Earned Allowances: Nigerian govt to pay varsity workers N22bn October ending – Ngige Nigerian govt flags-off distribution of Agric inputs to 7,386 Borno farmers Food ration cuts loom for those affected by crisis in northeast Nigeria as famine hits highest level in five years 9 out of 10 schools in Nigeria have no hand-washing facility for children – UNICEF Oyo Govt Set to Revoke contracts from 22 Firms COVID-19: 19 months after restriction, India reopens for foreign tourists Centre for Ethics rewards commissioner, others for Sterling performance Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.4386 against USD Friday Britain: Over 43,000 may have been given wrong COVID test results UK, Nigeria hold Sixth Ministerial Meeting for Economic Development Wema Bank Hosts High Net-worth Customers in Northern Nigeria, Reaffirms Commitment Teenager in court for alleged N2,000 phone robbery Douglas Ryder: Team Update Akeredolu backs constitutional roles for traditional rulers Valedictory Service: Follow footprints of remarkable predecessors — FCE (Technical) tasks graduating students Excellence NCPWD urges government, private organisations to consider employment of PWDs Lagos PDP state congress should be family affair – Spokesman Farmers urged to embrace improved post-harvest storage technologies Senegal is preparing to become a major gas producing country in the MSGBC region (by Miguel Artacho) Indian hemp farmer, others bag 75 years imprisonment each ARC-P’s promise for Nigerian children Man in court for defiling 9-year-old girl Don’t ignore other killer diseases for COVID-19, Medical Director warns Invest in Africa: the pan-African non-profit platform supporting SMEs in Senegal (By Miguel Artacho) Orange Cameroon and the German Development Cooperation inaugurate the 6th Orange Digital Center in Africa and the Middle East, a center dedicated to digital development and innovation to train young people in digital technology and strengthen their employability Kuda, the challenger bank for Africans, issues free debit cards with no maintenance fees across Nigeria to promote cashless payments International Organization for Migration announces top jury for 2021 West and Central Africa Migration Journalism Award Onu inaugurates governing boards, urges technological readiness Adanian Labs partners with EMURGO Africa to develop blockchain start-ups in Africa South Africa to start jabs for kids as young as 12 Kenyan mob lynches ‘bloodthirsty vampire’ child killer Appointment of new Board will foster NABDA’s advancement – DG Chairman wants investment tribunal listed as ease of doing business indicator COVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths, 226 new cases World Sight Day: Don harps on proactive measures to curb blindness Gov. Sule counsels FG to leverage nation’s gas reserves to address challenges FIFA helps evacuate refugees from Afghanistan 13,243 terrorists with families surrender in N/East – DHQ NASS lauds Nigerian Army’s transparency in recruitment COAS urges resuscitation of Nigerian Army/Russian Defence partnership Pan-African Conference on Community Land Rights identifies urgent reforms of collective land rights and women’s rights as essential to ensure social peace in Africa FG priotises quality care to improve family health Adoption of progressive tax regime will tackle inequality, poverty-CSOs Okowa’s wife offers free eye care services to people in Delta South Small-holder farmers, backbone of agricultural development — Foundation SDGs: Institute wants Lagos Govt. reduce building certification levies Foundation upgrades, refurbishes selected human trafficking shelters 2023: Electronic transmission of results will reduce election fraud in Nigeria – Jega Ekiti special economic zone strategic- Osinbajo Bill Clinton in hospital with non-Covid infection
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Africa2 hours agoSenegal is preparing to become a major gas producing country in the MSGBC region (by Miguel Artacho)
Senegal expects a lot to continue to develop the great potential of the country’s natural gas sector DAKAR, Senegal, October 15, 2021 / APO Group / – By Miguel Artacho, field editor A number of world-class oil and gas discoveries took place in Senegal between 2014 and 2017. Oil and gas reserves worth over one billion barrels of oil and over 40,000 billion cubic feet of gas have been released in Senegal. The country is now poised to ensure that its vast reserves of natural gas will help ensure energy security for many years to come. Under the leadership of HE President Macky Sall, Senegal has made the development of the energy sector one of the fundamental pillars of the country’s economic emergence by 2035. Natural gas projects One of the largest gas projects currently underway in Senegal is the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG gas project, located in offshore.
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Invest in Africa: the pan-African non-profit platform supporting SMEs in Senegal (By Miguel Artacho)
IIA has been operating in Senegal since 2018, where it received strong support from two of the major international oil companies (IOCs) currently operating in the country. DAKAR, Senegal, October 15, 2021 / APO Group / – By Miguel Artacho, field editor Invest In Africa (https://bit.ly/3lH2eFw) (IIA) was established in 2012 as a multi-sector, non-profit pan-African organization whose main mission is to support entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ) succeed in the business sector in sub-Saharan Africa. It does so in particular by focusing on promoting local content in the extractive industries and offering a number of capacity building and training initiatives for IIA members. It also makes it easier for these companies to access financing on more favorable terms, while facilitating their overall ability to enter new markets. The genesis of The IIA first began in the UK with support from Tullow Oil. Since then, The IIA.
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Africa1 week agoEstablishment of National Energy Companies: Role of National Oil Companies (NOCs) Highlighted at African Energy Week NOC Summit
The NOC Summit will offer a genuine discussion on the challenges, solutions and key opportunities for NOCs in Africa, led by some of the continent’s most esteemed organizations. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 5, 2021 / APO Group / – Africa’s premier energy event, Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2021, features an interactive networking conference and four-day exhibition where African and global stakeholders come together to discuss the future of the African energy industry. On the second day of AEW 2021, to be held in Cape Town from November 9-12, organizers will host a National Oil Company (NOC) Collaborative Summit, during which top African NOCs from across the continent will come together to discuss the role of the NOCs. in Africa’s energy future. Led by NOCs including SFF of South Africa, Gabon Oil Company, NNPC of Nigeria, Sonangol of Angola, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Petrosen of Senegal, NAMCOR of Namibia, UNOC from.
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Establishment of National Energy Companies: Role of National Oil Companies (NOCs) Highlighted at African Energy Week NOC Summit
The NOC Summit will offer a genuine discussion on the challenges, solutions and key opportunities for NOCs in Africa, led by some of the continent’s most esteemed organizations. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 5, 2021 / APO Group / – Africa’s premier energy event, Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2021, features an interactive networking conference and four-day exhibition where African and global stakeholders come together to discuss the future of the African energy industry. On the second day of AEW 2021, to be held in Cape Town from November 9-12, organizers will host a National Oil Company (NOC) Collaborative Summit, during which top African NOCs from across the continent will come together to discuss the role of the NOCs. in Africa’s energy future. Led by NOCs including SFF of South Africa, Gabon Oil Company, NNPC of Nigeria, Sonangol of Angola, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Petrosen of Senegal, NAMCOR of Namibia, UNOC from.
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Africa3 weeks agoAfrica Oil Week set to host first-ever in-person event in Dubai
We are confident that the event will foster valuable interactions and profitable partnerships in the MENA region. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 27, 2021 / APO Group / – Africa Oil Week (AOW) (www.Africa-OilWeek.com), the leading oil and gas trade fair for Africa, is scheduled to host its 27th edition in Dubai. The event will be held from November 8-11, 2021 in Madinat Jumeirah. Due to the focus of the organizers on the safety and well-being of the participants, the event will be held for the first and only time in the Emirate. Despite the temporary change of location from Cape Town to Dubai, Africa Oil Week will continue to stimulate upstream transactions and transactions, stimulate investment in African projects and facilitate new partnerships and networking opportunities for the upstream African. The event presents a chance to be a bridge between Africa and the Middle East, showcasing the immense potential.
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Equatorial Guinea Proposes Restructuring of National Gas Company and National Oil Company with Potential Merger
NOCs have a valuable role to play in Africa, and Equatorial Guinea should position this new NOC as both a driving force and a key enabler of oil and gas exploration. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 24, 2021 / APO Group / – With the aim of improving national capacities, streamlining processes and positioning public enterprises to better face the challenges encountered in the oil and gas industry, a new law on hydrocarbons will be adopted in Equatorial Guinea. Recognizing the realities surrounding building a resilient hydrocarbon sector while facing the energy transition, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, proposed a restructuring process for the National Oil Company (NOC) in the framework of the reform of the energy sector, whereby GEPetrol and SONAGAS will merge into a single company. Speaking during the Leadership Insight Series: Equatorial Guinea webinar on Wednesday, September 22, hosted by the Bilateral Chamber in.
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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2021: Sonangol announces move from National Oil Company to Energy Company as it gears up for IPO
Sonangol has been involved in a restructuring program which involves the sale of non-core assets LUANDA, Angola, September 10, 2021/APO Group/ — Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins showcased the company’s strategy at an upstream dedicated panel during the first morning of the Angola Oil & Gas Conference 2021, organized by Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com); The CEO of Sonangol expressed his excitement about his plans to take the company public; His announcements are an expression of the great transformation taking place at Angola’s National Energy Company. CEO of Angola’s National Oil Company Sonangol, Sebastião Gaspar Martins, on Thursday announced that the company was moving forward with its regeneration plan which we will see it become a comprehensive National Energy Company (NEC) rather than just an oil focused National Oil Company. He was speaking during his keynote address on the current state of the restructuring of the national company at Angola.
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African Energy Week Promotes NOCs as the Key Drivers of Africa’s Energy Growth at Africa Independence Forum
The diverse speaker panel will drive the conversation on Africa’s energy future and stakeholders will not want to miss out JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 9, 2021/APO Group/ — In addition to emphasizing the value of increased International Oil Company (IOC) participation in Africa’s energy sector, African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town recognizes the role that National Oil Companies (NOC) will play in accelerating the continent’s energy transformation. Rather than act as disengaged entities, NOCs maintain a critical position in Africa’s energy development, serving as key drivers of sectoral growth. By hosting an Africa Independence Forum in Cape Town, AEW 2021 will promote the role of NOCs, with a high-level speaker panel driving a discussion on how to increase production and energy security to ensure demand is met and Africa’s energy independence established. African governments have been adopting an increasingly active role in the continent’s energy sector expansion, using NOCs.
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Angola Oil and Gas (AOG) 2021 Emphasizes Angola’s Exploration Competitiveness with Collaborative Upstream Panel
By maximizing the existing infrastructure facilities and with new areas and basins to be explored, the future is waiting for us LUANDA, Angola, September 9, 2021/APO Group/ — The second edition of the Angola Oil and Gas (AOG) 2021 conference comprised a productive upstream panel discussion led by Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, and international oil companies (IOC) currently active in the country. Focusing on increasing the country’s competitiveness regarding frontier exploration in the age of energy transition and the COVID-19 pandemic, the upstream forum emphasized Angolan exploration as a key driver of energy sector growth and success. Moderated by NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, participants included Sebastião Gasper Martins, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sonangol; Matteo Bacchini, Managing Director, Eni; Melissa Bond, Lead Country Manager/Managing Director, ExxonMobil, Angola; Dereck Magness, Managing Director, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company; Raphael Guerithault, Director Marketing & Strategy for Offshore.
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Leading the Exploration Game: African Energy Week in Cape Town to Emphasize Angolan Upstream Prospects
Angola has made significant progress in the last few years in terms of reforms and has set the base for further development in the country LUANDA, Angola, September 9, 2021/APO Group/ — African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 has emphasized the value of exploration in driving Africa’s energy future. By promoting how the upstream market can be consolidated as a key driver of sustainable socio-economic growth, AEW 2021 in Cape Town has placed African frontier exploration at the center of African energy dialogue. With the second edition of the Angola Oil and Gas (AOG) 2021 conference taking place on the 9th-10th of September, 2021, an introduction into Angola’s exploration projects, upstream potential, and future development strategies was provided. AEW 2021 in Cape Town will extend on this discussion, driving a strong exploration narrative with Angola serving as a prime example for other emerging African hydrocarbon markets. As the third largest oil.
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National Oil Corporation of Libya Supports Historic Tripoli Energy Summit
Energy Capital & Power is honored to work with the Government of National Unity and the National Oil Corporation to produce this historic summit TRIPOLI, Libya, September 6, 2021/APO Group/ — Chairman Mustafa Sanalla says that the National Oil Corporation endorses the Libya Energy & Economic Summit and will provide its backing to produce a world-class in-person event; Sanalla emphasized the importance of all international oil companies attending the forum, and confirmed that he would speak at the event; The summit has been officially endorsed by Prime Minister H.E. Abdulhamid M. A. Al Dabiba and will be held on 22-23 November 2021, in-person in Tripoli and online. The National Oil Corporation of Libya (NOC) will support the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2021, the first major energy event to be held in Tripoli in over a decade. Chairman Mustafa Sanalla met yesterday with Energy Capital & Power, the summit organizer,.
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East Africa’s energy future shines bright – investors are watching
Regional investments have reignited global appetite for East Africa, and this is reflected in the rising numbers of delegates applying to attend AOW JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 6, 2021/APO Group/ — The eyes of international oil and gas investors are becoming increasingly fixed on Africa as an area of development, and on the East Africa region in particular – with good reason. “It’s no secret that the East African oil and gas sector has recently benefited from substantial FDI,” says Paul Sinclair, Vice President of Energy at Africa Oil Week (AOW). “These regional investments have reignited global appetite for East Africa, and this is reflected in the rising numbers of delegates applying to attend AOW to meet and do business with East African stakeholders.” Indeed, a total of eight East African countries – Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Rwanda, Djibouti, Eritrea and Burundi – will all have high-level ministerial and NOC.
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Senegal Industry Leaders to Drive a Strong Discussion on Regional Upstream Markets, Promote Local Content, National Oil Companies, and African Narratives at African Energy Week in Cape Town
By coming to Cape Town in November, the Senegal delegation will drive investment in the country JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 3, 2021/APO Group/ — African Energy Week (AEW) 2021, taking place in Cape Town on the 9th-12th of November, will proudly host a diverse speaker platform, with international stakeholders, government representatives, and African industry leaders driving an engaging discussion at Africa’s premier energy event. Of these speakers, a strong Senegalese delegation will come to Cape Town in November, promoting the region’s oil and gas, the role and success of local Senegalese companies, and the power of the African narrative at AEW 2021. Speaker confirmations made by Mamadou Faye, Managing Director of Petrosen; Aguibou Ba, Executive Director of the National Institute of Oil and Gas (INPG); Ousmane Ndiaye, Permanent Secretary of Cos Petrogaz and Mamadou Fall Kane, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Cos Petrogaz; and Joseph Medou, Managing Director, Petrosen position the.
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MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2021 to Promote the Role of International Oil Companies in the Gambia (By Charné Hundermark)
The Gambia is focused on mirroring the exploratory success seen in neighboring MSGBC countries such as Senegal and Mauritania DAKAR, Senegal, September 3, 2021/APO Group/ — By Charné Hundermark, Southern and East Africa Editor The Gambia is aggressively pursuing both on- and offshore hydrocarbon exploration, with the active presence of notable regional and international oil companies driving progress, with its newly adopted National Development Plan – which was implemented in 2018 – is positioning the country’s oil and gas sector as a critical enabler of development. The Gambia is focused on mirroring the exploratory success seen in neighboring MSGBC countries such as Senegal and Mauritania, and is, therefore, opting for the rapid increase in upstream activities. The country has two onshore blocks and four offshore blocks currently being explored by international oil companies (IOCS). These companies are driving the country’s energy sector development and demonstrating a commitment to the immense.
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Competing with the Majors: Gabon Oil Company Commits to African Energy Week in Cape Town, Emphasizes the Role of National Oil Companies in Africa’s Upstream Industry
The GOC exemplifies how indigenous and foreign oil companies can work together to fast-track energy growth, in which African nations can learn from Gabon JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 31, 2021/APO Group/ — African Energy Week (AEW) is committed to crafting a strong narrative on the role of oil and gas in Africa’s energy future, consolidated through the promotion of upstream activities continent-wide. In alignment with this agenda – and in a bid to promote Gabon’s well-established oil and gas industry – the CEO of Gabon Oil Company (GOC), Dr. Odette Nzaba Makaya, will participate in AEW 2021 in Cape Town (November 9-12), exploring the role of National Oil Companies (NOCs), exploration expansion and favorable regulatory environments in accelerating domestic production and associated economic growth. Accounting for more than 80% of export revenues, oil and gas remain the primary sources of energy and revenue for Gabon, which serves as Africa’s.
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OPEC Commends the Congo’s Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) for Progress in Natural Gas, CSR
SNPC has worked tirelessly over the past 23 years and accomplished a great deal, and has been able to establish itself in the upstream, midstream and downstream sector BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), August 24, 2021/APO Group/ — During a meeting with the Republic of the Congo’s Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) on Monday, Secretary General of OPEC H.E. Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo emphasized the growing role of national oil companies (NOCs) in advancing the African energy sector. Energy Capital & Power is live-covering the visit of OPEC and the African Energy Chamber to the Republic of the Congo, as the country launches a series of initiatives to promote the domestic energy sector. H.E. Barkindo commended advancements made by SNPC with regard to ongoing development of natural gas and its commitment to extending the benefits of natural resource extraction to local communities. “Your Corporate Social Responsibility is very.
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OPEC Secretary General Barkindo, Congo Industry Leaders Focused on Building a Strong, Sustainable and Robust Oil and Gas Industry Amid the Energy Transition
OPEC is giving Africa a voice and inviting Africa to the table and listening to very strong African voices that might not agree with its position BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), August 24, 2021/APO Group/ — Representing the most recent state to join the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the Republic of Congo is consolidating its role as a regional oil producer and exporter by committing to strengthening collaboration and driving associated investment. A historic working visit undertaken by Secretary General H.E. Mohammed Barkindo and a delegation from OPEC emphasized the role that the organization will play in driving Congo’s oil and gas industry journey. During the working visit, the OPEC delegation met with high level Congolese industry leaders including Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso, Hydrocarbons Minister H.E. Bruno Itoua, and Maixent Raoul Ominga, Director of the national oil company (NOC) Sociėtė des Pėtroles du Congo (SNPC)..
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Exploration, Exports and Alleviating Energy Poverty: Congolese Oil will be Instrumental in Africa’s Economic Future
This current civilization that we know of, with growth, development and prosperity around the world, is driven by hydrocarbons BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic of the), August 24, 2021/APO Group/ — The recent state visit by OPEC Secretary General H.E. Mohammed Barkindo to Congo-Brazzaville has reaffirmed the role of oil in Africa’s energy future. Opportunities in Congo-Brazzaville have the potential to drive Africa’s socio-economic development while reaping lucrative returns for industry participants. Having been a major petroleum producer since the 1970s, the home of the African Petroleum Producers Association (APPO) and the newest member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Congo-Brazzaville has and continues to garner significant interest from the international energy community. With a reformed Hydrocarbon Code, a dedicated national oil company, and the support of international oil companies (IOC) behind it, the Congo is committed to driving exploration and production in the face of declining output levels.
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Divorce In View As Africa Oil Week Picks Non-African Venue (By Ajong Mbapndah L)
By Ajong Mbapndah L Initially scheduled for 1-5 November in Cape Town South Africa, there is growing furor across the continent following the relocation of the 2021 edition of the Africa Oil Week (AOW) to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from 8-11 November 2021. “Delivering the event to the high standard to which our audience is accustomed and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our attendees has always been our top priority. We believe that hosting the 2021 edition in Dubai will enable us to ensure that the event experience is both safe and premium for our customers,” the AOW said in a statement posted on their website recently. Reactions did not take long to come with the African Energy Chamber led by NJ Ayuk leading the charge in calling for a stronger commitment to conferences of African nature being held on African terrain. Mothballing a conference in South.
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Africa4 months agoOil and Gas Industry should host African Energy Week to Outline Agenda for Support of Our Oil and Gas Industry ahead of COP26
Africa Oil Week’s move to Dubai, and away from its home in Cape Town, is wrong, short-term in its thinking, and sends a negative message about Africa. The move underestimates our preparedness to host events that define our future economic and energy sector success. Imagine the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament being hosted in Dubai because one company says Africa is not the right place anymore because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Africa Oil Week was always seen as a crucial gathering for African NOC’s and international IOC’s to interact as well as a forum for African governments to discuss policy decisions and seek contributions from the oil and gas industry. In 2021, this particular conference would be taking place at a crucial time, when the debate about net zero gas emissions by 2050 is threatening the future economic developments of several African countries. This year’s Africa Oil Week was.
