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Central Africa: Central Africa Blames Fuel Shortage On Supply Disruptions, Smuggling/in /by
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Central Africa has, for months, been plagued with acute fuel shortages that have stifled regional economic growth, disrupted local businesses, and contributed to rising food prices and social unrest. The shortages are partly blamed on increased demand coupled with disruptions in supply, and on illegal trade in conflict zones.
Nigeria: Nigerian Firm Plans First-Ever Gas Supply Deal to South Africa/in /by
[Premium Times] "We'd probably very early in the year close out another segment of the market, an off-take for South Africa," David Ige, the CEO of the Lagos-based energy firm, said.
Uganda: Uganda Extends Nigeria’s Oranto Petroleum Oil Exploration Tenure/in /by
[Leadership] Uganda has extended an oil exploration licence to Nigeria's Oranto Petroleum Ltd. by two years after the company asked for compensation for time lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liberia: Police Commander Caught in Tanker Explosion/in /by
[Observer] The commander of the Liberia National Police Totota Detail, Moufee Jabateh, was one of those who were caught up in the tragic gasoline tanker blast that took place in Totota, Bong County on Tuesday, December 26. Also among those affected by the explosion was the commander of the Community Watch Forum of the area, Korvah Juker.
Liberia: Liberia – Tanker Explosion Death Toll Rises to 40/in /by
[Observer] The death toll from the recent gas tanker explosion in Totota, Lower Bong County, has risen to over 40, according to Liberia's Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Minister for Health Services, Dr. Francis Kateh.
Africa: Dangote’s World Class Refinery and Nigeria’s Carbon Footprint/in /by
[allAfrica] Following the delivery of two million barrels of crude oil as part of the requirements for its takeoff, the Dangote refinery will steam to an historic start in early 2024.
Nigeria: 30 Die in Rivers Pipeline Explosion/in /by
[Vanguard] More than 30 persons were burnt to death following an explosion from illegal pipeline tapping point in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Nigeria: 20 Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers/in /by
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Destroys Six Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers/in /by
[Premium Times] The operation was carried out on 23 December, according to an official.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery – New Hope?/in /by
[Daily Trust] The news that a section of the Port Harcourt Refinery is set to commence operation after the Christmas holidays came to many Nigerians as a ray of hope.