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Southern Africa: Is Namibia Ready for Oil?/in /by
[Namibian] As one of Africa's most anticipated offshore oil frontiers, Namibia stands at a historic moment in its economic journey. The excitement around the Orange Basin discoveries - estimated at billions of barrels of oil equivalent - has returned after a brief lull caused by technical reassessments by operators.
Southern Africa: Is Namibia Ready for Oil?/in /by
[Namibian] As one of Africa's most anticipated offshore oil frontiers, Namibia stands at a historic moment in its economic journey. The excitement around the Orange Basin discoveries - estimated at billions of barrels of oil equivalent - has returned after a brief lull caused by technical reassessments by operators.
Nigeria: Dangote Alleges Economic Sabotage, Sleaze At Nmdpra, Demands Investigation of Chief Executive/in /by
[Premium Times] According to Mr Dangote, modular refineries are already struggling under the current policy environment, while the persistent issuance of import permits further weakens the sector.
Nigeria: NMDPRA CEO Must Be Probed, Prosecuted for Graft, Economic Sabotage – Dangote/in /by
[This Day] President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, yesterday, doubled down on his criticism of the regulator of the Nigerian downstream oil sector, calling for an investigation and prosecution of Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, over alleged economic sabotage and undermining of domestic refining in the country.
Ghana: Ghana Growth Slows in Third Quarter As Oil Sector Drags/in /by
[Daba Finance] Ghana's economy expanded 5.5% year on year in the third quarter of 2025, supported by strong growth in agriculture and services, data from the national statistics service show.
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions Trail Dangote’s Fresh Cut in Petrol Price to N699/in /by
[Leadership] The downward adjustment of the price of petrol by Dangote Petroleum Refinery from N828 to N699 per litre has triggered a wave of mixed reactions among motorists, transport operators and commuters in Lagos as they appraised the economic impact of the company's latest intervention in the downstream sector.
Nigeria: U.S. Seizes Nigerian-Owned Supertanker Over Alleged Crude Theft/in /by
[Vanguard] Lagos -- The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the US Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes.
Liberia: House of Representatives Passes TotalEnergies, Oranto Oil Deals/in /by
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The House of Representatives has approved two major oil exploration agreements involving TotalEnergies and Oranto Petroleum. Lawmakers reached the decision late Thursday through majority votes.
Uganda: We Shall Use Oil to Create Generational Wealth for Ugandan – Museveni Tells Buliisa/in /by
[Nile Post] President Museveni has assured the people of Buliisa--and all Ugandans--that the NRM government has a comprehensive plan to use the country's oil resources to create generational wealth.
Nigeria: In Historic Move, Govt Unveils Nigeria’s Gas Trading, Payment System/in /by
[This Day] In a landmark step aimed at modernising Nigeria's gas industry, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday launched the country's first Gas Trading Licence alongside a new Clearing House and Settlement System, an initiative expected to usher in a transparent, competitive and investment-ready gas market for Africa's biggest energy producer.