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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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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Aramco announces deals worth more than $30 billion with US companies

Saudi giant signed agreements and MoUs covering areas including liquefied natural gas, financial services, and advanced materials manufacturing Saudi Aramco has signed 17 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with major US companies with a potential total value of more than $30 billion, the state giant said on Wednesday. The MoUs and agreements include a…

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