Nigeria: Tragedy in Jigawa – Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills 147
[Vanguard] ·Police conduct mass burial for victims
Nigeria: Dangote As Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand
[This Day] In the midst of the debate over the operations of Dangote Refineries and the expectation that it would be the messiah for Nigerians as the market contends with fluctuating prices of petroleum products, Top 50 Brands Nigeria rankings, has announced the Dangote Brand as 'The Most Valuable Brand' in Nigeria, writes Raheem Akingbolu
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Agree On How to Crash Transport Fares, Food Prices
[Vanguard] *Labour to be incorporated into economic council *FG to meet govs on full implementation of minimum wage this October
Nigeria: No More Cover-Up in Oil Industry, New Senate Petroleum Committee Chair Warns
[Premium Times] The new Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) bemoaned the secrecy in Nigeria's oil industry and called for a change.
Nigeria: Fuel Costs Force Some Nigerian Commuters to Quit Jobs
[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Surging fuel prices in Nigeria are making it unaffordable for some workers to commute to their jobs, forcing them to quit. The trend is hitting low-income and informal workers especially hard.
South Sudan: South Sudan Delegation in Port Sudan for Oil Export Restart Talks
[Dabanga] Port Sudan / Heglig -- A high-level delegation from South Sudan arrived in Port Sudan to discuss the long-anticipated resumption of oil exports following a seven-month suspension. The delegation, who arrived earlier this week, engaged in talks with Sudanese government representatives, with both sides agreeing to host a workshop focused on restarting oil operations.
Malawi: Unending Fuel Fiasco – Malawi Faces Crisis As Shortages Resurface
[Nyasa Times] A wave of frustration swept across major cities in Malawi this week as fuel shortages resurfaced, leaving queues of over 80 vehicles snaking outside service stations in Zomba, Blantyre, and Mzuzu. The chaos has reignited fears of economic instability and disrupted daily life for countless Malawians.
Congo-Kinshasa: Climate Movement Praises DR Congo for Halting Oil and Gas Block Auction
[350Africa.org] The 30 oil and gas blocks auction that has been underway for more than two years for a procedure that cannot exceed 18 months has been finally put to an end to the delight of climate change activists. On Monday 14 October, the Ministry of Hydrocarbons in DRC represented by Mr. Aimé Molendo Sakombi issued a cancellation statement and plan to immediately relaunch the auction to avoid the irregularities previously encountered and above all to hold hydrocarbon rights for better ecological preservation.
Nigeria: Tanker Explosion Claims 90 Lives in Jigawa – Police
[Vanguard] No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.
Malawi: Fuel Scarcity in Malawi – Transporters Association Blames Forex Shortage
[Nyasa Times] The Transporter Association of Malawi (TAM) has shed light on the ongoing fuel scarcity affecting the nation, attributing the issue to significant foreign exchange challenges faced by fuel importers. In a statement, TAM spokesperson Frank Banda revealed that key players in the fuel supply chain, including Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) and the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA), are struggling to settle payments with their suppliers due to the ongoing forex shortage.