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Africa: Africa to Generate $6.8bn Annually With Refineries for Lithium, Nickel, Others – Report/in /by
[Daily Trust] A newly released report by the British Deputy High Commission in Nigeria has shown that with just one high-quality refinery for minerals such as lithium, nickel, manganese and copper, Africa could generate an additional $6.8 billion in annual revenues and create approximately 3,500 good quality jobs operating in the battery supply chain.
Uganda: Uganda – It’s Time for Total and Cnooc to Clean Up and Go Home/in /by
[African Arguments] A months-long investigation into the Kingfisher oil project in Uganda finds disastrous consequences for the environment and human rights.
South Africa: Court to Hear Case Against TotalEnergies’ Drilling Plans in South African Waters/in /by
[The Green Connection] In another landmark case that highlights the voices of communities facing the frontline impacts of climate change, Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-Operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice (the applicants) have taken their fight to the Western Cape High Court. Together, these organisations represent the interests of South Africa's vulnerable coastal communities, and in particular small-scale fishers, who stand to potentially lose livelihoods, food security, and cultural heritage should oil
Nigeria: 8m Barrels of Nigeria’s Crude Oil Stolen in 2023 – FG/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI's)Executive Secretary, Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has said about 7.68 million barrels of crude oil were either stolen or lost in 2023.
Nigeria: Army Seizes 700,000 Litres of Stolen Petrol in Anti-Theft Operations/in /by
[Daily Trust] The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has announced the recovery of 700,000 litres of stolen petroleum products following a series of operations conducted between October 28 and November 3, 2024.
Nigeria: Dangote Reveals Petrol Price, Sells At N990/Litre/in /by
[Daily Trust] Dangote Refinery has broken its silence on the price of premium motor spirit (pms) otherwise known as petroleum from its refinery, saying its product is cheaper than the imported one.
Nigeria: Int’l Firm Hires Depot to Blend Substandard Petrol in Nigeria – Dangote Refinery/in /by
[Vanguard] Lagos -- ...Insists its price is cheaper than imported product
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Oil Marketers – Any Imported Petrol Cheaper Than Ours Is Substandard/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- *Finally discloses it sells to bulk buyers at between N960-N990
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Attempting to Maintain Monopoly – Petroan/in /by
[Premium Times] The association explained that the rate of N990, as announced by Dangote Refinery, was "inconsiderate" based on the fact that the refinery enjoyed massive concessions for accessing foreign exchange during the construction of the refinery.
Nigeria: Under-Dispensing of Petrol – Frustration, Anger As Fuel Stations Increase Hardship/in /by
[Vanguard] Vehicle owners narrate ordeal·Outlets caught to face heavy sanctions -- NMDPRA·Close monitoring needed - Association of Public Policy Analysis