WED 2026: Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Region’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship June 5 is observed globally as World Environment Day (WED), an occasion that highlights the importance of environmental awareness and responsible action. This year’s theme, “A Global Call for Climate Action,” reflects the importance of coordinated efforts to address climate-related challenges affecting people,…
NNPC Enhances Diagnostic Healthcare Capacity with MRI Machine Donation to Dala Orthopaedic Hospital NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., has commissioned and handed over a fully installed a state-of-the-art, 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) System to the National Orthopaedic Hospital (NOH), Dala, Kano State. The intervention, which is…
Tegbe Holds Strategic Talks with Chinese Ambassador on Expanding Nigeria-China Cooperation in Power The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) Joseph Tegbe held high-level talks with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Yu Dunhai on deepening bilateral cooperation across critical sectors including electricity, infrastructure and industrial development. The discussions, held in Abuja, centred…
Dangote Refinery Ramps Up to 700,000 Barrels Per Day, Strengthening Africa’s Energy Landscape Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s operational expansion and further cementing its position…
NUPRC Seeks Greater Financial Support for Gas Sector Growth The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged financial institutions to play a more active role in supporting operators to expand domestic gas production and accelerate investment in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the call during a…
Gambia Signs Offshore Block Exploration Deal with Eni in Major Upstream Push The Government of The Gambia has signed a Petroleum Exploration, Development and Production Licence Agreement (PEPLA) for Offshore Block A1 with Eni Gambia Ltd, marking a significant milestone in its drive to attract investment into the country’s upstream petroleum sector. The agreement…
India’s Solar Boom Runs Into a Grid Reckoning A regulatory overhaul of India’s grid has sparked fears in the solar power industry that they may suffer a negative impact on profitability. The overhaul includes a stipulation regarding penalties for solar generators if they fail to deliver the electricity that they have committed to supply…
Oil Prices Dip as Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Revives Iran Deal Hopes Oil prices were under pressure in early Asian trade on Thursday following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The agreement could ultimately help clear the way for a broader U.S.-Iran deal, which would eventually see the Strait of Hormuz reopen…
Trump Plans $700 Million Lifeline for U.S. Coal Power Plants President Donald Trump plans to allocate a support package of $700 million for coal power generation, Reuters has reported, citing an unnamed White House official ahead of a formal announcement by the U.S. President. The plan is to invoke the 1950 Defense Production Act,…
NERC Approves Special Compensation for Eligible Band A Customers Affected by Grid Generation Constraints The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) hereby notifies electricity consumers and stakeholders of the issuance of Directive No. NERC/2026/002 on the Special Compensation of Band A Customers Arising from Grid Generation Constraints. The directive was introduced in recognition of the…