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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NNPC/Heirs Energies Breaks New Ground as OML 17 Doubles Output.

Adds Over 135 MMscf/d to Nigeria’s Domestic Gas Supply The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) has achieved a major breakthrough with the innovative, rigless recompletion of a key non-associated gas well in OML 17. This was contained in a statement issued by Chidimma Ugbojiaku, theHead Corporate Communications unit ofHeirs Energies, made available to…

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NNPC to engage private partners to rebuild refineries – Ojulari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) plans to partner with private sector operators to rebuild and modernise its four refineries – located in Port Hacourt, Warri and Kaduna – with the aim to produce higher-quality fuels and improve operational efficiency. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer said on Monday. Ojulari said the company…

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