Energy security
27 Nov
Critical issues around the food and energy security plaguing Africa dominated discourse at the Food and Energy Security Conference in Lagos hosted by White & Case LLP in collaboration with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), AFREXIM, and African Finance Corporation (AFC). The first-of-its-kind conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the…
13 Nov
Stakeholders in Nigeria and other African countries have insisted that only decisive steps that prioritise collaboration, crude oil refining within the continent, integration of energy infrastructure and harmonisation of regulations and specifications will guarantee energy security for the region.
18 Apr
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is seeking a new approach to energy security amidst geopolitical concerns and a push from fossil fuels.
26 Mar
The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity, a non-governmental organisation operating in Nigeria and Maryland, United States with United Nations Consultative Status and University of Washington will jointly hold a session during the spring meetings of World Bank & IMF Boards of Governors Meetings that will hold between 15th and 20th of April, in Washington…
11 Mar
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has urged members to prioritise energy security and bolster investments in the gas sector.
29 Feb
To fortify its economic resilience and ensure energy security, Nigeria has capitalised on its vast gas reserves to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependence on traditional fossil fuels.
22 Feb
Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has underscored the pivotal role of energy security in the success of public wealth creation endeavours.
6 Jan
Reports across states in Nigeria have revealed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited kept its promise to eliminate fuel queues during the Christmas and New Year. Situation reports from different filling stations across Nigeria revealed that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, was in sufficient supply to ensure energy security during the festive…
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