OPEC Is Fracturing – But Nigeria’s Real Problem is at Home By Sola Adebawo For decades, Nigeria’s engagement with OPEC has followed a familiar script: quotas, compliance, and the politics of collective supply management. Today, that script is under strain. Much of the current commentary focuses on exits, fractures, and geopolitical divergence within OPEC. These…
Dangote Refinery Recalls Redeployed Engineers Dangote Petroleum Refinery has approved the recall of engineers previously redeployed across its business units, following what management described as a conditional pardon after internal disciplinary actions linked to operational disruptions. In an internal communication to staff, the company said the decision followed an extensive review process and numerous appeals…
President Tinubu Nominates Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as New Chief Executive of NMDPRA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the public interest. The President has also approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Abdullahi…
President Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution. The nomination follows the resignation of the former Minister,…
Nigeria Positions Local Oil Firms as Global Partners at OTC 2026 Nigeria is pushing its indigenous oil and gas firms as global partners, using the Offshore Technology Conference 2026 in Houston to attract investment and reshape industry perceptions. The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) says its delegation is focused on converting technical capacity into…
NUPRC Commends Ingentia Energies Strong Leadership …Ingentia targets 30,000bpd by 2030 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening indigenous participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry while insisting on strict regulatory compliance, corporate responsibility, and investment in human capital development. Speaking during a strategic engagement with the Chairman of…
Aveon Offshore Executes Complex Projects In complex offshore projects, outcomes are not driven by effort alone. They are shaped by structure. Every phase, from planning to fabrication, from installation to delivery, requires coordination, clarity, and control. Without it, even the most experienced teams face delays, misalignment, and unnecessary risk. At Aveon Offshore, execution is not…
Weli says Renaissance has added 100,000 Barrels of Production Mr. Igo Weli, Vice President, Relations and Sustainable Development at Renaissance Africa Energy (REA) revealed that the company in the first 100 days has added 100,000 barrels of production. Weli made this statement at the Energy Times Award recently. According to the Renaissance helmsman, “we’re a…
GCEO NNPC Bags Vanguard Newspaper’s Energy Innovation Award Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has bagged the Vanguard Newspapers’ 2025 Energy Innovation and Reform Icon of the Year Award. The award, which celebrates Nigerians making notable impacts across various fields, was received on his behalf by the company’s Executive Vice…
Seplat Energy Wins Governance, Brand Awards as Shares Top ₦10,000 Seplat Energy Plc, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy producer, listed in Lagos and London, has secured a series of independent regulatory, market, and industry recognitions that underscore growing investor confidence in its governance standards, financial discipline, and growth execution. On April 14, Seplat became the first…