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Victor EZEJA

Victor EZEJA

Victor Ezeja is a Nigerian journalist skilled in producing insightful news analyses, feature stories, and interviews that simplify complex issues and drive informed public discourse. His work combines rigorous research, balanced reporting, and compelling storytelling to highlight developments shaping industries and society. Victor, who holds a Master's Degree in Mass Communication, specializes in energy, aviation, business, and economic reporting. He can be reached via @VICTOREZEJA on X

The Petroleum Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has ordered its members nationwide to immediately inspect, calibrate and verify their fuel dispensing pumps and totalizers following a directive by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over alleged under-dispensing of petroleum products. The association said the regulator had intensified inspections and enforcement …

Global crude oil prices have continued to decline, with Brent, the international benchmark, briefly selling at $70 before rising slightly to $71.57 per barrel on Wednesday, July 2, 2026.  

Nigeria's domestic supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, recovered in August 2026, while imports dropped by 26 per cent.  This was primarily driven by the Dangote Refinery operating above capacity. According to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) data, domestic petrol receipts rose 39 per cent month-on-month from …

Petrol Prices Drop in Abuja After Nigeria Suspends 15% Import Duty

TotalEnergies has taken the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the development of the Ima offshore gas field, a project expected to supply about one-third of the additional gas required for Nigeria LNG’s ongoing Train 7 expansion. The French energy giant, which holds a 40 per cent stake and operates the project alongside Nigerian partner AMNI …

TotalEnergies to Boost NLNG Train 7 Gas Supply with Ima Offshore Field

The Federal Government has approved fresh petrol imports for the fourth quarter of 2026, with six petroleum marketers cleared to bring in a combined 830,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The approval by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) extends the petrol import permit arrangement that has been in operation …

FG Approves Fresh Petrol Imports Despite Rising Domestic Output

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has commenced moves to strengthen competition in Nigeria’s petroleum industry with a new regulatory framework targeting cartels, market dominance and other anti-competitive practices. The Authority disclosed this at a stakeholders’ consultation on the draft Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Prevention of Anti-Competitive Practices and Behaviour Regulations, 2026, …

NMDPRA Moves to Curb Anti-competitive Practices in Oil Sector

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has threatened to sanction fuel stations found to be cheating consumers by under-dispensing petroleum products. NMDPRA said the sanctions will include revocation of licences of retail outlet operators found to be under-dispensing petroleum products to consumers. The Authority, in an industry circular released on Tuesday, said …

NMDPRA Threatens to Revoke Fuel Station License Over Cheating Consumers

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest over $10 billion in Africa's power sector over the next three or four years to address the continent's electricity crisis and drive industrialisation. Dangote stated this in an interview with Al Jazeera, where he highlighted the impact of poor access to electricity on industrial …

Dangote Urges FG to Resolve Power Challenges to Boost Industrial Growth

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has launched a $300 million Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund to accelerate off-grid electricity investment and expand power access to underserved communities across Nigeria. The fund was launched in partnership with Africa50, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). The DRE Fund was commercially …

Nigeria Mobilises $300m to Drive Off-Grid Power for Underserved Communities

The Federal Government is set to launch a major overhaul of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure, with a Transmission Super Grid and fresh Chinese investment partnerships at the centre of the next phase of its power-sector reforms. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while marking his first 100 days in office. In …

FG Targets Super Grid, Chinese Partnerships for Power Overhaul

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