FG pledges asset optimisation to boost oil, gas output
2026-04-10
Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), says government is committed to optimising assets and increasing oil and gas production.Continue Reading
NUPRC reforms unlock $10bn upstream investment
2026-04-10
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says recent reforms have unlocked over $10 billion in upstream oil and gas investment.Continue Reading
Oloibiri: Oppong seeks digital, policy alignment for improved Africa’s oil growth
2026-04-10
Dr Riverson Oppong, Africa Regional Director, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International, has called for stronger alignment of digital technology, capital and policy framework to achieve sustainable oil growth in Africa.Continue Reading
PTDF screens 5,885 candidates for overseas scholarship
2026-04-07
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has begun screening of 5,885 shortlisted candidates nationwide for its 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for MSc and Ph.D award.Continue Reading
Middle-East crisis: Tinubu’s Naira-for-crude policy guarantees supply security—Aide
2026-04-01
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu’s naira-for-crude policy has ensured Nigeria’s energy security amid the ongoing Middle-East crisis, a presidential aide has said. Mr Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, stated this in an article released on Wednesday in Abuja. The article, titled “Middle-EastContinue Reading
World Bank highlights regional gas strategy, investment opportunities in Africa
2026-03-31
The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting gas development and energy infrastructure across Africa, with a focus on regional collaboration, private sector investment and sustainable energy access.Continue Reading
Decade of Gas: Nigeria advances 16 projects, eyes 12bcfd production by 2030
2026-03-31
The “Decade of Gas Secretariat” says Nigeria is driving a regional gas ecosystem in West Africa, with a target of supplying 12 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) by 2030.Continue Reading
Ekpo urges stronger regional cooperation, innovative financing to harness gas resources
2026-03-31
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emphasised the need for innovative financing models, blended finance and stronger private sector participation to unlock Africa’s gas potential.Continue Reading
Tinubu approves expansion of PiCNG mandate to include EVs
2026-03-27
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EVs). With the approval, the initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV). The expanded mandateContinue Reading
NUPRC, SeaSeis seal landmark PEL5 agreement
2026-03-26
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has signed a Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) No 5 agreement with SeaSeisGeophysical Limited (SeaSeis), to boost Nigeria’s offshore exploration.Continue Reading
