The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that at least 86 people tragically lost their lives in a tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. The incident occurred on Saturday, 18 January 2025, in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. According to Abdullahi Baba Arah, the agency’s Director General, all […]Read More
Eterna Plc has announced the appointment of Olumide Adeosun as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 February 2025. The disclosure, signed by company secretary David Edet, was shared via the Nigerian Exchange platform. Adeosun will succeed Abiola Lawal, who is set to step down on 31 January 2025. The Board expressed […]Read More
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reported that increased petrol production from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is intensifying pressure on Europe’s already sluggish fuel market. In its latest monthly report, OPEC highlighted that the Dangote Refinery, which began exporting petrol in December 2024, has contributed to an oversupply situation in the European fuel […]Read More
Global oil markets are on track to face a significant surplus in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). OPEC’s decision to ramp up production, combined with steady output growth from countries like the United States, Canada, and Guyana, is driving the projected glut. In its latest report, released on January 14, 2025, […]Read More
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, announced on Wednesday that the state-owned oil company has contributed ₦10 trillion to the federation account. He highlighted that this achievement makes NNPC the highest taxpayer in Nigeria and the only company in the country that consistently publishes 100% of its […]Read More
Coal continues to dominate South Africa’s energy portfolio, at over 80% of the country’s power generation mix JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) have been introduced in recent years to provide financial support to developing nations as they transition away from fossil fuels. In 2021, during the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of […]Read More
Oil prices climbed for a third consecutive session on Monday, with Brent crude surpassing $80 per barrel, marking its highest level in over four months. The rally is attributed to expanded U.S. sanctions targeting Russian crude exports to major buyers like China and India. Brent crude futures increased by $1.14 (1.43%) to $80.90 per barrel […]Read More
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued an order transferring regulatory oversight of Niger State’s electricity market to the Niger State Electricity Regulatory Commission (NSERC). This decision aligns with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the revised Electricity Act 2023. Niger State joins Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Oyo, Kogi, […]Read More
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has suggested he is open to the possibility of resuming natural gas transit through Ukraine after the current five-year transit agreement between Moscow and Kyiv expires. Fico has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to restart the transit, citing the impact of elevated energy costs on Slovakia and the broader region. […]Read More
Oil and gas giant Seplat has announced its ambition to double its crude oil production capacity within six months. This follows their acquisition of assets previously held by ExxonMobil, who have withdrawn from Nigeria’s onshore oil sector. Seplat’s Chief Financial Officer, Eleanor Adaralegbe, outlined this target in an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday. […]Read More
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