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Nigeria: Lagos Consumes More Fuel Than 11 Nigerian States Combined – Report
[This Day] Abuja -- In line with its status as Nigeria's commercial nerve centre, data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has shown that Lagos state consumes more petrol than the combined total of 11 states in the country.
Nigeria: NDPA – Infrastructure Stability Key to Unlocking Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Potential
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Niger Delta Progressive Alliance (NDPA) has emphasised that safeguarding existing oil and gas infrastructure remains one of the most effective strategies for strengthening national revenue, improving macroeconomic stability, and accelerating sustainable development across Nigeria.
Nigeria: Eatl, NUPRC’s Joint Move to Curb Oil Losses, Boost Revenue
[This Day] Nigeria recorded a major win in its efforts to curb oil losses, increase federation's revenue and boost local technically capacity with the successful execution of pioneering gravimetric flow metering calibration facility in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, marking a significant milestone in the country's drive to boost transparency and accountability in crude oil production, writes Peter Uzoho
Nigeria: 76 Oil Wells Controversy – Ex-Senator Faults Eno, Alleges Compromise
[Premium Times] The dispute over the controversial 76 oil wells intensified as Akwa Ibom reaffirmed its faith in the Supreme Court rulings, while Cross River insisted on fairness.
Nigeria: Special Report – How Gas Flaring Turns Akwa Ibom’s Oil Communities Into a Furnace
[Premium Times] In three Akwa Ibom oil communities, families now live within metres of blazing gas flares that have turned night into daylight, poisoned air and water, and exposed the widening gap between Nigeria's oil wealth and the lives sacrificed for it.
East Africa: The StopEACOP Coalition Welcomes Landmark Climate Trial Against TotalEnergies in France
[350Africa.org] The StopEACOP coalition welcomes the opening of France's first major climate trial against an oil and gas multinational, as proceedings begin on Thursday, 19 February, at the Paris Court of Justice.
Kenya: Gulf Energy Acquires Over Sh2bn Oil Rig for Lokichar Project
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Gulf Energy E&P BV has acquired an onshore oil drilling rig valued at over Sh2 billion ($15 million) for the Lokichar oil project, as it targets first oil production before the end of this year.
Nigeria: Police Chief Pledges Protection of Oil Facilities
[Leadership] The inspector-general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged protection of oil sector facilities in the country.
Namibia: Analysts Warn Nandi-Ndaitwah Power Expansion and Petroleum Bill Could Centralise Authority in Presidency
[Namibian] Political analysts and some members of parliament say proposed legislative changes expanding president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's authority could signal an executive overreach.
Nigeria: Gas Flaring in Nigeria – Why Compliance Still Lags
[Premium Times] Until gas utilisation is enforced as a condition of operation, rather than encouraged as a policy preference, flaring will remain an accepted inefficiency.