There are concerns that the crisis in Venezuela presents a significant risk for Nigeria’s 2026 budget and the broader economy. While Venezuela and Nigeria are geographically distant, they are direct competitors in the global oil market. After months of tactical preparations, the United States invaded Venezuela during the weekend. The U.S. military force launched strikes …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked a report circulating in sections of the media claiming that the refinery is shutting down due to maintenance issues. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery management described the reports as “false and misleading” and accused fuel importers of deliberately sponsoring such fabrication because they felt their commercial interests …
Shares of U.S. oil companies jumped Monday after President Donald Trump indicated that major American oil firms could gain access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Trump made the announcement following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. “We’re going to have our very large U.S. oil companies go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the …
Venezuelan bonds are positioned for significant gains following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the United States, sparking fresh hopes for a potential regime change. This comes as investors, who have long bet on a shift in Venezuela's leadership, are seeing returns on bonds valued at $60 billion. Recent months have seen a sharp rise …
In a recent decision that could have significant implications for global oil markets, OPEC+ has chosen to hold off on its planned increases to oil production through the first quarter of 2026. The move comes in response to a market surplus and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Venezuela’s oil production. At a brief meeting on Sunday, key …
NIPCO Plc has proposed a new deal to raise its stake in Savannah Energy Plc to about 26.5 per cent. The deal intends to terminate the off-market share buyback agreement announced earlier on October 22 this year and approved by shareholders on November 28. Savannah Energy announced on Tuesday, December 30, its plans to enter …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has opened the bidding process to sell stakes in several of its oil and gas assets. This move is part of a broader strategy to optimize its portfolio, raise much-needed capital, and attract fresh investment into Nigeria's energy sector. A Reuters report on Monday, December 29, said NNPC …
One year after the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited declared the resumption of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, both facilities are currently shut down, fuelling intense public backlash and scrutiny. Despite multi-billion-dollar investments and celebratory commissioning ceremonies held in late 2024, the state-owned refineries have largely failed to sustain operations. Pinnacle Daily recalls …
Nigeria lost N16.2 trillion in oil revenue in the first half of 2025, reflecting a shortfall from the government's revenue targets for that period. According to a report released by the Budget Office on budget performance, N9.32 trillion was generated out of the 25.52 trillion projected for January to June 2025. This means only 36.52 …
Seplat Energy Plc says its subsidiaries, Seplat West Limited and Seplat East Onshore Limited, have successfully converted their operated onshore assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax regime to the fiscal framework under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The independent energy company, listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the London Stock Exchange, announced this …
