Tag: #Energy
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NIGERIA EXCEEDS OPEC OIL PRODUCTION QUOTA AS OUTPUT HITS 74-MONTH HIGH
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to an average of 1.735 million barrels per day (bpd) in June 2026, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth and pushing the country above its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production quota. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed that crude…
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TANZANIA PUSHES FOR AFRICAN COOPERATION ON SUSTAINABLE NUCLEAR ENERGY
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger cooperation among African countries and international partners to advance the peaceful and sustainable development of nuclear energy. She made the call at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) held in Kigali, Rwanda, where she described the summit as a key platform for turning…
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FCT RESIDENTS LAMENT POOR POWER SUPPLY, RISING ELECTRICITY BILLS
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns over poor power supply and rising electricity costs in different parts of Abuja. Residents in areas such as Kubwa, Bwari, Kado, Apo and Dutse say they continue to experience irregular electricity, even as they report higher bills and reduced electricity units for the same…
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SAUDI ENVOY, DANGOTE MOVE TO BOOST INVESTMENT TIES BETWEEN BOTH ECONOMIES
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, has met with billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote to deepen economic cooperation between both countries. The meeting, held at the envoy’s residence in Abuja’s Diplomatic Quarter, focused on expanding partnerships in energy, industry, infrastructure, and investment opportunities. Al-Balawi said the engagement reflects growing Saudi–Nigeria economic relations and…
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FUEL CRISIS BITES: OVER 400 GAS STATIONS SHUT DOWN IN PHILIPPINES
Soaring fuel prices are forcing hundreds of gas stations to close, raising fears of shortages and market manipulation. The Philippine National Police says more than 400 gas stations across the country have shut down operations as fuel prices continue to surge. PNP spokesperson Randulf Tuano revealed that closures have jumped sharply from 273 on March…
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ENUGU, UNDP PARTNER TO BOOST EDUCATION, ENERGY & DIGITAL GROWTH
Milestone MoU aims to fast-track development and attract investments to Enugu State. The Enugu State Government and UNDP Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering education, energy, trade, digital economy and more, linking the state to the UNDP Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP). Speaking at the Government House ceremony, UNDP Resident Representative Ms.…
