Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

South Africa: SA’s Petroleum Regulator Cannot Be Both Promoter and Referee

[Daily Maverick] The Petroleum Agency of South Africa's dual role as promoter and licensor of oil and gas entrenches a conflict of interest that sidelines communities, undermines constitutional rights and deepens the climate crisis.

Nigeria: Tinubu Announces ‘Historic’ Deal to End Decades-Long OPL 245 Controversy

[Premium Times] The presidency said the agreement paves the way for a development that could add approximately 150,000 barrels per day to the country's production capacity.

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explains N100 Petrol Price Increase Amid Crude Price Surge

[Premium Times] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the recent N100 increase in its petrol ex-depot price was driven by rising global crude oil prices and supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Moves to Cushion Nigerians From Global Oil Market Shocks

[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to stabilising the domestic petroleum market following recent disruptions in the global oil industry triggered by tensions in the Middle East.

Nigeria: Tinubu Oversees Historic Resolution of 15 Year-Old OPL245 Dispute

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL).

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Recommits to National Energy Stability Despite Crude Price Rise

[Leadership] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market.

Nigeria: Tinubu Announces Historic Resolution of OPL245 Dispute

[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu announced today the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the federal government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL).

Nigeria: Court Acquits Abba Kyari of 23-Count Asset Declaration Charge

[Leadership] The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge of alleged non-declaration of assets brought against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Ag...

Nigeria: Tinubu Resolves OPL245 Dispute With Eni, Unlocks Deepwater Investment

[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu on Thursday announced the successful conclusion of a settlement agreement between the Federal Government, Eni and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245.

Ghana: Eunice Budu Nyarko Honoured At 2026 Instinct Women Conference, Awards

[Ghanaian Times] The Acting Director of Consumer Services at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mrs Eunice Budu Nyarko, has been honoured with the Outstanding Woman in Stakeholder Engagement Award at the 2026 Instinct Women Conference and Awards (...