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The Misdirected Protest: African Energy Week and the Western Agenda
By Gideon OsakaAfrica is at the epicentre of a contentious debate as the world grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and energy poverty. The continent's energy future has become a battleground, pitting environmental…
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Petrol Price Chaos: Nigerians Face Fresh Burden
By Gideon Osaka
In May 2023 when the multibillion-dollar Dangote Refinery was officially commissioned, it was hailed as a national pride and a monumental achievement for Nigeria’s petroleum sector. The 650,000 barrels per day (bpd)…
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The Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline Opens New Markets for Nigerian Gas
President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Mbasogo, signing agreement on Gulf of Guinea Pipeline project signed in Malabo
By Gideon Osaka
In a significant step towards bolstering regional cooperation and mutual…
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Dangote Refinery: Between Monopoly and Quest for Strong Regulator
By Godwin Osaka
The Nigerian downstream petroleum sub-sector has once again come under local and international spotlight, no thanks to a high-profile dispute among some heavyweights in the fuel distribution value chain. Although the…
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Africa’s Energy Bank Finally a Reality …Why Nigeria is in pole position to host bank HQ
H.E. Eng. Tarek El Molla, Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources looks on as Prof. Benedict Oramah,President and Chairman of Board of Directors, Afreximbank (left) exchanges Establishment Agreement documents for the Africa…
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Oil Blocks Bid RoundFG’s Uphill Task to Attract Investors, Global Interest
By Gideon Osaka
African producing countries have remained optimistic about the prospects of the oil and gas industry in recent times, in spite of the challenges and uncertainties in the global industry. This optimism is evident in…
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NCDMB’s Search for New Direction
By Gideon Osaka
The enactment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act 2010 also known as the Nigerian Content Act created numerous opportunities for Nigerians in the oil and gas space, all thanks to a…
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Oil Theft: Tactics Rejig Overdue
By Gideon OsakaThe rising spate of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism has ignited concerns over the effectiveness of the measures deployed by the Federal Government to stem the hydra-headed existential economic challenge facing the…
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NIES 2024: High Expectations as Global Giants Chart Way for Secure Energy Future
By Gideon Osaka
The global oil community is gathering once again in Abuja for the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2024, scheduled to take place at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja, Nigeria, from February…
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2024: Despite Tough Challenges, Energy Sector Poised for Major Upswing
By Gideon Osaka
There are indicators that, 2024 will be pivotal for Nigeria, a key player in the global oil and gas arena, as the nation's energy sector strives to adapt to rapid shifts in energy demand, geopolitical and…
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