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KEY POINTS The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, has called for the adoption of advanced technologies, including drone surveillance systems, to improve monitoring and protection of oil and gas …

KEY POINTS Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has granted an offshore oil exploration licence to a consortium of international energy companies, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to …

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has blamed wholesalers, retailers, supply shortages, and distribution challenges for the continued rise in the price of cooking gas …

KEY POINTS Microsoft and Chevron have announced plans to develop one of the largest natural gas-powered data centre projects in the United States, marking a significant step in addressing the …

Civil society group GALA has given Gambia’s national utility NAWEC a 10-day ultimatum to restore reliable electricity and water after months of damaging outages.

Sahara Group has launched a $5,000 energy journalism fellowship open to African journalists across print, electronic and digital media until October 30, 2026.

Rwanda has set a June 8 cut-off date for land compensation affecting 1,232 households as the 206MW Ruzizi III regional hydropower project advances.

Nigeria’s gas minister has ordered regulators and security agencies to clamp down on marketers hoarding and diverting LPG as cooking gas prices climb sharply.

KEY POINTS • Petrol depot prices in Lagos fell across most terminals as competition and supply changes continue to influence Nigeria’s downstream oil market. • Dangote Refinery maintained relative stability …

KEY POINTS • The Federal Government has held an emergency meeting with stakeholders to address rising cooking gas (LPG) prices in Nigeria. • Officials cited high landing costs and supply …