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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) and Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Limited, have launched a Human Capacity Development programme to train 48 Nigerians in subsea engineering. The initiative is part of the board’s efforts to address critical skills gaps and strengthen indigenous technical expertise…

The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has asked the Federal Government to include licensed marketers in free cooking gas cylinder distribution and refill programmes. The association said its members can help the government reach more households, improve cylinder safety and speed up the adoption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly called cooking…

The Presidency has dismissed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that the Federal Government is withholding N250 billion in Nigeria LNG dividends meant for each of the 36 states. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, called the allegation false and inconsistent with NLNG’s financial records in a statement on…

TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Nigeria, highlighting 70 years as a downstream operator and 67 years as an upstream operator in the country. Speaking on behalf of the company at the 2026 Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria, NAEC, Annual Energy Conference in Lagos themed “Access to Assets: Empowering Players…

The Federal Government says it has settled N1.23 trillion in power sector debts and will not allow fresh arrears to pile up again. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe disclosed this at the Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria (HBSAN) Energy Conference in Lagos. Tegbe said the objective goes beyond clearing old obligations. The government, he…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is moving closer to an initial public offering after completing a baseline readiness assessment and starting to fix governance and financial reporting gaps. Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Bashir Ojulari said this in an interview on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Ojulari said NNPC had completed its preliminary assessment and…

Shell Petroleum B.V. has signed an agreement to sell its interest in the Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Nigerian energy company, Vaaris Energy Limited. The company which has operated in Nigeria’s domestic gas distribution for 25 years said the agreement provides a stronger platform for the business’ next chapter under new ownership. A statement by…

Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has launched a 12-month training program at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, Osogbo, Osun State. The initiative will equip 60 young Nigerians with specialized expertise in oil and gas engineering as well as…