Osagie Okunbor: Stakeholders Laud Contributions of Industry Icon at Farewell Events Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie Okunbor, who retires at the end of this month, has been widely commended for his remarkable contributions to the oil and gas industry. Tributes poured in during a series of farewell events, recognizing his leadership in…
NCDMB Backs Yikodeen as It Unveils Africa’s Largest Safety Footwear Factory in Lagos The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has pledged its unwavering support for Yikodeen Company Limited as the indigenous firm expands its production of world-class safety boots in Lagos. Yikodeen officially launched its 120,000-square-foot safety footwear factory in Ejigbo, Lagos State,…
NCDMB, Dangote Refinery Inaugurate Joint Committee to Deepen Local Content The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Company have officially inaugurated a Joint Technical Committee (JTC) to enhance the implementation of local content in the operational phase of the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery. The inauguration,…
WIME Awards Hosts Global Webinar to Celebrate Women in Maritime, Energy, and Engineering. In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), International Day of Women in Diplomacy (June 24), and Day of the Seafarer (June 25), the Women in Maritime and Energy (WIME) Awards is hosting a virtual event spotlighting trailblazing women leaders…
Heirs Energies and Renaissance Africa Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Indigenous Oil & Gas Development In a powerful show of homegrown collaboration, Heirs Energies Limited and Renaissance Africa Energy Company have pledged to work together in advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through innovative, indigenous-led strategies. This commitment follows a high-level visit by Osa Igiehon,…
Shell, Oil Sector Pay Tribute as Osagie Okunbor Bows Out After 39 Years of Service Shell Nigeria and major players in the oil and gas industry are celebrating the retirement of Osagie Okunbor, the outgoing Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, after an illustrious 39-year career. A series of farewell events kicked off last…
Aradel Holdings Plc Clinches “Best Equity Deal in EMEA” at 2024 EMEA Finance Achievement Awards LONDON, June 24, 2025 — Aradel Holdings Plc has been named the winner of the “Best Equity Deal in EMEA” at the 2024 EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, in recognition of its landmark listing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The award…
Oil Prices Slide as Iran-Israel Ceasefire Takes Effect, Ending ’12-Day War’ Crude oil prices dropped sharply today after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel has officially taken effect, putting an end to nearly two weeks of escalating conflict that rattled energy markets and threatened global…
BP, Eni, and TotalEnergies Evacuate Foreign Staff from Iraq Amid Regional Tensions, Oil Output Unaffected Basra, Iraq – June 24, 2025 — Major international oil companies including BP, Eni, and TotalEnergies have begun withdrawing foreign personnel from their operations in Iraq’s oil-rich southern fields due to rising geopolitical tensions, according to a statement released by…
African Energy Week 2025 Launches Africa-Focused Energy Transition Track to Drive Investment and Inclusive Growth African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 is set to spotlight Africa’s path toward a just and inclusive energy future with the introduction of a dedicated Energy Transition Track at this year’s landmark event, taking place from September…