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Nigeria: Ogoniland – 51 Civil Society Groups Oppose Planned Resumption of Oil Production
[Premium Times] The groups say the federal government should prioritise environmental restoration over reopening oil wells in the polluted Niger Delta.
Angola: Angolan Lawmakers Approve Tax Incentives for Six Oil Blocks
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Members of the National Assembly's 5th and 1st Standing Committees approved, at the committee stage on Thursday, the Joint Report and Opinion on the bill authorizing the President of the Republic to legislate on the granting of additional tax incentives for six oil blocks.
Malawi: Malawi Wins Right to Recover K824bn From TotalEnergies – Unpaid Fuel Refunds
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Government and Prima Fuels Limited have been given the green light by the High Court's Commercial Division in Lilongwe to recover fuel supply refunds owed by TotalEnergies Marketing Limited, covering a six-year period from 10 July 2013 to 11 July 2019, after the court found the company had breached a fuel supply agreement.
Uganda: Chief Justice Zeija, Bou Governor Atingi-Ego Hail Progress On Uganda’s Oil Projects
[Nile Post] Chief Justice Flavian Zeija and Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego have expressed satisfaction with the progress of Uganda's oil and gas projects in the Albertine region after receiving updates indicating that major infrastructure works are nearing completion and remain on course to deliver first oil before the end of the year.
Tanzania: WMA Urges Consumers to Verify Gas Weight
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) has urged consumers to ensure that cooking gas cylinders they purchase from retailers are weighed to confirm that the quantity corresponds to the amount they have paid.
Tanzania: EACOP Injects 2.8bn/ – Into Health Projects in Tanga, Geita
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has committed more than 2.8bn/- (1.06 million US dollars) to construct two health centres and expand emergency healthcare services in Tanga and Geita regions, a move expected to improve access to quality medical care for thousands of residents.
Nigeria: Navy Recovers 85,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Products in Niger Delta
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy, in furtherance of its offensive against crude oil theft, has successfully deactivated 2 illegal refining sites while maintaining pressure by dismantling a reactivated illegal refining network in the Niger Delta.
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 6, 2026
[allAfrica] Nigeria Rescues Over 300 Kidnap Victims in Major Security Operation
Nigeria: NUPRC Approved Over $57 Billion in Oil, Gas Development Plans Since 2024–Official
[Premium Times] Nigeria's upstream petroleum regulator says it has approved more than $57 billion worth of Field Development Plans since 2024, as the country prepares for 22 major offshore projects estimated to attract between $30 billion and $50 billion in investments from 2026 to 2030.
Nigeria: Govt Approves $4.5bn NNPCL Oil-Backed Financing to Boost Fx Reserves, Infrastructure
[Leadership] The federal government has approved a $4.5 billion arrangement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), to liberate funds to bolster foreign-exchange reserves and spending on the government's ongoing infrastructure priorities.