Africa Energy Bank soon to takeoff as Nigeria completes its obligation as host nation- Lokpobi

Heineken Lokpobiri, Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources (oil) has announced that the Africa Energy Bank was ready to take off, with the completion of the facility dedicated for its use. Nigeria, in July 2024 was declared winner of the hosting right for the establishment of the bank’s headquarters after it competed with Ghana, Algeria, South…

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CBN outlines priorities for 2026

.Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, on Friday, laid out the bank’s strategic priorities for 2026, declaring that the coming year will be defined by efforts to strengthen the banking system, protect depositors, deepen financial stability, modernise payments, and reinforce Nigeria’s economic resilience. Speaking at the Bankers’ Dinner organised by the Chartered…

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NUPRC to offer 50 oil, gas blocks in December licensing round

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is set to auction 50 oil and gas blocks spanning multiple basins and terrains as part of its 2025 petroleum licensing initiative. The move represents a significant push to attract fresh capital into Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector under the framework established by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021….

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NLNG, NCDMB to Collaborate in Asset Intervention Programme

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) engaged in productive discussions towards collaboration in support of NLNG’s planned revamp and enhancement of key operational facilities in Trains 1 to 6 of the NLNG Plant. The initiative is aimed at improving asset performance and overallSophia Horsfall,General Manager, External Relations and…

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FG installs 1.5-megawatt solar hybrid mini-grid machine at Kano orthopaedic hospital

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 1.5-megawatt solar hybrid mini-grid at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, to boost reliable and affordable electricity supply for medical services. The Rural Electrification Agency’s Managing Director, Abba Abubakar-Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday during the groundbreaking ceremony in Kano. The event also featured the presentation of a 1.5-Tesla Magnetic…

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Reps move to seal revenue leakages, strengthen export controls

The House of Representatives’ Ad-hoc Committee on Pre-shipment Inspection of Exports and Non-Remittance of Crude Oil Proceeds has raised the alarm over massive revenue leakages that threaten Nigeria’s economic development. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Seyi Sowunmi (LP–Lagos), said at the opening of a capacity-building workshop in Abuja on Tuesday that billions of dollars are…

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