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Nigeria: Tragedy Waiting to Happen – Recurring Danger of Fuel Scooping
[Vanguard] Nigerians were, once again, confronted Monday last week with a grim reminder of a recurring national failure: the deadly practice of scooping diesel or petrol from accident scenes.
Nigeria: Can Nigeria’s Projected Growth Add Up to 2026 Global Oil Demand Forecast
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is cautiously optimistic that a wave of fresh capital will flow into the country's oil and gas sector, citing President Bola Tinubu's investment-friendly reforms and executive orders.
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Orders Legal Review of Paragon Oil’s Controversial PEL 37 Licence Renewal
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested the attorney general to provide a legal opinion on the renewal of Paragon's Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL), as concerns persist over the circumstances surrounding the oil block extension.
Nigeria: Shell Global CEO Hails President Tinubu, Says His Leadership, Vision Reasons Company Is Keen to Invest $20 Billion in Nigeria
[Premium Times] He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies.
Tanzania: Zanzibar Moves Ahead With 3D Oil Survey
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR has taken a major step in reviving its oil and gas exploration after the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) signed a contract with Africa Geophysical Services (AGS) to conduct a 3D seismic survey.
Kenya: Traffic Resumes On Nairobi Southern Bypass After Oil Tanker Explusion
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Traffic along the Nairobi Southern Bypass has been fully reopened following an oil tanker accident that disrupted movement on Saturday.
Nigeria: Why Oil Giant Is Investing Additional $20bn in Nigeria – Shell CEO
[This Day] Global Chief Executive of Shell Plc, Mr Wael Sawan, has explained why the company is planning to invest additional $20 billion in the nation's oil and gas sector, lauding President Bola Tinubu's for creating a healthy climate for investments to thrive.
Nigeria: NMDPRA Satisfied With Operations of Indigenous Energy Firms
[This Day] Says midstream needs fresh $50 billion investments
West Africa: Nigeria’s Oil Industry in Retrospect
[This Day] Nigeria's oil and gas industry witnessed an eventful year in 2025, with several issues shaping the sector in significant ways. Peter Uzoho chronicles some of these issues in this report
Nigeria: Imo Records Over $1million From Non-Oil Exports in 2025 – Nepc
[Premium Times] The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that 50 cocoa farmers and exporters in Imo received 30 cocoa seedlings each in 2025 as part of interventions to boost production for export.