Category: Media

Oct 27
Koyin Sanusi Tops Africa Energy Sector’s 2025 List of Must-Have Brand Influencers

In an era where authenticity fuels influence and trust drives conversion, Koyin Sanusi stands out as one of the Top 5 Nigerian Recommended Brand Influencers for Renewable Energy Companies in 2026, as identified by the Africa Energy Sector Influencer Survey. Emerging from the spotlight of new-age fame, Koyin has quickly evolved into one of Nigeria’s […]

Oct 27
Dangote Petroleum Refinery to Expand to 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day — Aiming for World’s Largest Refinery

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to more than double its production capacity—from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.4 million bpd—within the next three years, a move that would make it the largest refinery in the world. Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Ltd, confirmed the expansion at a briefing in Lagos, emphasising […]

Oct 27
Meet the 5 Nigerian Recommended Brand Influencers for Renewable Energy Companies in 2026

In a rapidly changing digital landscape where influence drives innovation, five standout personalities have emerged as the new champions of brand storytelling — Dede, Kola, Imisi, Faith, and Koyin. They may be new to fame, but their impact is undeniable. With some of the most loyal fanbases in Africa, these dynamic voices are reshaping how […]

Oct 24
Lagos Launches Omi Eko Project — €410m Drive to Electrify and Modernise Waterways

Lagos State has launched Omi Eko, a €410 million initiative to transform the city’s waterways into a cleaner, safer and smarter transport network. Backed by the European Union, the European Investment Bank and the Agence Française de Développement, the project aims to reposition Lagos’ inland waterways as a core pillar of urban mobility and the […]

Oct 24
Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo Emerges President of 2026 GECF Ministerial Meeting

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emerged as the President of the 2026 Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Ministerial Meeting, a significant milestone that reinforces Nigeria’s leadership in global gas diplomacy. The announcement was made during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the GECF held in Doha, Qatar. Ekpo’s appointment reflects […]

Oct 24
Dr. Philip Mshelbila Elected Secretary-General of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)

Dr. Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). His election was confirmed during the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum, held in Doha, Qatar. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s energy leadership, as Dr. Mshelbila becomes the […]

Oct 24
Aliko Dangote Makes History as First African to Hit $30 Billion Net Worth, Powered by Dangote Refinery Success

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African to reach a net worth of $30.2 billion, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The Nigerian industrialist, renowned for his vast business empire spanning cement, sugar, salt, and oil refining, has further solidified his status as […]

Sep 28
The Ongoing Saga: Dangote Refinery vs. PENGASSAN – A Power Struggle Unfolds

As the sun rises over Lagos on this crisp Sunday morning, the energy sector’s most gripping drama continues to unfold: the escalating battle between Aliko Dangote’s Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). What began as a shocking mass layoff of all Nigerian workers on September 26, 2025—less […]

Sep 24
Nigerian Solar Companies and Startups That Received Funding in 2025

Nigeria is stealing the spotlight this year. With over 90 million Nigerians still grappling with unreliable electricity, solar startups are stepping up big time. In 2025 alone, the sector has raked in over $110 million in funding—think debt facilities, equity rounds, and grants fueling off-grid innovations and mini-grids. This isn’t just about panels and batteries; […]

Sep 23
SSA Olubukola Verheijen Hosts Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Charts Path to 2030 Targets

It was a significant meeting at the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olubukola Arowolo Verheijen, who hosted executives of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, led by its Managing Director & CEO, Tony Attah. This was an opportunity to review the progress following the takeover of the Shell Petroleum Development Company […]