The number of electricity consumers rose by 210,000 from 12.12 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 12.33 million in the first quarter of 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics stated in its Electricity Report for the first quarter…
…Refutes Dangote Refinery claims on NMDPRA of granting licences to import dirty fuel importation By Afolabi Ifeoluwakitan and Esther Agbo Following the claim by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), that Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) is granting licences…
…Improve access to quality childhood development, early learning opportunities Oando Foundation, a leading advocate for quality education in Nigeria, has partnered with the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to advance Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program in…
The Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2024 held recently in Abuja has emphasised the urgent need for innovation in Africa’s energy landscape. With new players like Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, and Uganda joining traditional leaders such as Nigeria,…
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mele Kolo Kyari has revealed how the deployment of new technologies has brought a breakthrough to the OB3 Gas pipeline project. Speaking during an inspection tour of the…
Kenya is negotiating with a subsidiary of Nigeria’s Sahara Group Ltd. to jointly construct a 30,000-ton facility for handling and storing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), according to sources familiar with the matter. The deal involves state-owned Kenya Pipeline Co. forming…
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting the socio-economic development of Nigeria, especially in its areas of operations in the Niger Delta. SPDC Director and Head of Corporate Relations, Igo Weli, made…
…Alleges NMDPRA still granting licences to import banned diesel, jet fuel By Seun Ibiyemi The Vice President, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, over the weekend accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of doing everything…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far on the AKK Gas Pipeline Project, spearheaded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd)and commended the…
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the Nembe Oilfields has resumed the production and export facility off Bayelsa coastline operation, shut due to oil spill from a loading mishap. Aiteo, who announced the resumption in a statement…
