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Nigeria: Niger Tanker Explosion Death Toll Rises to 86/in /by
[This Day] The death toll in Saturday's petrol tanker explosion at Dikko in Niger state has risen to 86 from 50.
Nigeria: Govt Directs Evacuation of Victims of Suleja Tanker Explosion to Tertiary Medical Centres/in /by
[Premium Times] Mr Idris commended the Niger State Government for its swift response to the tanker explosion, especially in the provision of emergency medical response.
Nigeria: 60 Confirmed Dead in Niger Petrol Tanker Explosion/in /by
[Premium Times] Kumar Tsukwam, the Niger State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), gave the update on the accident.
Nigeria: Death Toll in Nigeria Tanker Truck Blast Rises to 86/in /by
[RFI] A total of 86 people have died after a petrol tanker truck overturned and exploded in Niger state. Most of the victims were impoverished local residents who had rushed to scoop up the spilled petrol, local authorities said. The price of fuel in Nigeria has gone up by 400 percent since Nigeria's president ended decades-old subsidies.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Has Reduced Petrol Imports – OPEC/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has forecast global oil demand growth rate at 1.4 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2025, with a similar growth rate expected in 2026.
Central Africa: Rwanda Discovers 13 Oil Wells in Lake Kivu, Further Exploration Needed/in /by
[Independent (Kampala)] Kigali -- The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the discovery of 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu, marking a significant step in the country's pursuit of energy resources. The revelation was shared by RMB's CEO, Francis Kamanzi, during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Governance, Gender Equality, and the Ministry of Environment on January 15, 2025.
Central Africa: Rwanda Seeks Investors for Further Oil Exploration/in /by
[New Times] Rwanda seeks investors to take part in further oil exploration in Lake Kivu. A 2021-2022 2D seismic survey revealed that the lake has potential for hydrocarbon resources, the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) announced on January 15.
Nigeria: We’re the Only Company That Publishes 100 Percent Account Statement – NNPCL to Nass/in /by
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited ( NNPCL), Mele Kyari has disclosed that the firm remains the only company in Nigeria that publishes 100% of its account on a yearly basis.
Nigeria: Panic As Tanker Explodes On Epe-Ijebu Ode Expressway/in /by
[Vanguard] A fuel tanker explosion near the Old Toll Gate in Mojoda Community, Epe Local Government Area, Lagos State, has caused widespread disruption on the Epe-Ijebu Ode Expressway.
East Africa: Rwanda Announces Potential Oil Deposits in Lake Kivu/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda now says that its oil and gas exploration in Lake Kivu has shown a promising potential for hydrocarbon resources in the area.