Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Nigeria: I Could Have Asked for My Share of Fuel Subsidy, but God Forbid – Tinubu /in /by

[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu says he will not partake in the economic destruction of the country by enemies of the nation.

Ghana: Tanker Drivers’ Strike – Roads Minister Meets Union Executive… As Strike Enters 4th Day /in /by

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwasi Amoako-Attah, will meet the leadership of the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union to resolve the nationwide indefinite sit down industrial action embarked upon by the union.

Uganda: Lawsuits Mount Against TotalEnergies Over Uganda Oil Projects #AfricaClimateCrisis /in /by

[allAfrica] Harare -- At least 26 Ugandans have filed a lawsuit against French oil firm TotalEnergies in Paris, France, seeking compensation for alleged human rights abuses at the company's huge megaprojects there. According to AFP, people from the imp...

Nigeria: 2 Major Oil Spills Discovered in Rivers Communities in One Week /in /by

[Vanguard] A nonprofit organization, Oilwatch Africa, yesterday, raised alarm over two major oil spills in Rivers communities within one week by an international oil company operating in the area.

Nigeria: Group Urges Tinubu to Investigate Crude Oil Swap Deals /in /by

[Premium Times] Policy Alert says terminating the direct purchase contract alone was not enough and would amount to half-measure if the 'corrupt system underpinning the swaps was not investigated, lost recovered, culprits punished and safeguard institu...

South Sudan: State Department, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and Norwegian Foreign Office Engage With Companies Operating in the South Sudanese Oil Market Regarding Sanctions and Due Diligence /in /by

[State Department] Today, State Department Sanctions Coordinator Ambassador James O'Brien and Bureau of African Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Peter Lord convened a discussion with companies and associations operating in or providing services to co...

Ghana: Petroleum Tanker Drivers Declare Nationwide Strike /in /by

[Ghanaian Times] Tema -- The Ghana National Petroleum Drivers Union and the Gas Tanker Drivers Union declared an indefinite sit down industrial action nationwide yesterday.

Nigeria: NNPCL’s Secret Deal With OVH Leaves Workers Angry, Disillusioned /in /by

[Premium Times] NNPC says it acquired OVH Energy, however, it now appears to workers of NNPC Retail that it was OVH Energy that did the acquisition.

Nigeria: Over 50 Filling Stations Sealed in Kogi Over Illegal Operations – Petroleum Regulatory Authority /in /by

[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed off over 50 filling stations in Kogi state over alleged illegal operations.