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Nigeria Reforms Oil Revenue to Boost Public Finances
SolutionsFeb 19

Nigeria Reforms Oil Revenue to Boost Public Finances

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu just ordered all oil and gas revenues to flow directly into public accounts, ending a system where state oil companies kept billions for themselves. The sweeping reform aims to ease budget pressures across federal, state, and local governments.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Nigeria Trains 10 Pilots for Oil and Gas Industry
InnovationJun 13

Nigeria Trains 10 Pilots for Oil and Gas Industry

Nigeria is launching its first government-backed helicopter pilot training program to support the booming offshore oil and gas sector. Ten young Nigerians, including women breaking into a male-dominated field, will receive world-class aviation training over the next 18 months.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria Funds 746 Students for Oil & Gas Grad Degrees
SolutionsApr 12

Nigeria Funds 746 Students for Oil & Gas Grad Degrees

Nigeria's Petroleum Technology Development Fund is sending hundreds of students abroad for fully funded master's and PhD programs in oil and gas. The scholarships cover everything, with recipients pledging to return home and strengthen the country's energy sector.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Trains 300 Young Engineers for Oil and Gas Jobs
SolutionsJul 19

Nigeria Trains 300 Young Engineers for Oil and Gas Jobs

Three hundred young Nigerians just started a yearlong program that will transform them into job-ready oil and gas engineers. The training combines classroom learning with hands-on experience at real companies.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria Interviews 5,885 for Oil & Gas Scholarships Abroad
InnovationApr 7

Nigeria Interviews 5,885 for Oil & Gas Scholarships Abroad

Nearly 6,000 Nigerian graduates are competing for fully funded master's and doctoral scholarships in oil and gas fields at universities across Europe and Asia. The program aims to build the country's expertise in petroleum technology while ensuring every state gets representation.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigerian Oil Giant Ends Routine Gas Flaring by 2025
SolutionsJan 20

Nigerian Oil Giant Ends Routine Gas Flaring by 2025

Seplat Energy has completed all projects to stop routine gas flaring across its Nigerian operations, marking a major environmental win for Africa's largest oil producer. The company is also planting millions of trees and redirecting cleaner LPG fuel to local communities.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Western Canada Towns Plan Green Jobs Around Oil and Gas
Planet WinsJan 27

Western Canada Towns Plan Green Jobs Around Oil and Gas

Municipal leaders in oil-dependent communities across Western Canada are quietly building clean energy futures that work with, not against, their existing industries. New research reveals how listening to these towns could unlock Canada's energy transition.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025
Planet WinsMay 11

US Sets Energy Record With Renewables, Gas, and Oil in 2025

America just broke its own energy production record for the fourth year in a row, with renewable energy, natural gas, and oil all reaching new highs in 2025. The milestone shows the nation is producing more power than ever while renewables keep climbing.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Robot Keeps Oil Workers Safe in Explosive Environments
VideosJun 24

Robot Keeps Oil Workers Safe in Explosive Environments

A new certified inspection robot is taking over dangerous jobs in oil and gas facilities, keeping workers out of harm's way while solving a critical labor shortage. The ExR-2.5 has already completed thousands of missions for energy giants like Shell and BP.

The Robot Report2 min read
Nigeria Ends 30-Year Oil Dispute, Unlocking 150K Barrels Daily
SolutionsMar 6

Nigeria Ends 30-Year Oil Dispute, Unlocking 150K Barrels Daily

After three decades of legal battles spanning four countries, Nigeria has settled the OPL 245 oil dispute, clearing the way to tap 9 billion barrels of crude. The deal could add 150,000 barrels per day to production and signals a new era of investor confidence in Africa's largest economy.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Algeria Oil Giants Cut Emissions with New Green Partnership
Planet WinsAug 17

Algeria Oil Giants Cut Emissions with New Green Partnership

Two major energy companies are proving the oil and gas industry can clean up its act. Eni and SONATRACH just expanded their partnership to dramatically reduce emissions across Algeria's energy sector.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Norway Approves $1.8B Project to Boost Europe's Gas Supply
InnovationMay 8

Norway Approves $1.8B Project to Boost Europe's Gas Supply

Norway just greenlit a massive underwater gas project that will breathe new life into old oil fields while strengthening energy security for millions across Europe. By 2028, this smart reuse of existing infrastructure will deliver up to 120 million barrels of clean-burning gas.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Rising Gas Prices Drive Record EV Sales Across Asia
Planet WinsMar 20

Rising Gas Prices Drive Record EV Sales Across Asia

As oil prices spike globally, electric vehicle showrooms across Asia are flooded with buyers ditching gas-powered cars for good. One dealership sold a month's worth of EVs in just two weeks.

Electrek2 min read
Rising Gas Prices Push EV Sales to Record Highs in Asia
Planet WinsMar 24

Rising Gas Prices Push EV Sales to Record Highs in Asia

As oil prices surge past $100 per barrel, electric vehicle demand is skyrocketing across Asia, with dealerships struggling to keep up with buyers ditching gas-powered cars. Chinese automaker BYD and other EV makers are seeing months of sales happen in just weeks.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
New Mexico Tackles Oil Well Fraud to Protect Taxpayers
SolutionsJan 26

New Mexico Tackles Oil Well Fraud to Protect Taxpayers

New Mexico is taking bold legal action against oil executives who allegedly abandoned cleanup costs, while pushing forward historic bonding reforms that could protect communities nationwide. The state's fight represents a turning point in holding companies accountable for environmental responsibilities.

Grist2 min read
Somalia Welcomes First Oil Drilling Ship This April
SolutionsApr 8

Somalia Welcomes First Oil Drilling Ship This April

After years of waiting, Somalia is preparing to explore its offshore oil and gas reserves with the arrival of a Turkish drilling vessel on April 9. The historic moment could transform the nation's economic future.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Nigeria Ends 15-Year Oil Dispute, Unlocks 150K Barrels Daily
SolutionsMar 6

Nigeria Ends 15-Year Oil Dispute, Unlocks 150K Barrels Daily

After more than 15 years of legal battles, Nigeria just settled a major oil dispute that could add 150,000 barrels per day to the country's production. The agreement sends a powerful message to global investors that Africa's largest economy is ready for business.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Nigeria Committee Confirms Cross River Owns 119 Oil Wells
SolutionsApr 14

Nigeria Committee Confirms Cross River Owns 119 Oil Wells

A federal committee has verified that Cross River State owns 119 oil wells that have been generating revenue for neighboring Akwa Ibom State since 2008. The finding could restore billions in annual income to Cross River and resolve a nearly two-decade dispute.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Saudi Arabia Doubles Women's Work Rate, Cuts Oil Reliance
SolutionsJul 14

Saudi Arabia Doubles Women's Work Rate, Cuts Oil Reliance

Saudi Arabia just reported major progress on its decade-long reform plan, with women's workforce participation doubling since 2017 and the economy shifting dramatically away from oil dependence. The country's planning minister shared measurable wins in renewable energy, healthcare, and water security at the UN this week.

Google News - Saudi Arabia Progress3 min read
Nigeria Now Makes 87% of Its Own Cooking Gas
SolutionsJan 21

Nigeria Now Makes 87% of Its Own Cooking Gas

Nigeria produced 87% of its cooking gas locally in 2025, slashing imports and easing pressure on foreign currency reserves. The shift marks a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when nearly half of the country's cooking gas came from overseas.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read

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