5 h. ago Energy Crisis: ‘Africa Must Stop Relying On Developed Countries To Grow Domestic Oil & Gas Sector’

In a renewed call to tackle the continent’s energy crisis, stakeholders have urged African governments to stop relying on developed countries for the development of local oil and gas industries, saying this will accelerate energy transition and economic independence across Africa. This message was central to discussions at the 2nd Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS), […]

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10 h. ago PIA: NUPRC releases cargo declaration guidelines to track oil exports, boost transparency

In compliance with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has released the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Advance Cargo Declaration Regulation Guidelines. The release of the guidelines is coming about 11 months after the NUPRC kick-started the project aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the upstream oil and gas […] The post PIA: NUPRC releases cargo declaration guidelines to track oil exports, boost transparency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nelly Agbogu: Revolutionising digital commerce and SME growth in Nigeria

Nelly Agbogu is a transformational entrepreneur, SME strategist, and digital commerce expert with 15+ years’ experience spanning oil & gas, read more Nelly Agbogu: Revolutionising digital commerce and SME growth in Nigeria

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7 d. ago NSC Revives Task Teams, Seeks Police Collaboration To Boost Enforcement

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has revived the monitoring and enforcement task teams’ activities across various locations in Lagos, Warri, Onne, Port Harcourt, and Calabar seaports. LEADERSHIP reports that the task teams were created to enforce standards across the maritime logistics chain. However, the council’s executive secretary, Dr Pius Akutah, called for the posting of […]

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8 d. ago FG brokers landmark peace deal between Sterling Oil and PENGASSAN

By Damiete Braide In a significant turn of events for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has successfully brokered a peaceful resolution between Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). This development brings an end to months of tension […] The post FG brokers landmark peace deal between Sterling Oil and PENGASSAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Divestment key to retaining value in Nigeria’s energy sector, says  Sen. Lokpobiri

The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reaffirmed that divestment is a vital component of the energy business. When strategically executed, he said, it delivers measurable benefits to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. He emphasized that the successful conclusion of long-pending divestment transactions under the #RenewedHope administration has […] The post Divestment key to retaining value in Nigeria’s energy sector, says  Sen. Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Eno lauds Seplat for deepening investment in oil, gas sector

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has commended Seplat Energy Unlimited for deepening investment in the oil and gas read more Eno lauds Seplat for deepening investment in oil, gas sector

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9 d. ago NCDMB Seeks Content Devt Fund’s Exclusion From Revenue Deductions

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has highlighted ongoing efforts to develop a robust oil and gas industry that will further promote local content and address skill gaps in the industry. The board said this would be accelerated with strong infrastructure backing and legislative reforms and also by excluding the Nigerian Content Development […]

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1 week ago Senate committee hails Tinubu’s drive for local capacity development in oil and gas, applauds NCDMB’s progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Senate Committee on Local Content has lauded the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its robust efforts to enhance local participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This commendation was delivered by the Chairman of the committee, Senator Joel Thomas, […] The post Senate committee hails Tinubu’s drive for local capacity development in oil and gas, applauds NCDMB’s progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Senate Committee Backs NCDMB On Indigenous Control Of Oil Sector

The Senate Committee on Local Content has commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its efforts in promoting local participation in the country’s oil and gas industry. Vice chairman of the Senate Committee and Senator representing Delta Central, Chief Ede Dafinone, made the commendation at the end of the first day of […]

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1 week ago Nigeria Strengthens Competitiveness In Oil & Gas – African Energy Chamber

The latest executive order by President Bola Tinubu to lower costs and enhance revenue from oil and gas projects is strengthening the competitiveness of doing business in Nigeria, says the African Energy Chamber (AEC). The Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost Efficiency Incentives Order (2025) introduces performance-based tax incentives for upstream operators and is expected to play […]

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1 week ago Senate committee hails NCDMB over progress on local content, industrial park

Tribune Online Senate committee hails NCDMB over progress on local content, industrial park During the visit, members of the committee undertook a tour of the board’s flagship project of the nearly completed Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS) located at Emeyal 1 in Ogbia Local Government Area. Senate committee hails NCDMB over progress on local content, industrial park Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Zulum Hails Military For Killing Top ISWAP Commander Abu Fatima

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has commended the Nigerian troops, members of the Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes over the recent killing of Abu Fatima, an Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) top commander alongside two others in Aleru Village of Kukawa local government area of the state. Governor Zulum gave […]

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2 w. ago PENGASSAN Secures 300% Wage Increase For Oil And Gas Workers

President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Comrade Festus Osifo, has revealed that the union has successfully negotiated wage increase of up to 300 per cent for some oil and gas workers. Osifo said that the union’s ongoing push for fair wage in the sector was in response to […]

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2 w. ago From learners to leaders: How Africa’s new tax justice champions want to shape continent’s future

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye Imagine a country rich in minerals, where beneath the surface lies immense wealth, yet the local communities see almost none of its benefits. Multinational corporations extract oil, gas, and minerals, reaping enormous profits, but through complex loopholes and weak regulations, they pay only a fraction of the taxes they owe. This robs […] The post From learners to leaders: How Africa’s new tax justice champions want to shape continent’s future appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oil and gas drives market surge as investors gain N1.90trn on NASD

Tribune Online Oil and gas drives market surge as investors gain N1.90trn on NASD Investors earned N1.90 trillion on NASD OTC Exchange last week as NASD All-Share Index and market capitalisation rose by 1.86 per cent to close at 3,248.00 valued at Oil and gas drives market surge as investors gain N1.90trn on NASD Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Army tests personnel on tactical readiness to protect national assets

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division Nigerian Army and Land Component Commander Joint Task Force (South-South) Operation Delta Safe, Major General Emmanuel Emekah, has emphasised the importance of physical fitness for personnel tasked with protecting critical national assets in the Niger Delta region. Speaking at the 6 Division two-day […] The post Army tests personnel on tactical readiness to protect national assets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dangote Cement transits from diesel to CNG, to convert 7,000 trucks by 2026

By Moses Akaigwe   Dangote Cement PLC (DCP) has announced plans to convert its fleet of over 7,000 trucks from automotive gas oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, to compressed natural gas (CNG) by the end of 2026. Group managing director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak, made this known on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, […] The post Dangote Cement transits from diesel to CNG, to convert 7,000 trucks by 2026 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PE Energy submits landmark engineering audit of oil & gas measurement systems to NUPRC

Tribune Online PE Energy submits landmark engineering audit of oil & gas measurement systems to NUPRC In what could best be described as a landmark milestone for Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry, PE Energy Limited,  has completed and officially submitted the Engineering Audit Report on Upstream Measurement Equipment and Facilities in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Sector to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).  The Engineering Audit Report was presented by the Chairman, PANA […] PE Energy submits landmark engineering audit of oil & gas measurement systems to NUPRC Tribune Online

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2 w. ago MSM plans to invest dollars in Nigeria’s cement, power sectors

Tribune Online MSM plans to invest dollars in Nigeria’s cement, power sectors AS part of an ambitious expansion strategy, Nigerian conglomerate MSM Group is ramping up its footprint in the country’s industrial sectors with multi-billion-dollar investments in the cement industry and power plants. The strategic plan of the company, currently a major player in the nation’s oil and gas industry, is to diversify its operation by going […] MSM plans to invest dollars in Nigeria’s cement, power sectors Tribune Online

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