Nigeria's Mineral Wealth Valued at $750 Billion: Minister Unveils Ambitious Plans for Sector

Nigeria’s Mineral Wealth Valued at $750 Billion: Minister Unveils Ambitious Plans for Sector

ByDaniel Terungwa

Nigeria’s Mineral Wealth Valued at $750 Billion: Minister Unveils Ambitious Plans for Sector In a groundbreaking revelation, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, unveiled Nigeria’s substantial mineral wealth, estimated at a staggering $750 billion. This disclosure came during a two-day national stakeholders’ roundtable on sustainable development of the mining industry organized by the…

NDPHC Honored with Power Infrastructure Development Agency of the Year Award

NDPHC Honored with Power Infrastructure Development Agency of the Year Award

ByDaniel Terungwa

NDPHC Honored with Power Infrastructure Development Agency of the Year Award Nigeria’s foremost electricity generation firm, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), received the Power Infrastructure Development Agency of the Year Award during the inaugural Energy Times Awards held in Lagos. This acknowledgment underscores NDPHC‘s pivotal role in transforming the nation’s electricity sector. Originating from…

NPA opens 72 hours access window for export trucks to avert delay

NPA opens 72 hours access window for export trucks to avert delay

ByDaniel Terungwa

NPA opens 72 hours access window for export trucks to avert delay. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a new policy aimed at reducing congestion and improving the efficiency of export cargo movement into Lagos Ports. Under this policy, export cargo trucks will be required to access the port terminals within a specified time…

TotalEnergies CEO Anticipates Financial Upside from Potential EU Sanctions on Russian LNG

TotalEnergies CEO Anticipates Financial Upside from Potential EU Sanctions on Russian LNG

ByDaniel Terungwa

TotalEnergies CEO Anticipates Financial Upside from Potential EU Sanctions on Russian LNG. In a recent statement, Patrick Pouyanne, the CEO of TotalEnergies, expressed optimism about the potential impact of EU sanctions on Russian gas from the Yamal LNG project. Pouyanne suggested that such sanctions could lead to a significant increase in global LNG prices, ultimately…

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Peter Obi Urges Nigeria to Learn from Tanzania on Power Generation

ByDaniel Terungwa

Peter Obi Urges Nigeria to Learn from Tanzania on Power Generation. Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has advocated for Nigeria to take cues from Tanzania regarding power generation. Obi made this assertion in a series of posts on his official social media handle on Friday, reacting to reports that…

Oil settles higher on supply concerns in the Mideast, economic woes subdue gains

Oil settles higher on supply concerns in the Mideast, economic woes subdue gains

ByDaniel Terungwa

Oil settles higher on supply concerns in the Mideast, economic woes subdue gains.   Oil prices settled higher on Friday, garnering support from tensions in the Middle East, but a strong dollar and U.S. inflation data quashed hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates soon, giving prices a ceiling. Brent crude futures settled…

Baker Hughes Awarded Contract for Saudi Aramco's Gas Network Expansion

Baker Hughes Awarded Contract for Saudi Aramco’s Gas Network Expansion

ByDaniel Terungwa

Baker Hughes Awarded Contract for Saudi Aramco’s Gas Network Expansion Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes has announced its successful bid for a contract to supply equipment for the third phase of Saudi Aramco’s gas network expansion project in Saudi Arabia. The contract involves the provision of 17 pipeline centrifugal compressors, a crucial step in bolstering…

Stakeholders Urge Inclusive Approach to Energy Transition at National Dialogue.

Stakeholders Urge Inclusive Approach to Energy Transition at National Dialogue

ByDaniel Terungwa

Stakeholders Urge Inclusive Approach to Energy Transition at National Dialogue. Stakeholders gathered at the National Dialogue on Energy Transition Plan in Port Harcourt have called upon the federal government to ensure the active involvement of communities, local, and state governments in its energy transition initiatives. The event, organized by several foundations and advocacy groups, with…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Further Reduces Diesel and Aviation Fuel Prices, Now at N940 and N980 Respectively

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Further Reduces Diesel and Aviation Fuel Prices, Now at N940 and N980 Respectively

ByDaniel Terungwa

Dangote Petroleum Refinery Further Reduces Diesel and Aviation Fuel Prices, Now at N940 and N980 Respectively. In a bid to provide relief amid economic challenges, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced yet another significant reduction in the prices of diesel and aviation fuel. Effective immediately, customers purchasing five million litres and above will benefit from a…

NERC Appeals for Legislative Support to Unbundle TCN Amidst Nigeria's Energy Crisis

NERC Appeals for Legislative Support to Unbundle TCN Amidst Nigeria’s Energy Crisis

ByDaniel Terungwa

NERC Appeals for Legislative Support to Unbundle TCN Amidst Nigeria’s Energy Crisis. Amidst Nigeria’s persistent energy crisis, the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called upon the National Assembly to enact legislation aimed at unbundling the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). This appeal, made by NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba during an oversight visit by the…