Africa Enterprise
Africa Enterprise is a publication by Hoofbeatdotcom Publishers set up to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa. Our editorial and project-support team cuts across different countries in Africa. We share success stories and challenges faced by select African entrepreneurs, in building their businesses, to inspire future generations and encourage innovation, endeavour and private sector development…
NNPC, Dangote, Naira-for-Crude Deal & Other Matters By Simbo Olorunfemi
It has to be that there are people out there who are so heavily invested in ensuring friction between NNPC Limited and Dangote Refinery that at every turn, they must find a way to pull the trigger on one narrative or the other to push the two into knocking heads in the public space. It…
We have supplied Over 84 million barrels of crude oil to Dangote – NNPC
NNPC Limited has affirmed its commitment to supplying crude oil for local refining based on mutually agreed terms and conditions. NNPC Limited debunked recent reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged unilateral termination of the crude oil sales agreement in Naira between NNPC and Dangote Refinery. In a statement by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate…
Nigeria poised to unlock Africa’s full potentials in natural gas – Kyari
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognizes Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognizing Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an address on the theme “Africa’s…
NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, Caverton Launch New Joint Venture
NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, Caverton Launch New Joint Venture … Partnership To Boost Nigeria, Africa’s Energy, Maritime Sectors The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have today announced the signing of a new joint venture that will transform Nigerian maritime transportation. The agreement, signed in London last week, aims to create a new tanker operation serving Nigeria and West Africa’s crude oil, refined product and…
Works & Communications Ministries Set Up Joint Committee To Tackle Fibre Cuts
The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to address the persistent issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities. These disruptions have had a significant negative…
Mele Kyari dismisses allegation of importation of sub-standard fuel by NNPCL
…Talks on Fuel Quality Just Drama, Bad Marketing Antics,  …Insists NNPC Ltd Didn’t Import Products This Year  …Says Importation a Standard Industry Practice Worldwide The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari has flayed talks about the existence of sub-standard fuel in the country, describing it as unfortunate drama and bad marketing practice. Kyari, who was speaking while fielding questions at a fireside chat during the 60th Nigeria Mining & Geosciences Society (NMGS)…
Beyond the Triumphalism of Trumpism, By Simbo Olorunfemi
“What is soft is strong” – Lao Tzu If there was any doubt that the return of Donald Trump as the President of the United States of America would usher in another round of chaos in the international arena, unsettling allies and international institutions, provoking foes and neutrals, throwing up in the air laws, norms,…
NCC Approves Request by Telecoms Operators for Increase in Tariffs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges by telecommunications operators, will be granting approval for tariff adjustment requests by Network Operators in response to prevailing market conditions. The adjustment, capped at a maximum of 50…
NNPCL Sympathises with Victims of Tanker Explosion
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) extends its heartfelt condolences to the victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday. This devastating incident claimed the lives of several individuals who were attempting to scoop fuel…
Mahama 2.0: A Bear Hug for Nigerian-Ghanaian Bromance, By Simbo Olorunfemi and Ade Adefeko
        “The two countries do not share borders, but it has always felt like we did.                                 …
