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Nigeria: NNPC says it records N748 billion profit after tax in April 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) reported a profit after tax of N748 billion ($623.3 million) in April 2025, according to its Monthly Financial and Operational Report released on Thursday, June 12. The report also indicated a total revenue of N5.89 trillion ($4.91 billion) for the same month. The figures were shared via the…

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Nigeria projects to boost Shellโ€™s additional 12 million-ton LNG capacity

Shell Plc has revealed that ongoing projects in Nigeria are among several global developments set to contribute to its plan of adding up to 12 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity by the end of this decade. Speaking at Wood Mackenzieโ€™s Gas, LNG and the Future of Energy Conference in London on…

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Nigeria’s $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi Aramco stalled amid fall in crude price

Nigeriaโ€™s talks with Saudi oil giant Aramco over a proposed $5 billion oil-backed loan have stalled. The setback comes amid a sharp decline in crude prices and rising concerns among potential co-lenders about the countryโ€™s production capacity, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to Reuters. The deal, which would be Nigeriaโ€™s largest such facility and…

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What Dumsor is and why Ghanaians are divided on howย toย endย it

Ghana introduces a new GHC1 “Dumsor Levy” on fuel to tackle its $3.1 billion energy debt and persistent power outages. The move faces strong public backlash, with many calling it a betrayal of promises and an undue burden on already struggling citizens.

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Who are the biggest financiers of clean energy projects in Africa?

A great percentage of African nations have released ambitious plans to increase energy access with a focus on the clean energy transition as a means to that end.ย  To finance the continentโ€™s ambitious clean energy goals, there is a need for sustainable financing options, and several players have stepped into the mix to provide the…

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Why Dangote keeps buying U.S. crude despite Africaโ€™s 120 billion barrels of proven reserves

The Dangote Refinery has been in the spotlight since it began operations in 2024.ย  With a nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), the $19 billion facility was hailed as a transformative project to reduce Nigeriaโ€™s dependence on imported fuel.ย  Yet, despite sitting in the heart of Africaโ€™s oil-rich Gulf of Guinea, the refinery…

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What to know as South Africaโ€™s new fuel prices for June kick off

As part of its monthly review, the South African government has today announced the revised fuel prices for June, effective Wednesday morning.

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Six questions you should ask before mounting a solar panel in your home

As Nigeria and other African nations face persistent energy shortages, solar power is seen as a viable solution for homeowners seeking reliable, sustainable energy.

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