IBADAN, Oyo State — The 2027 governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Oyo State, Hon. Akim Adebola Yusuf, has outlined plans for a diversified electricity-generation system combining hydropower, solar energy and other generation sources to improve power supply and reduce electricity costs across the state. Adebola, who has a 25-year banking background,...
Month: October 2026
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StarOil Holds Fuel Prices To Cushion Consumers
StarOil will maintain its current petroleum product prices for the ongoing pricing window, with Chief Executive Officer Kwame Tieku saying the decision is intended to cushion consumers from higher costs at the pump. The decision means customers of the oil marketing company will not face an upward adjustment in StarOil’s prices during the window, even...
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Tullow Arbitration Outcome Highlights Ghana’s Investment and Commercial
Tullow Arbitration Outcome Highlights Ghana’s Investment and Commercial EnvironmentThe conclusion of the arbitration between Tullow Ghana Limited and the Government of Ghana has renewed attention on Ghana’s investment environment, the protection of state revenues and the importance of credible mechanisms for resolving commercial disputes. Commenting on the outcome, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for...
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Zambia Energy Regulators Undertake Technical Study Visit to Ghana’s NPA
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has hosted an eight-member delegation from Zambia’s energy regulatory sector as part of a technical study visit aimed at examining Ghana’s downstream petroleum regulatory systems and best practices. The visit provided an opportunity for the Zambian delegation to gain insights into Ghana’s experience in petroleum regulation, including fuel pricing, product...
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EPRA Hosts Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority for Petroleum Regulation Benchmarking
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) hosted a delegation from Ghana’s National Petroleum Authority (NPA) at its Nairobi Head Office for a benchmarking engagement focused on petroleum regulation. EPRA Director General, Eng. Edward M. Kinyua, OGW, led the engagement, which provided a platform for the two institutions to exchange experiences, share...
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COMAC, GNFS Strengthen Collaboration on Fire Safety in Downstream Petroleum Sector
Accra, September 30, 2026 — The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) has engaged the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to strengthen collaboration on fire safety, emergency preparedness and risk management within Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector. The engagement focused on deepening institutional cooperation between the two organisations, including discussions on establishing a structured quarterly or...
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Ghana Energy Awards opens 10th edition to recognise energy sector excellence
Ghana Energy Awards has opened nominations for its 10th anniversary edition, with 35 award categories introduced to recognise excellence, leadership and innovation across the country’s energy industry. The milestone edition was launched on September 30 at the Airport View Hotel in Accra under the theme: “Consolidating Ghana’s Energy Sector Gains: A Decade of Resilience, A...
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GNPC, PETRONAS Assess Ghana’s Upstream Investment Potential
Ghana is stepping up efforts to attract fresh technical expertise and investment into its upstream petroleum sector as the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) begins a two-week technical and commercial engagement with Malaysia’s PETRONAS. The discussions in Accra bring specialists from both institutions together to examine Ghana’s exploration prospects, discovered petroleum resources and other opportunities...
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NPA Moves To Address Tanker Drivers’ Welfare Concerns
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has moved to address longstanding concerns among Ghana’s petroleum tanker drivers, following strike actions linked to poor road conditions, inadequate parking facilities and other operational challenges across the downstream petroleum supply chain. NPA Chief Executive Officer, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, assured the Ghana National Petroleum Tankers Drivers Union (GNPTDU) that the...
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Tinubu Pledges Gas-Powered Industrial Expansion, Defends Energy Reforms in Independence Address
ABUJA, Nigeria — October 1, 2026 —- Energy Crossroad President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to using Nigeria’s natural gas resources to support industrial growth, while defending the government’s economic reforms and rejection of a return to the previous fuel-subsidy system. In his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, Tinubu said...