By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking judicial intervention to compel the company to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion allegedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of the former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into NNPCL. The suit,…
…commissions 20MW mini-grid project in Kogi By Seun Ibiyemi In commemoration of Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its aggressive drive in deploying off-grid and mini-grid power solutions to power the nation’s underserved communities, universities, markets, and hospitals. The President in his democracy day broadcast reiterated his…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s crude oil production rose significantly in May 2026, surpassing its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota and strengthening its position as Africa’s leading oil producer. Latest industry data showed that the country produced an average of 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil per day during the month, while condensate…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), in collaboration with key security agencies, has intensified efforts to combat pipeline vandalism with a joint inspection of a damaged crude oil pipeline at Pai Community in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The operation was carried out under the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources has been announced as the Anchor Partner for the Lawyers in Energy International Conference Africa (LEICA) 2026, reinforcing efforts to advance policy innovation, regulatory reforms and sustainable development within Nigeria’s energy sector. Organisers of the conference said the strategic partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has granted Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL), operator of the Kainji Hydroelectric Power Plant, access to commence construction of two 330-kilovolt (kV) transmission bays aimed at supporting an additional 220 megawatts (MW) of electricity generation capacity. TCN disclosed that the formal handover of the Switchyard Units…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has approved another increase in oil production for July, raising output targets by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) as the alliance continues efforts to gradually unwind voluntary supply cuts introduced in 2023. The decision was announced following the group’s virtual meeting held on Sunday…
By Seun Ibiyemi Heirs Energies Limited has received international recognition for its landmark US$750 million financing transaction, with the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Osa Igiehon, praising financing partners, advisers and stakeholders whose support made the deal possible. The financing facility was recently recognised as the Best Oil & Gas Deal of the Year at…
By Seun Ibiyemi Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned a new Sahara Go Recycling Hub in Masaka, Nasarawa State, extending structured recycling access to communities in Northern Nigeria. Delivered in partnership with the Nasarawa State Waste Management Authority (NASWAMSA), the hub marks a significant step in scaling practical, community-driven sustainability solutions across the country. The Sahara…
By Seun Ibiyemi The NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of NNPC Limited, has donated and commissioned a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at the National Orthopaedic Hospital (NOH), Dala, Kano State, in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving access to advanced diagnostic services. The facility, which was…
