Energy Reporting requires new dimension as the industry grows.
As the Energy lndustry grows and becomes more complex, reporting on it requires greater depth…
FCCPC warns DisCos: No charging consumers for obsolete meter replacement
.The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has told electricity distribution companies that customers will not bear the cost of replacing obsolete prepaid meters. FCCPC chief Tunji Bello issued the warning in Abuja. Bello spoke at a stakeholder engagement on consumer protection and regulatory cooperation in the electricity sector. The meeting brought together the Nigerian…
Filling stations slash petrol prices as depot competition deepens
Major filling stations, including MRS and AA Rano, have cut petrol pump prices, offering relief to Nigerian motorists. The reductions follow a fresh wave of price cuts at private depots, with Dangote Refinery’s pricing strategy shaping the market. A market survey on Saturday showed MRS filling stations in Abuja reduced the retail price of Premium…
NNPCL deploys 1,000 young professionals after one-year training.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially deployed more than 1,000 young Nigerian professionals into its workforce after they completed a one-year internship, intensive training and performance evaluation programme. Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari made the announcement on NNPCL’s official social media platforms, describing the exercise as a significant milestone in the…
OPEC+ approves fourth straight 188,000 bpd output hike for September
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, OPEC+, has approved a 188,000 barrels per day increase in oil production quotas for September. This is the fourthconsecutive monthly output hike as the group continues unwinding supply cuts introduced in 2023. The decision was announced on Sunday after a virtual meeting involving seven key members…
NNPC cuts petrol price in Lagos, Abuja, releases full state-by-state list
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has released new pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across its retail stations nationwide. Motorists in Lagos now pay N1,265 per litre, a N35 cut from N1,300, while Abuja buyers pay N1,335 after a N15 reduction from N1,350. Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom have the lowest NNPC petrol…
Energy Reporting requires new dimension as the industry grows.
As the Energy lndustry grows and becomes more complex, reporting on it requires greater depth and context This was the message to an Executive Master Class on Journalism, organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE, in partnership with SEQUEST UPSTREAM COMPANY LTD, with the theme “Engineering the Narrative: Why Technical Knowledge Matters in Energy…
Imported petrol now costs more than Dangote fuel, industry data shows
The landed cost of imported petrol has climbed above the price of Dangote refinery’s product, strengthening arguments for Nigeria to stop fuel imports and rely on local refining. According to the latest Energy Bulletin from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, imported petrol cost N1,223.32 per litre as of July 29, higher than Dangote’s…
NNPC to acquire Seplat’s 10% JV stake for $281.6m
Seplat Energy Plc has agreed to sell a 10 per cent interest in the NNPCL-SEPNU Joint Venture to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for $281.6m. The company says the deal will boost shareholder returns and strengthen its balance sheet. Seplat disclosed the transaction on Thursday in its unaudited financial results for the six months…
FG confirms electricity subsidy phase-out from 2027, says no tariff hike for now
The federal government has confirmed it will end electricity subsidies from 2027. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe announced this at a media interactive session on Friday. He said President Bola Tinubu gave the government a direct mandate to clear existing debts in the power sector and build structures that stop new liabilities from piling up….
FG removes import duty, VAT on cooking gas, CNG vehicles to cut energy costs
The Federal Government has removed import duty and Value Added Tax on cooking gas, compressed natural gas and electric vehicles to boost cleaner energy adoption. The Nigeria Customs Service announced the tax incentives on Thursday, July 30, 2026, under the Presidential Gas for Growth Initiative. The policy is expected to lower the cost of bringing…
