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Rivers PENGASSAN begins strike over workers suspension

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has ordered its members working with Newcross Exploration and Production company to withdraw its services nationwide. PENGASSAN said the industrial action directive followed the query and suspension letters issued to its members by Newcross, operators of Oil Milling Lease 24 in Rivers State, an action...
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SEC to clamp down on unlicensed Ponzi schemes

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians, declaring that all investment and digital asset platforms not registered with the Commission are operating illegally. The warning came to light as digital investment platform CBEX allegedly collapsed, with reports indicating losses amounting to over N1.3tn incurred by investors. The PUNCH reported that...
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Air Peace elevates two pilots

Air Peace says it has elevated two of its senior first officers, Obinna Okeke and Adedamola Adeoye, to the rank of captain in its Boeing 737 fleet. This was made known through a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications of the airline, Ejike Ndiulo, on Monday. The officers were said to have logged...
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NDPHC to commercialise unused electricity

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company says it has developed strategies to commercialise stranded power and end years of unutilised electricity. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr Jennifer Adighije, stated this recently after being honoured as the Young Achiever of the Year at the 2025 Energy Times Awards for her contributions to the...
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Axxela deepens domestic gas usage across Africa

Axxela Limited, a gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, has promised to enhance domestic gas consumption across Africa after being honoured with the Outstanding Gas Company of the Year. In a statement yesterday, Axxela said the award presented at the Energy Times Excellence Awards reflected its commitment to expanding energy access for industries...
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FG to convert 774,000 petrol-powered bikes to electric

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has officially launched the Sustainable Energy Access Projects initiative, planning to convert 774,000 petrol-powered motorcycles to electric. This is also as the ministry launched a 30-megawatt power facility in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. Under the initiative, 1,000 motorcycles are to be converted in each...
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Lokpobiri to grace NAPE 50th anniversary

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, will lead other dignitaries to the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Petroleum Explorationists. The event, scheduled to be held on August 14, is to celebrate NAPE’s 50 years of aiding the growth of Nigeria’s oil and gas company. Others expected at the event...
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NCDMB official unveils book on local content devt

Media and Publicity Manager at the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, Obinna Ezeobi, has authored a book on local content development in the energy sector. As stakeholders in the Nigerian oil and gas industry gear up to mark 15 years of the enactment and implementation of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development...
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Kenyon boosts youth skills in energy sector

Kenyon International West Africa Company Limited, an oil and gas servicing firm, has reinforced its commitment to nurturing Africa’s next generation of energy professionals through its active participation in the Society of Petroleum Engineers Africa Annual Student Congress 2025. The event, which was held recently at the Dangote Business School, Bayero University, Kano, brought together...
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