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Nigeria: Niger Delta Oil Communities Facing Extinction From Gas Flaring, Spills, NGOs Warn
[Leadership] As Nigeria joined the rest of the international community to commemorate the World Earth Day (WED), a coalition of non governmental organisations (NGOs) have drawn the attention of the federal government and other subnational authorities to the plights of residents of oil communities in the Niger Delta region.
Namibia: President Vows Zero Tolerance for Oil, Gas Corruption
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration will not tolerate any corruption in the oil and gas sector.
Nigeria: Forensic Audit of NNPC Underway – Minister
[Premium Times] A report by the office of Nigeria's Auditor-General had earlier indicted NNPC for alleged misappropriation of funds and diversion of revenue meant for the Federation in 2021.
Somalia: Behind the 90% Claim – What the Somalia-Turkey Oil Deal Actually Means
[Radio Dalsan] A historic agreement signed between Somalia and Turkey for the exploration and extraction of oil and natural gas has drawn considerable attention both at home and abroad.
Nigeria: House of Reps Presents N18 Million to Enugu Tanker Explosion Victims
[Premium Times] A petrol tanker, on 25 January, exploded at the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, killing at least 23 people and injuring many others.
Nigeria: NUPRC, Komolafe Nominated for Africa Energy Awards
[This Day] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been recognised as a leading force in Africa's energy sector, earning a nomination for the 'Regulator of the Year Award' at the upcoming Africa Energies Summit.
Nigeria: IOCs Bypass Direct Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery, Others
[Leadership] International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria continue to bypass direct crude supply to local refineries, even as the country grapples with an estimated 60 million barrels of stranded crude oil.
Nigeria: Another Look At Nigeria-Saudi Partnership On Illicit Drugs
[Daily Trust] As a long-time advocate for stringent drug laws and a tireless campaigner against trafficking, I welcome the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC). This agreement, forged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, represents a significant stride in the global war against narcotics by fostering deeper cooperation between our two nations.
Ghana: Ghana Plans New Refineries, Petrochemical Plants to Cut Fuel Imports
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Nigeria: N’delta Group Lauds Tinubu for Reconstitution of NNPC Board
[This Day] Warri -- A leading Niger Delta group, Community Development Committees (CDC) of Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Areas, has commended President Bola Tinubu for changing the leadership of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).