Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, says it has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the HI offshore gas project in the country. The decision, taken in partnership with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, saw the injection of $2 billion in the shallow offshore HI field in…
The Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), a professional body of journalists dedicated to promoting accurate reporting and informed discourse on Nigeria’s energy and extractive industries, has successfully hosted the 2025 edition of its Annual Conference at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. With the theme “Nigeria’s Energy Future: Exploring Opportunities and Addressing Risks…
Nigerian-born author and cultural storyteller Oyindamola Olugbile has won the 2025 NLNG-sponsored Nigeria Prize for Literature, defeating Chigozie Obioma and Nikki May. The Nigeria Prize for Literature, established in 2004, is one of the country’s most prestigious literary awards. The Advisory Board for the Prize, chaired by Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, announced Ms Olugbile’s victory at the…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to revamping Nigeria’s power sector, following his recent approval of the defrayment of the ₦4 trillion legacy debts owed to generation companies (GenCos). Recall that in July 2025, President Tinubu met…
The Nigerian UPstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, says it has implemented series of transformative and regulatory interventions designed to reposition Nigeria’s upstream sector for competitiveness, resilience and sustainable growth, adding that through these efforts, the Commission is not only driving the rebound of the oil and gas industry, but also shaping Nigeria’slong-term energy future. The …
The Nigerian UPstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, says it has implemented series of transformative and regulatory interventions designed to reposition Nigeria’s upstream sector for competitiveness, resilience and sustainable growth, adding that through these efforts, the Commission is not only driving the rebound of the oil and gas industry, but also shaping Nigeria’s long-term energy future….
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoriong Board (NCDMB), and Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) have distributed about $42million loans to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to boost local participation in the oil and gas industry. The Head, Specialized Business at NEXIM, Muhammed Z. Awami, made the disclosure during a panel session at the NCDMB stakeholders’…
In a statement, Benjamin Hundeyin, force spokesperson, said the police suspended the enforcement of the policy out of consideration for Nigerians and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Despite a court order asking for a suspension of the policy, Hundeyin insisted that “no clear” court order stopped the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy. The…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has unveiled a comprehensive Gas Development Roadmap aimed at unlocking over 55 trillion cubic feet of uncommitted gas reserves and attracting billions of dollars in new investments across Nigeria’s gas value chain. According to the Commission, the initiative has already attracted about $4.9 billion in capital expenditure (CAPEX)…
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a major restructuring of its operations with the creation of a new subsidiary, Excel Electricity Distribution Company Limited, which will exclusively handle power distribution across Lagos State. In a statement, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Babatunde Lasaki, said the establishment of the new subsidiary was in full…
