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20m Nigerian Homes Stick to Firewood Over Cooking Gas

Despite rising LPG production, over 20 million Nigerian households rely on firewood and charcoal due to high costs. Experts warn of deforestation and health risks as government targets 5 million cylinders by 2030.

Gas Crisis Fuels Deforestation as Prices Soar

Despite vast gas reserves, soaring LPG prices force Nigerian households back to firewood and charcoal, deepening health risks and accelerating forest loss. Experts warn of a growing energy poverty crisis.

Explosion at Kebbi Hospital Caused by Gas Cylinder Fire

An explosion at Bagudo General Hospital in Kebbi State caused panic, but police confirm no lives lost. Authorities debunk bomb rumors, attributing blast to a gas cylinder fire incident. Read the full details.

NNPC Lists Top Assets for Sale, Opens Bidding Process

NNPC launches a formal bid to sell stakes in key oil and gas assets. This strategic divestment aims to attract investors, boost production, and reshape Nigeria's energy sector under the PIA reforms.

NNPC Sells Stakes in Oil Assets, Bids Open

NNPC Limited invites bids for stakes in key oil and gas assets. Registration deadline is January 10, 2026. PENGASSAN confirms the strategic divestment plan.

NNPC Fully Restores Escravos-Lagos Gas Pipeline

The NNPC has successfully restored the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System after a December explosion. Read how this swift action secures Nigeria's gas supply for power and industry.

AKK Gas Pipeline to Start Operations in Early 2026

Nigeria's $2.8 billion Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline is on track to begin operations in early 2026, promising to transform energy supply and industrial growth in the north. NNPC targets $30 billion in oil and gas investments by 2030.

Nigeria ships 33.2m barrels of crude to U.S. in eight months

Nigeria strengthens its role as the top African crude oil supplier to the United States, exporting 33.23 million barrels worth $2.57 billion from January to August 2025. Discover the economic impact and the role of Dangote Refinery.

Conoil Pays ₦2.43bn Dividend to Shareholders for 2024

Conoil Plc announces a massive ₦2.428 billion dividend payout for 2024, rewarding shareholders with 350 kobo per share. Discover how the company achieved 60.5% revenue growth amidst Nigeria's economic challenges.

Senate Confirms New NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOs After Resignations

The Senate has confirmed new heads for Nigeria's oil regulatory bodies following the resignations of Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe amid serious corruption allegations from Aliko Dangote. Read the full details of the scandal and swift political response

BP Appoints First Female CEO in Historic Move

British energy giant BP names industry veteran Meg O'Neill as its new CEO, marking the first external and female appointment in its 116-year history. Discover the strategic shift behind this major leadership change.

NUPRC: Making Oil & Gas Work for Nigerians

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is leading a historic shift towards transparency and accountability in the oil sector, turning a 'resource curse' into a national blessing. Discover how this reform benefits citizens.

Lawyers Condemn Media Trial of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed

A coalition of 40 lawyers has condemned baseless corruption allegations against NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed, warning against media trials that undermine Nigeria's oil sector. Read their full defence.

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