EKEDC Raises Concern Over Rejection of Free Prepaid Meters The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has expressed concern over the rejection of free prepaid meters by some Band A customers under the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) scheme. The initiative was introduced to address the issue of estimated billing and improve transparency in electricity consumption. Speaking…
Nigeria to Leverage 37.5bn Barrels of Oil, 209tcf of Gas for Industrialisation – NUPRC The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging its vast hydrocarbon reserves, comprising 37.5 billion barrels of crude oil and 209.26 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, to drive industrialisation while ensuring decarbonisation for long-term sustainability….
NLNG Advances Carbon Reduction Efforts for a Net-Zero Future at NIES 2025. As Africa strives to unlock its vast energy potential to drive economic growth and industrial transformation, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to cutting carbon emissions in alignment with evolving market expectations. Speaking at the 8th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES)…
Minister, Stakeholders, Regulators to drive adoption of LPG and CNG at West Africa’s Largest Expo. The West Africa LPG Expo 2025, set to take place from March 3 to 4, 2025, in Lagos, will bring together top government officials, industry leaders, and global stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and…
Trump Revokes Chevron’s Venezuela Oil License Over Electoral Concerns U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is revoking a key license allowing Chevron to operate in Venezuela, citing a lack of progress on electoral reforms and the repatriation of Venezuelan migrants. In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared he was “reversing…
IEA, IEF, and OPEC Unite Industry Leaders for Crucial Talks on Energy Security. The International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Energy Forum (IEF), and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) brought together top policymakers and industry leaders today at the 15th IEA-IEF-OPEC Symposium on Energy Outlooks. This annual flagship event fosters vital…
Microsoft Pledges $1M to Train One Million Nigerians in AI Microsoft has committed $1 million over the next two years to enhance Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills for one million Nigerians, aiming to drive digital innovation and economic growth. The announcement was made by Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria, Ola Williams, during the launch of the…
Dangote, NNPCL Refineries Supplying Less Than 50% of Nigeria’s Fuel Demand – FG Despite a combined refining capacity of 985,000 barrels per day, Nigeria’s three operational refineries contribute less than 50% of the nation’s daily petrol consumption, according to the Federal Government. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) revealed that the shortfall…
Dar es Salaam Declaration: Africa Commits to Universal Energy Access The Dar es Salaam Declaration has marked a significant milestone in Africa’s pursuit of universal energy access, with leaders and development partners committing to electrifying 300 million people by 2030. The commitment was formalized at the African Energy Summit: Mission 300, held in Dar es…
Oil Prices Dip Amid Potential Ukraine Peace Talks and Rising U.S. Crude Stocks. Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as the possibility of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, coupled with a rise in U.S. crude inventories, put downward pressure on the market. Brent crude futures fell by 42 cents, or 0.6%, to $74.76 per…
