“Import Substitution Holds the Key to Africa’s Energy Future” – Dr. Timothy Effiong…
Dr Timothy Effiong OkonDr. Timothy Effiong Okon is a distinguished geophysicist, petroleum economist, and strategist with over four decades of experience in the global oil and gas industry. Renowned for his deep institutional insight!-->!-->!-->…
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Beyond Capacity: The Real Test of Dangote’s 1.4-Million-Barrel Dream
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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Ethics, Efficiency, and Equity: A Professorial Dialogue on Nigeria’s Petroleum Future
Professor Omowumi O. Iledare
"Nations rise not by rhetoric but by responsibility — to govern ethically, perform efficiently, and lead equitably.”PreambleThe Nigerian petroleum space has seen a crescendo of debates — from the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Shell’s $2 Billion Gas Project: Renewed Confidence in Nigeria’s Upstream Reforms
How President Tinubu’s policies unlocked $8 billion in new oil and gas investments within 18 monthsWith over $8 billion in major oil and gas Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) in less than two years, Nigeria’s upstream sector is!-->!-->!-->…
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African Energy Champion, NJ Ayuk, Honoured with Honorary Professorship in Moscow
How the African Energy Chamber Chairman’s Moscow recognition cements his legacy as a global advocate for energy justice and sustainable growth
By Silverline Ifeanyi OnyeaborOn October 16, 2025, in the historic city of Moscow,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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NUPRC at Four: How Komolafe’s Leadership Redefined the Upstream Petroleum Industry
From transparency in bid rounds to $39.9 billion in new investments, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission is shaping a new era of confidence, accountability, and growth
Engr. Gbenga KomolafeBy Gideon OsakaFour years!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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NCDMB to Train 10,000 Nigerians for High-Demand Oil and Gas Jobs
By Anscella ObikeAs Nigeria experiences a resurgence of billion-dollar oil and gas investments, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a major national initiative to equip over 10,000 young!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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How Nigeria’s N373 Billion Host Community Fund Is Transforming the Niger Delta
With over 536 projects in progress and billions flowing into community-led development, NUPRC’s Host Community Development Trust initiative is quietly rewriting the story of oil-producing communities in NigeriaBy Silverline Ifeanyi!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Dangote Refinery Strike Exposes Fragility in Nigeria’s Oil Supply Chain
By Ese UfuomaLate September, Nigeria’s celebrated march toward fuel independence hit an unexpected roadblock, not from machinery failure or lack of crude oil, but from the people who make the system run. Workers at the Dangote!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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8th Valuechain Annual Lecture Series Is Here
Have you attended the Valuechain Annual Lecture Series before? If not, we highly recommend marking your calendar for this year's edition. It's a great opportunity to reconnect, share insights, and strengthen our professional bonds.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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