Nigeria: CSOs, Rivers Community Urge Solution to Persistent Underwater Gas Eruption/in /by
[Premium Times] The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission had, in a statement issued on 20 March by its Chief Executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said it had commenced an investigation into a gas bubbling incident in the Bille Community.
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices Announced/in /by
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.06 and R7.51 from midnight.
South Africa: R3 Fuel Levy Relief to Cushion South Africans – Godongwana/in /by
[SAnews.gov.za] Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government's decision to introduce a temporary R3 per litre fuel levy reduction is aimed at cushioning South Africans from what he describes as a significant economic shock driven by global oil price pressures.
South Africans react as fuel prices surge despite tax relief/in /by
Authorities announced a reduction of the general fuel levy by three rand per litre, a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of soaring global oil prices linked to the Iran war. However, the relief has done little to offset one of the steepest pump price increases on record.
Record 10 African nations qualify for expanded 2026 World Cup/in /by
With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world football
Nigeria: Protest Rocks NASS Over Calls Decentralisation of Pipeline Surveillance Contract/in /by
[Leadership] Protesters under the aegis of Concerned Niger Delta Stakeholders on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly, opposing calls to decentralise the pipeline surveillance contract currently handled by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited.
Uganda: As Petrol Shoots Past Sh5,300, Energy Officials Say Uganda Has Fuel Reserves to Run to May/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last into late May, the government has announced, dismissing widespread social media claims of an impending shortage.
Namibia: Namibia Reviews TotalEnergies’ Venus Oil Plan/in /by
[Namibian] The Namibian government has begun reviewing a field development plan (FDP) submitted by TotalEnergies for the proposed Venus oil project, marking a key step towards formal negotiations and a final investment decision.
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Destroys 101 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 219 Suspects – DHQ/in /by
[Premium Times] The DHQ said military troops recovered more than 547,920 litres of stolen petroleum products, including crude oil, automotive gas oil, kerosene and premium motor spirit.
South Africa: South Africa Agriculture Groups Urge More Fuel Relief As IMF Warns of Global Shock/in /by
[Daily Maverick] The South African agricultural industry welcomed the cut in the fuel levy, but there are calls for more action to protect the country's food security.