Nigeria energy sector
Fresh twist: FG postpones crucial meeting with NUPENG
The Federal Government on Monday rescheduled its tripartite conciliation meeting with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the management of the Dangote Group in a bid to avert a nationwide strike that could disrupt fuel supply and worsen economic instability. The crucial meeting, initially fixed for 3 p.m. in Abuja, […]
UKNIAF, NGF drive transformative growth in electricity market
In a groundbreaking initiative to transform Nigeria’s energy landscape, the United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) has joined forces with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to support state-led electricity market reforms across the country. The partnership was highlighted during the recently concluded State Learning Workshop Series, designed to equip policymakers and regulators with the […]
NUPRC Announces Robust Surge in Oil Production to 1.7M Barrels Daily
Nigeria’s oil production surged to a six-month high in July 2025, averaging 1.71 million barrels per day (bpd), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reported on Thursday. This marks a 9.9 per cent year-on-year increase, signalling strong progress toward the country’s fiscal and OPEC-aligned production goals. According to the NUPRC, the total daily output […]
Nigeria set to host Global Gas Investment Forum
Nigeria is set to become the focal point of global gas investment this October as it prepares to host the 2025 edition of the Gas Investment Forum (GIF). The two-day event, scheduled to hold in Lagos, will gather top international and local industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore strategies for accelerating gas monetisation and […]
FG Commits to Reliable Gas Supply for Togo, Benin, and Ghana
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted gas supply from Nigeria to neighboring countries, including Togo, Benin Republic, and Ghana, as part of efforts to address energy poverty and promote economic growth across the West African sub-region. The pledge was made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe […]
FG Powers Up Local Energy Supply Chain
To reposition Nigeria’s energy sector for greater resilience and independence, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the local energy supply chain, aiming to cushion the country against persistent global supply disruptions. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, announced this at the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition […]
Train-7 Gas Project Achieves 80% Completion, Says NLNG
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced a significant milestone in its ambitious Train-7 gas project on Bonny Island, Rivers State, revealing that the project is now 80 percent complete as of June 2025. This marks a steady progress from the 67 percent completion reported in June 2024, underscoring NLNG’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s liquefied natural […]
Shell Loads First Crude Oil Shipment from New Nigerian Export Terminal
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited has commenced crude oil exports from the newly established Otakikpo onshore terminal. This marks the first crude cargo loaded from the $400 million facility, developed by indigenous operator Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), located in the OML 11 block near Port Harcourt. The Shell Otakikpo terminal boasts a […]