South Africa: Eco-Justice Groups Warn – Oil Survey Violates Climate Law And Jeopardizes Just Transition #KickTotalOutofAfrica
[The Green Connection] According to The Green Connection and Natural Justice - two eco-justice organisations committed to protecting the climate and safeguarding coastal livelihoods - even with the recent legal victory halting TotalEnergies' attempt to exploit Block 5/6/7, the fight to ensure South Africa pivots to a just energy and economic future remains uphill. Earlier this month, the organisations submitted detailed objections to both Main Street 1549's Draft Environmental and Social Impact
Nigeria: Fuel Price Increased By 33% in July – NBS
[Vanguard] The national average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol increased year-on-year, YoY, by 33.02 percent to N1,024.99 in July 2025 compared to the value in the corresponding period of 2024.
Africa: Communities and Civil Society Across Africa Stage Protests Against TotalEnergies Operations
[350Africa.org] Africa - 25th August 2025 - Activists, CSOs and frontline communities across the continent came together under the umbrella body, KickTotalOutOfAfrica, and engaged in a coordinated protest dubbed Africa Week of Action from August 18-24, demanding French oil giant TotalEnergies stop its operations, pay reparations to affected communities, and make way for a just and community-centered energy transition.
Nigeria: NNPC Rakes in N478.2bn in Frontier Funds, Management Fees in Seven Months
[This Day] Abuja -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) recorded a significant inflow of N478.2 billion from its 30 per cent Frontier Exploration Funds (FEF) and management fees in the first seven months of 2025, according to a presentation made by the national oil company to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) during the August 20 meeting.
Nigeria: MSM Conglomerate Unveils $15bn Oil Discovery, $225m IPO Plan
[This Day] .Says allegations against it unfounded
Nigeria: SNEPCO Md Get Petan Award of Excellence
[Leadership] The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has presented an Award of Excellence to the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) Ronald Adams, even as it commended Shell for supporting Nigerian content development in the energy industry.
Africa: Independent Players Key to Meeting Africa’s Energy Needs – Geologist
[Leadership] As change is growing in the Nigerian petroleum industry, it has become urgent for independent players to prepare for greater roles in meeting Africa's long-term energy needs.
Nigeria: Broad-Based Selloffs Deepen Market Losses By N2.29trn W-O-W
[Leadership] The Nigerian equities market extended losses into a second consecutive week by N2.29 trillion on sustained selloffs in Banking, Insurance, Oil & Gas, and Industrial Goods stocks.
Nigeria: Nigeria Leads As Africa Moves to Add 1.2m Bpd Crude Oil Refining Capacity
[Daily Trust] Africa is set to add 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of new refining capacity by 2030, marking one of the fastest downstream expansions globally, according to the newly released 2025 OPEC World Oil Outlook.
Namibia: Court Orders Erongo Petroleum Liquidation
[New Era] A High Court order has dealt a decisive blow to Erongo Petroleum CC, placing it under final order for liquidation, following months of financial struggles and court squabble.