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Oil production: How Nigeria, Libya, Algeria, other African nations performed in Q3 2025

African producers in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) witnessed stable oil production output in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025.ย 

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Top 5 biggest contributors to Nigeriaโ€™s N10.7 trillion oil revenues

In the first eight months of 2025, Nigeria witnessed impressive oil and gas revenues of N10.737 trillion ($7.36 billion). In this article, we take a closer look at the five leading contributors that have boosted Nigeriaโ€™s oil revenues

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Why Shell, TotalEnergies are playing the long game in South Africa despite green groups pushback

Oil majors Shell Plc and TotalEnergies have faced repeated opposition from environmental groups in South Africa. Still, the supermajors appear committed to the long game, viewing the country as a potential regional hub for their broader projects across the continent.

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Is Nigeria due for a higher OPEC oil production quota?

Nigeria, a long-standing member of OPEC, has recently recorded a steady rise in oil production. Although its quota from the group remains modest, the West African nation may soon need to push for a higher output limit.

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Senegal joins Africaโ€™s oil boomโ€”But why isnโ€™t it refining its own crude?ย 

Senegalโ€™s push into oil and gas reflects a familiar paradox across Africa: abundant crude resources but little to no refining capacity. The newcomer to the oil scene has yet to process its own crude.

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Ghana receives $148 million in corporate taxes from oil firms in first half of 2025 – Report

Ghanaโ€™s government received $148.7 million in corporate income taxes (CIT) from upstream oil and gas companies in the first half of 2025, a steep 59% decline compared to the $358.8 million collected during the same period in 2024.

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Powering continuity: Why Businessfront is celebrating Nigeriaโ€™s 50-year companies

Businessfront Over 50 celebrates companies that have powered Nigeriaโ€™s growth for over five decades, driving progress, stability, and industrial resilience.

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Nigeriaโ€™s oil and gas shake-up: Key divestment deals defining post-PIA era

Nigeriaโ€™s post-PIA era has been marked by a wave of divestments, with IOCs offloading onshore assets to local independents. The regulation has also spurred greater participation by indigenous firms in oil and gas investments.

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