NDPHC Begins Restoration of 225MW Gbarain NIPP Plant, Hands Project to OEM, Targets Completion in 12 Months The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has officially commenced the restoration of the 225MW Gbarain National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) in Bayelsa State, formally handing over the power plant to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Schneider…
When Africans Become Foreigners in Africa: Xenophobia, Economic Failure and the Unfinished African Project By Sola Adebawo Few stories capture the contradiction of African integration more vividly than Aliko Dangote’s frustration with travelling across the continent. Africa’s richest man has built businesses across national borders and invested billions of dollars in African economies. Yet…
Power Minister Breaks Ground on Three Interconnected Mini-Grid Projects in Adamawa The Federal Government has broken ground on three interconnected mini-grid projects in Kofare, Saminaka and Mbamba communities of Adamawa State, with a combined generation capacity of 13.5 megawatts, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to expand…
Falade, Aradel MD/CEO Receives Alirio Parra Lifeline Achievement Award Aradel Holdings Plc MD/CEO Adegbite Falade, received Dr. Alirio Parra Lifetime Achievement Award which recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and lasting impact within their field over the course of their career. The Award is named in honour of one of the…
NEPL/Seplat Energy JV Builds Contracting Capacity for Host Community Vendors The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) has organized a one-day sensitization workshop for vendors in its Western Assets Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) targeted at evaluating the approved HCDT contracting processes and reinforcing compliance with the procurement governance requirements….
Shell recognised for landmark achievements at NOG Energy Awards Shell has won awards at the 25th edition of the Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week Conference and Exhibition in Abuja in recognition of pioneering contributions to the energy industry in the country. It won the Equality in Energy award while a Shell company,…
NUPRC Welcomes ExxonMobil’s $1bn Investment, Awards PPLs to Winners of 2024 Licensing Round The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has commended ExxonMobil and its partners for committing $1 billion to the on-block activities for the Usan Infill Project in OML 138. The Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemyiwa Eyesan, gave the commendation at…
Usan Infill Project on-block Announces Commencement @ NOG Energy Week 2026 Joint announcement of the on-block commencement of $1bn Usan Infill Project (potential 40kbd production added to Nigeria) at the 2026 Nigeria Oil & Gas Energy Week (NOG) on July 8, 2026. The announcement was made by Jagir Baxi MD, Esso Nigeria with GCEO…
Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East) Limited Announces Start of Usan Infill Project Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore East) Limited (EEPN(OE)L), an affiliate of ExxonMobil, has commenced on-block activities for the Usan Infill Project in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 138, marking continued progress in developing Nigeria’s deepwater resources. The Usan Infill Project…
US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks The United States has re-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil, ending an earlier exemption that had allowed Iran to continue oil sales until August 21. The exemption will now end on July 17, following reports that three commercial vessels were attacked in and near…