Oil declines as investors await Trump’s decision on Russian export limits

Nigeria’s oil production plunges 1.2mbpd in April – OPEC data

Onome Amuge Oil prices slipped on Monday, with traders tempering their initial concerns over supply disruptions caused by potential harsher sanctions, as the market digested reports that the incoming Trump administration may consider easing restrictions on Russia’s energy sector to secure an end to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Brent crude futures, the global benchmark for […]

Oil edges higher as questions over sanctions caps further upside

Nigeria’s daily oil production plunges to 1.57m barrels

Onome Amuge Oil traded higher on Wednesday morning, recovering from losses suffered the previous day, as traders turned their attention to potential disruptions in oil supply due to recently imposed sanctions on Russian tankers. Despite these concerns, gains were constrained as the market remained cautious while awaiting further clarity on the scope and impact of […]

Oil futures decline as demand optimism falters

Nigeria’s oil production plunges 1.2mbpd in April – OPEC data

Onome Amuge Oil prices fell further on Tuesday, sustaining the downward trend from the previous day’s trading after last week’s upturn. Nevertheless, the losses were tempered as market participants remained apprehensive over the potential supply crunch from major crude exporters Russia and Iran, which face mounting Western sanctions. Brent crude futures, saw a slight decline […]

NNPCL, Dangote rivalry set to drive fuel price down to N500 per litre in 2025- Stakeholders

Bamidele Famoofo Energy industry experts and stakeholders have affirmed that the coming onstream of Port Harcourt, Warri and Dangote Petroleum Refineries is a game changer for the downstream sector of the Nigerian economy, as the development will promote healthy price competition, and offer fuel marketers and consumers multiple sources of petroleum products. Nigerian energy industry […]

U.S tops Nigeria’s oil market with N3.6trn purchase in 2024

Top 10 importers buy N24.2trn Nigerian oil  Onome Amuge The United States has risen to the forefront of Nigeria’s energy export market, unseating The Netherlands as the dominant buyer of Nigerian crude oil in 2024, , as the top ten importers of Nigerian crude accounted for N24.2 trillion worth of the commodity. Data from the […]

NNPC confirms Port Harcourt Refinery back to full operational status

Insists product loading ongoing amid shut-down reports  Onome Amuge The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has refuted recent claims alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which resumed operations recently, has been shut down, emphasising that preparations for loading operations on Saturday are currently in progress. NNPC Limited, in an official release signed by […]

Dangote refinery drops petrol price to N899.50/litre ahead of Yuletide festivities 

Dangote Refinery

Onome Amuge Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the price of its petrol to N899.50 per litre, aimed at easing transport costs during the festive period. Anthony Chiejina, group chief, branding and communications officer of the Dangote Group, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, explaining that the move is expected to provide much-needed relief […]

Ignite Power secures $15m from AFRIGREEN to drive solar energy transformation in West Africa

Onome Amuge  Ignite Power, a leading renewable energy company in Africa, has secured a $15 million senior debt financing from Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund (AFRIGREEN), a top investor in the continent’s renewable energy sector, for its subsidiary Westa Solar.  This financing will support Westa Solar’s ongoing commercial and industrial (C&I) solar energy projects in Africa, […]

Japanese ambassador, business community applaud Dangote refinery’s technological innovation

Business a.m. The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex has been hailed as an astonishing technological masterpiece by the Japanese business community in Nigeria, led by Suzuki Hideo, ambassador-designate to Nigeria.  The Japanese delegation, in a recent tour of the impressive facilities housing both the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as well as Dangote Fertilisers, expressed […]