Potiskum. The initiative forms part of a strategic drive to stabilize ...
By Firdaus Jibril The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Engr. Effiong Okon, has called on Nigeria to pursue an energy addition strategy, urging the country to expand investment in oil, gas, electricity, and renewable energy to strengthen energy security and drive economic growth. Making his first public address as Seplat Energy’s ...
By Firdaus Jibril The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies Limited, Engr. Osayande Igiehon, has revealed how the company doubled crude oil production at OML 17 without drilling new wells, describing the achievement as proof that existing assets can deliver significant growth through innovation and operational efficiency. Speaking at the 2026 Nigeria ...
