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Programme Unveiled for Eighth SAIPEC 2024

The eighth edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) returns to the Eko Convention Center in Lagos from 13-15 February 2024. This premier industry event, is hosted by PETAN in strategic partnership with the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and NNPC Limited. Keeping […]

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Aliko Dangote celebrates African Young Global Leaders

Dangote appreciates Tinubu, Nigerians as his Petroleum Refinery begins production

Following the successful commencement of production of refined petroleum products by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his vision and support, which encouraged him to embark on the refinery project years ago. Speaking with stakeholders in the oil and gas industry on

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Dangote Refinery exports PMS to Cameroon

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Starts Production

President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, elatedly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, encouragement, and thoughtful advice towards the actualisation of this project. Dangote also thanked the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and Nigerians for

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Total Energies Visits NCDMB, Reconfirms FID for Ubeta Project in 2024, Others Underway

Hopes of new projects that would revitalize the Nigerian oil and gas industry and grow local content appear close to realization as the Managing Director and Country ChairTotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited, Mr. Matthieu Bouyerre confirmed on Thursday that the company would take the final investment decision (FID) on the Ubeta gas project in 2024, while some

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Chevron Nigeria gets new chairman/ managing director

Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, has announced the appointment of Jim Swartz as the Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit, effective April 1, 2024. Until his appointment, Swartz was Vice President, Capital Projects based in Houston, USA. He brings

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African Energy Chamber Drives Intra-African Energy Investment in Lagos

Energy Investments: African Energy Chamber Backs Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – proudly announces its official endorsement and unwavering support for the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum (https://apo-opa.co/3HdLxLP), taking place in Paris on May 14-15. Organized by Energy Capital & Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com), IAE 2024 is set to ignite the

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Electricity tariff: Tough, but needed to transform Nigeria’s power sector -- Umeh

$6bn Mambila Project: Court remands ex-minister Agunloye in Kuje prison

By Eyo Nsima The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the remand of the former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, in Kuje prison. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Agunloye over allegations of fraud in the $6 billion Mambilla Power Project. However, after pleaded not guilty to the charges, the judge

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We are committed to taking LPG to local communities — MerciPort Group

By Eyo Nsima The Chief Executive Officer of MerciPort Group, Mrs. Rita Adachukwu James, has expressed commitment to delivering Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG to local communities in Nigeria. This is based on the company’s determination to provide cleaner and affordable energy, thus eliminating ailments associated with dirty domestic fuels. Speaking at the recent opening of

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Exec Sec NCDMB visits NUPRC, NIACOM, Outlines Collaboration Opportunities

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Tuesday visited the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe and the Commissioner for Insurance of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Sunday Olorundare Thomas at their respective offices in Abuja. The

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As part of the Presidential Palliative Programme, the Federal Government of Nigeria is delighted to announce the kickoff of two programmes targeted at alleviating the impact of the fuel subsidy removal - the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme and the Presidential Palliative Loan Programme.

President Tinubu suspends Minister of Humanitarian Affairs & Poverty Alleviation from office

In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and

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