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South Africans protest load shedding amid continued grid failure

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How stalled $5 billion Africa Energy Bank reveals a continentโ€™s slow walk to energy independence

Africa’s energy independence relies heavily on internal financing. The proposition of an intercontinental bank indicates a move in that direction. However, the project is yet to take off despite declaration of several launch date

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Why Dangote refinery skips oil-rich Libya, Angola, others for Ghanaโ€™s crude oil

Although Ghana produces less oil than many of Africaโ€™s top producers, Nigeriaโ€™s mega refinery is betting on its market for crude supply. A closer look reveals why this may be more strategic than it first appears.

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Explainer: Breakdown of  Nigeria’s Dangote refineryโ€™s dispute with petrol union NUPENG

In the past weeks, the clash between Dangote and union body, NUPENG, has nearly brought the petroleum industry in Nigeria to a halt. In this article, we explore in details what exactly are the reasons for these disputes.

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What to know as Dangote begins nationwide free delivery of petrol from refinery

The mega Dangote refinery has begun the free delivery of his products nationwide. What exactly does this mean for the Nigeria’s downstream sector in details?

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Who is Mourad Adjal, Algeriaโ€™s newly appointed energy minister?

Mourad Adjal, former Sonelgaz chief executive, has been named Algeriaโ€™s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energy, as the country looks to bolster hydrocarbons while advancing its renewable push.

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Nigeria: Dangote unfettered as labour union tests $20 billion refinery ‘outsider’ status

The recent feud between Dangote’s refinery and petroleum union group, NUPENG, has taken a new turn even as the former backed out of the agreement to join the group.

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About 60% of Nigeriaโ€™s LNG goes to Portugal and Spain – NNPC boss reveals ย 

A significant 60% of Nigeriaโ€™s LNG production currently goes to Portugal and Spain, underscoring Nigeria’s pivotal role as Europe seeks alternatives to Russian energy sources.ย 

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How Nigeria plans  to use new tax reforms to unlock oil and gas investment

Nigeriaโ€™s oil and gas sector stands at a crossroads, with investment at the heart of ongoing tax reforms. For investors, this offers reliefs and credits aimed at boosting exploration and drilling in the upstream segment.

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