Ex-Glencore exec cops to Nigerian bribes
A former Glencore employee has reached a plea deal with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), accepting involvement in the payment of bribes in Nigeria.
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Oando settles long-running dispute with Nigerian regulator
Oando has reached a settlement with the local Securities and Exchange Commission, bringing to an end a long-running dispute.
Nigeria ups anti-piracy work with Falcon Eye launch
Nigeria has highlighted progress in maritime surveillance amid falling numbers of reported pirate attacks.
Shell abandons push for oil spill case to be heard in Nigeria
Shell has abandoned its final attempt to argue that a major lawsuit brought by thousands of Nigerians over an oil spill in the West African country should be heard in Nigeria rather than the UK.
Attah out at NLNG, Shell’s Mshelbila in
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) managing director and CEO Tony Attah will leave his role in August.
Differences emerge on PIB spending plans
Nigeria’s two houses have passed versions of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) but various groups remain unhappy, highlighting the challenges for the legislation ahead of presidential approval.
Nigeria’s PIB heralds progress for royalty payments
The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives have passed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) in a bid to draw in more investment, from foreign and domestic sources.
Shelf Drilling adds Nigeria work with TotalEnergies for jack-up
Shelf Drilling will provide its Baltic jack-up rig to Total E&P Nigeria under a newly secured contract.
NNPC eyes refinery overhauls, building condensate plants
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) plans to approve overhaul contracts on the Warri and Kaduna refineries in July and greenlight new condensate facilities swiftly thereafter.
Militant group threatens Operation Humble in Nigeria
The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) have threatened to target oil installations in Nigeria’s oil-producing region and complained about various political problems.
Netherlands targets low-quality fuel exports to Africa
The Netherlands has raised concerns about fuel exports for African markets, which have high levels of substances that are harmful to human health.
Exxon, NNPC ordered to pay Ibeno oil spill compensation
A Nigerian court has ordered Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) and Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) pay 82 billion naira ($199.5 million) in compensation for an oil spill.
Italy to investigate prosecutors of Eni in OPL 245 case
Italy’s Ministry of Justice has launched an administrative investigation of the trial of Eni over alleged corruption in Nigeria.
NLNG breaks ground on Train 7
Nigeria LNG has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at Train 7, increasing capacity by around 35%.
NNPC, NCDMB sign on to Brass products plan
Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC), the Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Zed Energy have signed a shareholder deal on the Brass terminal.
Fired Lekoil boss took different job behind company’s back
The London-listed oil company locked in a battle with its former chief executive fired him in part for being hired as boss of a different company, which he now refuses to leave.
Lekoil sacks CEO amid loan fall out
Lekoil has sacked its CEO Olalekan Akinyanmi with immediate effect, the company has said.
DPR dishes out marginal field awards
Nigeria’s Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has completed the distribution of marginal fields to indigenous companies.
Nigeria expects marginal field production in 2022
Nigeria’s government expects new marginal fields to begin producing in 2022, as signature bonuses flow in and work is near getting under way.
Mozambique, Nigeria talk gas at French summit
France held a summit on May 18 for African leaders, with discussions around debt, security and energy.
Wike slams IOCs for Niger Delta safety fears
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has accused international oil companies of backing a conspiracy theory that the Niger Delta is unsafe.
ADM sheds light on mystery Middle Eastern investor
ADM Energy has provided a clarification on a potential investor, following a number of questions.
Nigeria ports spat sees NPA head suspended
Nigeria has suspended the head of the ports authority amid claims that she provided unfair dispensations to Dangote Group.
Starsight buys into East African opportunity
Solar developer Starsight Energy is expanding from its West Africa roots with a move into East Africa.
Judge calls for more JP Morgan disclosure in OPL 245 case
JP Morgan must provide more documents to Nigeria, as the two sides duke it out over payments in connection to the OPL 245 scandal.