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By Gideon OsakaFor decades, Nigeria's economy has been heavily reliant on crude oil, from the Niger Delta extraction to international exports. Oil revenues, petrol subsidies, and fluctuating global prices have defined its economic…
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Tinubu’s NMDPRA Shake-Up and the Battle for Investor Confidence By Gideon OsakaThe sudden removal of the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority by President Bola Ahmed…
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For decades, Nigeria has stood as one of the world’s most resource-rich oil producers, yet its economic story has remained curiously incomplete. While crude oil has powered government revenues and positioned the country as a major…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Gideon Osaka OIL, POLITICS & THE FUTURE OF RESERVESBillions once ring-fenced for frontier exploration are now headed to the Federation Account. As fiscal pressures mount and production…
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By Gideon OsakaNigeria’s local content journey has entered its most decisive phase. From a modest 26% at inception to 61% by late 2025, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has quietly reshaped the…
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By Gideon OsakaNgeria’s petroleum industry is once again at a defining crossroads. The resignation of the chief executives of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream…
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HRH Alhaji Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano in a group photograph with participants By William Emmanuel UkpojuAbuja, 25 November 2025 – The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Towers became the epicentre of Africa’s…
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Aliko Dangote Valuechain examines the opportunities, risks, and power dynamics behind Nigeria’s most ambitious refinery expansion and what it means for the future of energy governance By William Emmanuel UkpojuWhen Aliko Dangote…
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With $13.4 billion worth of projects unveiled and a new continental bank in the works, AEW 2025 proves Africa’s energy story is no longer about scarcity but sovereignty By Mohammad BelloThe spring air in Cape Town was crisp, but…
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By Gideon OsakaNorthern Nigeria is often painted with a familiar brush: insecurity, underdevelopment, and political neglect. In recent months, that narrative has grown louder , with claims that the Tinubu administration is leaving…
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