Nigeria: How Auwalu Rano Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Oil Story
[This Day] The future of filling fuel tanks in Nigeria might not involve talking to anyone at all. The first fully automated, unmanned fuel stations are set to begin operations in January 2026.
Nigeria: Crude Oil Prices Rise As Global Market Weighs Iran, Russia, Venezuela Supply Risks
[This Day] Abuja -- Oil prices rose two per cent at the weekend on growing supply worries linked to intensifying protests in oil-producing Iran, an escalation of attacks in Russia's war in Ukraine as well as issues surrounding the recent capture of the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro.
Africa: Nigeria and South Africa Risk Breaking Climate Change Pledges
[The Conversation Africa] Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world's oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels - and how those plans diverge from the global climate goal set out in the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit temperature rise to less than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The 2025 Production Gap Report found that many of these countries still plan to produce far more fossil fuels by 2030 than is
Nigeria: NUPRC, Nmdpra Deepen Partnership, Set to Resolve Regulatory Overlaps, Other Issues
[This Day] · Eyesan seeks support on ongoing licensing round
Africa: Africa Oil and Gas Regains Momentum Despite Lower Prices
[Daba Finance] Africa's oil and gas sector ended 2025 on a stronger footing than expected, despite lower crude prices and continued pressure from environmental groups and global investors. Several delayed or suspended projects moved forward, signaling renewed momentum across key producing countries.
Nigeria: Mulade to Tinubu – Channel 13 Percent Derivation Funds On Mega Projects in Niger Delta
[This Day] Warri -- A renowned Niger Delta environmental and human rights activist, Chief Mulade Sheriff has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt the current practice of paying the 13 per cent oil derivation directly to oil-producing state governments but instead channel the funds into federally coordinated mega development projects across the Niger Delta.
Nigeria: FG Hails Dangote Cement’s Impacts in Benue Communities
[This Day] Makurdi and Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos -- The federal government has commended Dangote Cement Plc for making measurable and sustainable impacts in its host communities in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State through the execution of key community development projects.
Kenya: What the Venezuela Crisis Means for Kenya’s Fuel Prices and Economy
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya could be among the indirect beneficiaries of the geopolitical upheaval unfolding in Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces earlier this month.
Nigeria: Technology Growth Gives Nigeria First Unmanned Fuel Station
[Vanguard] Technology has once more made an in-road into the oil & gas industry, giving the country first start into the automated, unmanned system of filling station operations.
West Africa: Nigeria’s Average Oil Output Rises 7 Percent to 1.652m Bpd in 11 Months
[Vanguard] Nigeria's average oil output, including condensate, increased year-on-year to 1.652 million barrels per day in the first 11 months of 2025, from 1.544 million bpd in the corresponding period of 2024, indicating a 7 percent increase.