Nigeria: Global Gas Rejects Shell’s Announcement of Completion of Sale to Renaissance/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- Global Gas and Refining Limited has kicked against the consummation of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) between Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and the Renaissance consortium, describing it as unacceptable.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational – NNPC/in /by
[Premium Times] The NNPC said all sections of the recently rehabilitated plant are in full operation.
Nigeria: Rivers Community Counters Claims of Fresh Pipeline Explosion/in /by
[Vanguard] Residents of Bonny Local Government Area in Rivers have dismissed reports of a fresh pipeline explosion, confirming that no such incident occurred.
Haiti police fire tear gas at protesters demanding protection from gangs/in /by
Residents in a neighborhood of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, protested on Tuesday to demand protection against gangs.
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Proposed 15% Fuel Levy/in /by
[New Times] Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday, March 19, raised concerns over the government's proposal to introduce a 15 percent fuel levy, warning that it could drive up the cost of goods and services for consumers.
M23 rebels push further east attacking another town ignoring calls for ceasefire/in /by
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pushed further into eastern Congo on Wednesday, advancing into the outskirts of Walikale just one day after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda called for an immediate ceasefire.
Nigeria: No Explosion At Port Harcourt Refinery – NNPC/in /by
[Premium Times] NNPC described the report as 'false', noting that what occurred at the refinery was a flare incident, which has been contained fully.
Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike Looms As Dangote Stops Sale of Petroleum Products in Naira/in /by
[Premium Times] The company said the decision is necessary to avoid a mismatch between its sales proceeds and its crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars.
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Fuel-Laden Truck Explodes in Abuja/in /by
[Vanguard] ABUJA: There were fears of deaths on Wednesday night around the Karu bridge area of the nation's capital, Abuja, following the explosion of a fuel-laden truck.
Nigeria: Marketers Predict Petrol Price Hike As Dangote Refinery Halts Sales in Naira/in /by
[Vanguard] Oil marketers have warned that petrol pump prices may rise in the coming days following Dangote Refinery's decision to suspend the sale of petroleum products in Naira to the domestic market.