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24+ articlesDangote refinery absorbs more local crude as US imports fall 58%
Nigeria’s crude oil exports to the United States fell by 57.8 per cent during the first eight months of 2026, driven by increased domestic intake from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. According to trade data from the US Census Bureau, American imports of Nigerian crude dropped to 14.01 million barrels between January and August 2026, down from 33.23 million barrels recorded during the same period in 2025.
NUPRC, SDN deploy methane tracker for 60% emissions reduction
NOGIET was formally handed over to the Commission Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
NNPCL to resume oil exploration in Borno
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has pledged to accelerate plans to resume oil exploration in Borno State. The commitment was confirmed on Thursday during a high-level meeting in Maiduguri between Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and an NNPCL delegation led by Board Chairman Ahmadu Musa Kida.
Solar energy: Stakeholders demand stronger regulation, others
The call was made at the Abuja Solar Policy Roundtable, where the Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Comrade Yussuf Olatunji Kelani, stressed the need for policies that support local manufacturing without increasing costs for consumers.
Navy ends water crisis in Katsina community with solar project
The Nigerian Navy has provided a 50,000-litre solar-powered water supply scheme to address water scarcity in Doro community, Bindawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Nigeria delivered 127 million barrels of crude to refineries in 2026 — NUPRC
The Federal Government has unveiled a new gas production target of 12 billion standard cubic feet per day by 2030, with plans to expand domestic supply for electricity generation, manufacturing and other industrial activities.
TotalEnergies exits 15 Nigerian oil licences
French energy giant TotalEnergies has completed the $800m sale of its interests in 15 Nigerian oil licences to Vaaris, while retaining its economic interests in three gas assets supplying half of Nigeria LNG's gas.
Eni sells Nigerian oil subsidiary to Sterling’s Apex
Italian energy company Eni has completed the sale of its Nigerian subsidiary, Agip Energy and Natural Resources, to Apex Global Energy, transferring its five per cent interest in the Renaissance joint venture to the Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company subsidiary
NAF flies 2,900 security missions, uses 10m litres of fuel
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recorded more than 2,900 sorties and 6,100 flying hours in 11 months, consuming nearly 10 million litres of aviation fuel in support of national security operations
Alia directs electricity restoration in Benue without delay
"Families, traders, artisans, students, hospitals and small businesses are all affected, and we feel your pain," the Commissioner, Information and Orientation, Hon. Chief Solomon Iorpev, said in a statement on Saturday.
Eko Power assures solar users of no penalties
Mr Abiola Aloba, General Manager, Corporate Communication Unit of Eko Power, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
FG begins 120MVA substation construction in Katsina
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 120-megavolt-ampere (MVA) transmission substation in Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina State to boost electricity transmission capacity and support economic activities.
Nigeria’s gas reserves increase to 215.29trn cubic feet
Nigeria’s gas reserves have increased from 208.83 (TCF) trillion cubic feet in 2023 to 215.29 (TCF) as of January 2026, under President Bola Tinubu's administration.
Senate rejects NMDPRA’s petrol import records over discrepancies
The Senate has rejected petrol importation records submitted by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for 2022 and 2023 over discrepancies with figures provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited.
Dangote acquires 24.76% stake in Kenya’s oil pipeline firm
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed that his business interests acquired a stake worth $327m in Kenya Pipeline Company, strengthening his presence in the East African energy sector.
N3bn cable theft: Scrap dealers ask Zulum to name culprits
The National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria has challenged the Borno State Government to provide evidence linking scrap dealers to the alleged theft of electrical cables worth billions of naira from a power distribution project.
Ikeja Electric blames grid shortfall for reduced power supply
Electricity supply to customers across Ikeja Electric Plc’s network has reduced due to a shortfall in power allocated to the distribution company from the national grid.
Nigeria eyes $3bn yearly carbon revenue from clean energy
Nigeria could generate an estimated $3bn annually from carbon finance under a proposed clean energy partnership presented to the Federal Government by two companies.
Nigeria’s rural electricity powers 5m people, creates 5,000 jobs — UN
The United Nations has highlighted Nigeria’s rural electrification programme as a successful example of expanding electricity access through targeted subsidies and private investment.
Zimbabweans get until Oct 21 to buy Dangote refinery shares
Zimbabwean investors have until Wednesday to apply for shares in Aliko Dangote’s refinery through a regional depositary receipt programme, as the Nigerian company extends efforts to attract investors across Africa.
Geometric Power boosts Aba businesses, cuts energy costs by 80%
Reliable electricity supply is helping manufacturers, traders and households in Aba, Abia State, reduce their dependence on petrol and diesel generators, with one tertiary institution reporting an 80 per cent drop in energy costs.
CITA Energies seeks review of aviation fuel pricing
The Chairman of CITA, Dr Thomas Ogungbangbe, made the call at a ceremony to mark the company’s 20 years of operation, on Friday night in Lagos.
Reps propose 40% rural electrification fund for renewable energy
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing that 40 per cent of the annual Rural Electrification Fund be allocated to a new National Authority for Renewable Energy to expand electricity access and accelerate clean energy development across Nigeria.
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