Liberia: Nocal VP Defends Oil Blocks Acquisition/in /by
[Liberian Observer] National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has pushed back against criticism surrounding the recent executive allocation of oil blocks by President Joseph Boakai, following a media report quoting an anonymous oil sector expert who labeled the move as "premature and disruptive."
Uganda: EACOP Partners With Safe Way Right Way to Improve Road Safety Along Uganda’s Pipeline Corridor/in /by
[Nile Post] The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with Safe Way Right Way Initiative Ltd (SWRW), has launched the EACOP Community Road Safety Project (CRSP), a major step in improving road safety in Uganda's pipeline corridor.
Nigeria: No Final Decision Made On $5bn Aramco Oil-Swap Deal – Govt/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government yesterday clarified that it has not taken a final decision on the $5bn forward sale of crude oil involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco.
Africa: All of Africa Today – June 12, 2025/in /by
[allAfrica] Liberian Operator's 100% Ownership of Oil Blocks Draws Criticisms
Gambia: What Are the Facts Relating to Oil Exploration in the Gambia?/in /by
[Foroyaa] The issue of oil exploration has become urgent in The Gambia. people are finding it difficult to distinguish facts from fiction. It has therefore become necessary for Foroyaa to conduct investigation into all the licences that have so far been issued to conduct oil exploration in The Gambia.
Gambia: Petroleum Ministry Rubbishes Oil Discovery Claims/in /by
[The Point] The Ministry of Petroleum has strongly refuted recent claims circulating on social media, in which former President Yahya Jammeh alleged that Senegal is siphoning oil from The Gambia.
Namibia: Exxonmobil Renews Commitment to StEM/in /by
[New Era] The ExxonMobil Foundation, the primary philanthropic arm of Exxon Mobil Corporation in the United States, has renewed its agreement with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa for the second year of the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa competition with an increased grant of US$385 000 (aout N$6.8 million). The programme aims to equip approximately 3 000 students across Nigeria, Namibia, Angola and Mozambique with critical science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills through experiential
Nigeria: ‘Dangote Group Paid N450bn Taxes in 2024’/in /by
[Leadership] The Dangote Group, Nigeria's largest industrial conglomerate, has disclosed that it paid a total of N450 billion in taxes to the Nigerian government in 2024.
Nigeria: Tinubu Lauds Dangote Petroleum Refinery On Patriotism, Industrialisation/in /by
[Leadership] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the founder of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, for his unwavering belief in Nigeria and for making bold investments that have become a cornerstone in the country's economic transformation.
Liberia: Expert Warns of ‘Negative Consequences’ As Pres. Boakai Awards 100 Percent Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to Nocal Without Legislative, Stakeholder Input/in /by
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph N. Boakai's recent decision to award 100 percent ownership of four offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) without first seeking input from the Legislature or key stakeholders is drawing sharp criticism from industry experts and economists, who warn that the move could undermine transparency and investor confidence in Liberia's fledgling petroleum sector.