Ibom CNG Bus Project Takes Off THE Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially flagged off the Ibom Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) City Bus Terminal in Uyo, marking a major milestone in sustainable transportation and urban development. Situated at Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe, the site was once […]
Two Decades of Access, Little Diversification FOR more than 20 years, Nigeria has been handed preferential access to some of the world’s largest markets. From the United States’ African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), successive governments have promoted trade agreements as the pathway out of crude oil […]
Nigeria at a Critical Energy Crossroads NIGERIA may be on the verge of squandering a rare strategic advantage in the global energy market as policy failures and regulatory bottlenecks continue to limit the performance of the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, according to energy expert Abdulrazaq Hamzat. Hamzat, Executive Director of the Foundation for Peace […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE AN oil and gas policy expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has called on the Federal Government to adopt a stricter enforcement-driven approach to finally end routine gas flaring in Nigeria, insisting that the challenge is no longer about policy gaps but weak implementation. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday, Iledare said Nigeria already has […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NO fewer than 33 vessels laden with petroleum products, commodities and other goods are expected to arrive at Lagos ports between 30 and 31 January , according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The ports affected include Apapa Port, Tin-Can Island Port and the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE Petrol Consumption Jumps Sharply as Festive Demand Peaks NIGERIA’S daily petrol consumption surged to 63.7 million litres in December 2025, representing a sharp increase of 10.8 million litres per day from November levels, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The figure, contained in the […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE & PAULINA NZERUBE RESIDENTS of Imade Osazee Street in Asaba, Delta State, have petitioned the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant within their residential neighbourhood. In the petition, the residents alleged that the siting of the gas facility poses serious […]
Waste as Energy Solution for Nigeria Expert Identifies Untapped Renewable Fuel Source A Nigerian energy researcher has identified waste cooking oil generated by households, restaurants and fast-food outlets as a viable and largely untapped resource capable of supporting Nigeria’s energy transition and reducing dependence on imported fuels. Dr. Esther Babatunde, a Senior Lecturer in the […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH Import Surge to Boost Supply Chains NIGERIA’S major seaports are gearing up for a significant influx of import traffic at the start of the year, with no fewer than 41 ships laden with petroleum products, foodstuffs and assorted cargoes expected to dock at the Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea […]
The Naval Trigger: Why Britain Needed Nigerian Oil NIGERIA’S oil industry did not begin as an economic vision for Nigerians—it began as a geopolitical imperative for Britain. The early 1900s marked a shift in global power projection: coal was giving way to oil, and the British Royal Navy required vast, secure […]