Noah Ajare

Legal Practitioner, Notary Public, Tax Consultant, Editor in Chief of African Peace Magazine, Digital Rights, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights and Golfer

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Canadian Court Sets Precedent: Are Nigeria’s Major Parties Now International Outcasts?
A recent decision of the Canadian Federal Court has raised serious questions about how Nigerian political affiliations may be viewed abroad. In Douglas Egharevba v.

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Phoenix Rising: Shell's Stunning Comeback After $400 Million Namibian Oil Nightmare

Shell is preparing to resume oil exploration activities in Namibian waters next year, months after surprising industry observers with a $400 million write-down on its key Orange Basin oil discoveries.
The British oil major's Graff discovery, alongside TotalEnergies' Venus find, transformed the Namibian offshore landscape in 2022, attracting an influx of international oil companies and drawing comparisons to oil newcomer Guyana. However, Shell wrote down its PEL 39 license in January after encountering challenges with resource mobility, permeability issues, and high gas-to-oil ratios.
A Shell spokesperson confirmed that the company, along with its partners, is progressing plans to conduct further exploration drilling activity in PEL 039 during 2026. Shell holds a 45% operating stake in PEL 39, while QatarEnergy holds 45% and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia holds 10%.
New exploration efforts would support Namibian officials' timeline to achieve first oil by 2030. The country estimates it could hold over 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent in potential resources, though recent setbacks have tempered some optimism around the emerging oil sector.

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Pipeline Power Play: NNPC Unleashes 300 Million Cubic Feet Gas Beast After Years of Delays
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has inaugurated a 113-kilometer portion of the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben gas pipeline project, which is currently transporting around 300 million standard cubic feet per day.
According to NNPC's latest monthly report, the gas is sourced from Ashtavinayak Hydrocarbon Ltd (250 mmscf/d) and Platform, Chorus, and Xenergi Group (50 mmscf/d). The project had previously missed several completion deadlines set by government officials.
In related developments, NNPC announced that additional subcontractors have been deployed to expedite completion of mainline works on the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project. The $2.8 billion AKK pipeline crossed the River Niger in June after years of setbacks due to difficult terrain, with mechanical completion expected by the end of 2025.
The AKK gas pipeline project is expected to revive industries in northern Nigeria once completed, according to NNPC Group CEO Bayo Ojulari.

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Home-Grown Energy Victory: Seplat Flips the Script with Massive Domestic Gas Delivery
Seplat Energy Plc, in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has completed its first domestic supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas from the Bonny River Terminal in Rivers State, delivering 12,600 metric tons to the Nigerian market.
This operation marks a significant shift for the Bonny River Terminal from its traditional role as an export hub, supporting Seplat's efforts to grow local energy supply while reducing dependence on imported cooking gas. The supply is part of Seplat's broader plan to expand domestic gas infrastructure.
Two major projects are nearing completion: the 300 MMscfd ANOH Gas Plant in Imo State and the 90 MMscfd Sapele Gas Plant in Delta State. Both plants include LPG extraction units capable of producing 120MT and 163MT per day respectively and are expected to come onstream in Q4 2025.
Chief Executive Officer Roger Brown emphasized the importance of reliable domestic supply for achieving energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and improving air quality. The initiative aims to increase access to clean cooking fuel for Nigerian households, with more than 80% currently using traditional biomass sources.
Following Seplat's acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited in Q4 2024, the company reported an 11% increase in total production and an 85% rise in independently audited 2P reserves to 886 million barrels of oil equivalent.

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Nigeria's Gas Highway Dreams: Equatorial Guinea Pipeline Powers Up Regional Energy Revolution

Nigeria is pressing forward with the Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipeline, a strategic cross-border project designed to transport stranded Nigerian gas to Equatorial Guinea for processing and export, according to Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo.
Speaking during a recent webinar marking his second year in office, Ekpo described the pipeline as a "strategic collaboration" that would connect Nigeria's gas resources to Equatorial Guinea's liquefied natural gas facilities, opening new export channels and reinforcing regional energy integration.
In August 2024, President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo signed an agreement in Malabo covering legislative and regulatory frameworks for the pipeline's establishment and operation, transit of natural gas, ownership structures, and guiding principles.
Once operational, the project will give Nigerian gas producers access to Equatorial Guinea's Punta Europa complex, which houses LNG, methanol, and liquefied petroleum gas export facilities. The initiative aligns with Nigeria's broader gas development strategy to curb flaring, expand domestic use of LPG and compressed natural gas, and strengthen the country's role as a reliable supplier to international markets.
Nigeria holds Africa's largest proven gas reserves, estimated at more than 210 trillion cubic feet, and has promoted gas as the country's "transition fuel" to drive industrialization and support global decarbonization goals.

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Nigeria's Gas Highway Dreams: Equatorial Guinea Pipeline Powers Up Regional Energy Revolution

Nigeria is pressing forward with the Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Gas Pipeline, a strategic cross-border project designed to transport stranded Nigerian gas to Equatorial Guinea for processing and export, according to Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo.
Speaking during a recent webinar marking his second year in office, Ekpo described the pipeline as a "strategic collaboration" that would connect Nigeria's gas resources to Equatorial Guinea's liquefied natural gas facilities, opening new export channels and reinforcing regional energy integration.
In August 2024, President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo signed an agreement in Malabo covering legislative and regulatory frameworks for the pipeline's establishment and operation, transit of natural gas, ownership structures, and guiding principles.
Once operational, the project will give Nigerian gas producers access to Equatorial Guinea's Punta Europa complex, which houses LNG, methanol, and liquefied petroleum gas export facilities. The initiative aligns with Nigeria's broader gas development strategy to curb flaring, expand domestic use of LPG and compressed natural gas, and strengthen the country's role as a reliable supplier to international markets.
Nigeria holds Africa's largest proven gas reserves, estimated at more than 210 trillion cubic feet, and has promoted gas as the country's "transition fuel" to drive industrialization and support global decarbonization goals.

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Mediterranean Powder Keg - Turkey Wins Libya Oil Rights as Eastern Parliament Prepares Explosive Vote

Benghazi - Libya's eastern-based parliament is poised to approve a controversial 2019 maritime pact that would allow Turkey to explore for oil and gas in Libyan waters, marking a dramatic shift in regional alliances and potentially inflaming tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Sources familiar with the talks in Benghazi and Ankara confirm that most obstacles to the accord have been cleared, representing a striking reversal for the east, which has long been aligned with commander Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army and historically opposed to Turkish involvement. If ratified, Turkish survey and drilling vessels could begin operations in a corridor between Turkey and Crete, bolstering Ankara's territorial claims and likely aggravating existing disputes with Greece and Cyprus. The pending vote follows a cautious détente between Turkey and Haftar, including a Turkish navy corvette visit to Benghazi and discussions of military training support.
The maritime agreement comes as Libya's energy sector regains momentum, with the National Oil Corporation reporting over 1.38 million barrels of crude produced daily, plus approximately 50,000 barrels per day of condensate and 2.48 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Libya launched its first field tenders in 17 years in March, drawing over 400 bids across 22 blocks.
Eastern authorities increasingly view the accord as a pathway to attract investment, while Turkey seeks to revive billions of dollars in stalled construction contracts and has already restarted direct flights to Benghazi.

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Mediterranean Powder Keg - Turkey Wins Libya Oil Rights as Eastern Parliament Prepares Explosive Vote

Benghazi - Libya's eastern-based parliament is poised to approve a controversial 2019 maritime pact that would allow Turkey to explore for oil and gas in Libyan waters, marking a dramatic shift in regional alliances and potentially inflaming tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Sources familiar with the talks in Benghazi and Ankara confirm that most obstacles to the accord have been cleared, representing a striking reversal for the east, which has long been aligned with commander Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army and historically opposed to Turkish involvement. If ratified, Turkish survey and drilling vessels could begin operations in a corridor between Turkey and Crete, bolstering Ankara's territorial claims and likely aggravating existing disputes with Greece and Cyprus. The pending vote follows a cautious détente between Turkey and Haftar, including a Turkish navy corvette visit to Benghazi and discussions of military training support.
The maritime agreement comes as Libya's energy sector regains momentum, with the National Oil Corporation reporting over 1.38 million barrels of crude produced daily, plus approximately 50,000 barrels per day of condensate and 2.48 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Libya launched its first field tenders in 17 years in March, drawing over 400 bids across 22 blocks.
Eastern authorities increasingly view the accord as a pathway to attract investment, while Turkey seeks to revive billions of dollars in stalled construction contracts and has already restarted direct flights to Benghazi.

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Mediterranean Powder Keg - Turkey Wins Libya Oil Rights as Eastern Parliament Prepares Explosive Vote

Benghazi - Libya's eastern-based parliament is poised to approve a controversial 2019 maritime pact that would allow Turkey to explore for oil and gas in Libyan waters, marking a dramatic shift in regional alliances and potentially inflaming tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Sources familiar with the talks in Benghazi and Ankara confirm that most obstacles to the accord have been cleared, representing a striking reversal for the east, which has long been aligned with commander Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army and historically opposed to Turkish involvement. If ratified, Turkish survey and drilling vessels could begin operations in a corridor between Turkey and Crete, bolstering Ankara's territorial claims and likely aggravating existing disputes with Greece and Cyprus. The pending vote follows a cautious détente between Turkey and Haftar, including a Turkish navy corvette visit to Benghazi and discussions of military training support.
The maritime agreement comes as Libya's energy sector regains momentum, with the National Oil Corporation reporting over 1.38 million barrels of crude produced daily, plus approximately 50,000 barrels per day of condensate and 2.48 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Libya launched its first field tenders in 17 years in March, drawing over 400 bids across 22 blocks.
Eastern authorities increasingly view the accord as a pathway to attract investment, while Turkey seeks to revive billions of dollars in stalled construction contracts and has already restarted direct flights to Benghazi.

[Noah Ajare @ajarenoah]

Mediterranean Powder Keg - Turkey Wins Libya Oil Rights as Eastern Parliament Prepares Explosive Vote

Benghazi - Libya's eastern-based parliament is poised to approve a controversial 2019 maritime pact that would allow Turkey to explore for oil and gas in Libyan waters, marking a dramatic shift in regional alliances and potentially inflaming tensions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Sources familiar with the talks in Benghazi and Ankara confirm that most obstacles to the accord have been cleared, representing a striking reversal for the east, which has long been aligned with commander Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army and historically opposed to Turkish involvement. If ratified, Turkish survey and drilling vessels could begin operations in a corridor between Turkey and Crete, bolstering Ankara's territorial claims and likely aggravating existing disputes with Greece and Cyprus. The pending vote follows a cautious détente between Turkey and Haftar, including a Turkish navy corvette visit to Benghazi and discussions of military training support.
The maritime agreement comes as Libya's energy sector regains momentum, with the National Oil Corporation reporting over 1.38 million barrels of crude produced daily, plus approximately 50,000 barrels per day of condensate and 2.48 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Libya launched its first field tenders in 17 years in March, drawing over 400 bids across 22 blocks.
Eastern authorities increasingly view the accord as a pathway to attract investment, while Turkey seeks to revive billions of dollars in stalled construction contracts and has already restarted direct flights to Benghazi.

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Nigeria Strikes Energy Gold - Historic 1.29 Billion Daily Gas Deal Transforms National Power Play

Abuja - The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and five upstream gas suppliers have signed landmark 20-year Gas Supply Agreements with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited for the delivery of 1.29 billion standard cubic feet of feedgas daily, marking a transformative moment for the country's energy sector.
The agreements were signed with SNEPCO-Sunlink HI project, TEPNG AMNI JV IMA project, NNPCL-First E&P JV, SNG NGML, Oando-NNPC E&P, and TEPNG JV Ubeta. The massive gas supply will be gradually scaled up over time and includes extension options.
NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari described the agreements as "a giant step towards value creation and sustainable gas supply," adding that they open opportunities for both local and international industry growth. The deals aim to bridge prolonged shortfalls in upstream gas availability and represent a major boost for Nigeria's energy transition agenda.
NLNG Managing Director Philip Mshelbila called the milestone "a turning point in NLNG's journey," noting that recent years had seen operations significantly impacted by pipeline disruptions, including vandalism and sabotage. The agreements reinforce Nigeria's role in the global energy market while strengthening feedgas supply to the Bonny Island plant.

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$20 Billion Energy Giant Awakens - Mozambique's Mega LNG Project Roars Back to Life This September

Maputo - In a major development for global energy markets, Mozambique President Daniel Chapo announced that the massive TotalEnergies-led liquefied natural gas project will resume construction by September, ending a four-year hiatus caused by insurgent attacks in northern Mozambique.
The $20 billion initiative, which involves partners including Mitsui & Co., was suspended in 2021 following security concerns in the Cabo Delgado region. Production is now slated to begin between 2029 and 2030, with the project designed to produce up to 13.12 million tonnes of LNG annually.
Security improvements, bolstered by support from Western countries and neighboring governments, have paved the way for the project's revival. The venture could catapult Mozambique into the ranks of the world's largest LNG exporters, potentially becoming the fourth-largest after the United States, Australia, and Qatar.
The LNG will primarily serve Asian energy markets, including customers such as JERA, Tokyo Gas, and Taiwan's CPC, with financial backing from Japanese governmental agencies. Italy's energy contractor Saipem also anticipates the project will accelerate toward restart by the end of summer, citing readiness from subcontractors and a phased lifting of force majeure.

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$20 Billion Energy Giant Awakens - Mozambique's Mega LNG Project Roars Back to Life This September

Maputo - In a major development for global energy markets, Mozambique President Daniel Chapo announced that the massive TotalEnergies-led liquefied natural gas project will resume construction by September, ending a four-year hiatus caused by insurgent attacks in northern Mozambique.
The $20 billion initiative, which involves partners including Mitsui & Co., was suspended in 2021 following security concerns in the Cabo Delgado region. Production is now slated to begin between 2029 and 2030, with the project designed to produce up to 13.12 million tonnes of LNG annually.
Security improvements, bolstered by support from Western countries and neighboring governments, have paved the way for the project's revival. The venture could catapult Mozambique into the ranks of the world's largest LNG exporters, potentially becoming the fourth-largest after the United States, Australia, and Qatar.
The LNG will primarily serve Asian energy markets, including customers such as JERA, Tokyo Gas, and Taiwan's CPC, with financial backing from Japanese governmental agencies. Italy's energy contractor Saipem also anticipates the project will accelerate toward restart by the end of summer, citing readiness from subcontractors and a phased lifting of force majeure.

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Nigeria Eyes Oil Production Jackpot: NUPRC Launches Bold 1 Million Barrel Daily Boost Plan

Nigeria's oil regulator is making waves with an ambitious game plan to squeeze an additional 1 million barrels per day from the country's untapped resources. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) unveiled its revolutionary strategy at a major industry conference in Lagos, targeting stranded and marginally economic oil fields through innovative joint development partnerships. Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe revealed that the Project 1 Million Barrels initiative is already showing promising results, with new cluster development frameworks designed to unlock both shallow and deepwater treasures that have been sitting idle for years.
The strategy goes far beyond traditional oil extraction, embracing cutting-edge technology and smart supply chain solutions to transform Nigeria's energy landscape. NUPRC is fast-tracking approval of breakthrough technologies ranging from advanced drilling techniques to emission-reduction innovations, while simultaneously creating a business-friendly environment for both international giants and homegrown service companies. The Commission has revolutionized its own operations with digital upgrades that slash approval times and reduce costs, proving that regulatory efficiency can drive industry growth.
The results speak for themselves - Nigeria just hit a production milestone of 1.8 million barrels per day last month, the highest in years, with daily averages holding steady at 1.78 million barrels. This surge comes after NUPRC streamlined 21 key regulations since the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act, providing the regulatory clarity that investors have been craving. The Commission has also mastered the art of minimizing production disruptions by optimizing field operations and coordinating maintenance schedules across the industry.
But NUPRC isn't just chasing today's oil boom - it's future-proofing Nigeria's energy sector with a comprehensive decarbonization blueprint built on seven strategic pillars. This forward-thinking approach attracts global investment by balancing profitable oil production with environmental responsibility, positioning Nigeria as a leader in sustainable energy development. As Komolafe puts it, the goal is "enabling a stable, efficient, and forward-looking upstream sector" that delivers energy security, environmental responsibility, and economic prosperity all at once.

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Oando Reports Strong Upstream Growth Amid Strategic Continental Expansion
Oando PLC has demonstrated remarkable upstream performance with a 63% year-on-year production increase in the first half of 2025, reaching a daily average of 37,012 barrels of oil equivalent. The impressive growth stems from infrastructure consolidation, improved operational uptime, and the strategic acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) assets.
The company's expansion strategy extends beyond Nigeria's borders, having secured operatorship of Block KON 13 in Angola's Kwanza Basin. This cross-border approach reflects the increasing regionalization of Africa's energy markets and positions Oando as a key player in continental energy development.
Despite broader revenue pressure from declining petroleum product imports, Oando maintained stable profit-after-tax at ₦63 billion. The company has outlined an ambitious capital program of $250-270 million, focusing on new wells, infrastructure development, and ESG-focused projects with a goal of achieving 20% cost efficiency.
Notably, Oando achieved 12.3 million hours of operations without lost-time injuries, demonstrating its commitment to operational excellence and safety standards.

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Libyan Drilling Rig Resumes Operations After Major Maintenance

The National Oil Wells Drilling & Workover Company (NWD) has successfully returned its Rig 12 to field operations with the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) following extensive maintenance work. The 2,000 HP rig had been out of service since October 2023 due to damage sustained to its tower and base during routine transport operations.
The rig underwent thorough maintenance by national technicians from NWD and began its second drilling mission on July 19 on well G322-51, located in the Nafoora oil field of the Sirte Basin at approximately 10,000 feet depth. The successful restoration demonstrates Libya's commitment to maintaining its drilling infrastructure and operational capabilities.

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First E&P Expands African Footprint with Tanzania Gas Exploration Deal
Nigeria's First Exploration and Petroleum Development Co. is venturing into East African gas exploration, reflecting a broader trend of Nigerian energy companies expanding beyond their home market. The company signed a technical assessment agreement with Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. for the potential development of the Mnazi Bay North Block in southern Tanzania, strategically located near fields where vast gas reserves have been discovered in Mozambique.
Chief Strategy Officer George Toriola indicated that the preliminary studies timeline is six months with an option for mutual extension, emphasizing both parties' eagerness to proceed quickly. First E&P, which currently produces an average of 57,000 barrels of oil per day, joins other Nigerian energy firms seeking international growth opportunities following recent acquisitions of assets sold by international oil majors.
The expansion aligns with Nigeria's push to encourage investment in gas production to support power generation and improve energy security in a nation where millions lack reliable electricity access.

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Egypt's WEPCO Boosts Western Desert Gas Output to Record Levels
The Western Desert Operating Petroleum Company (WEPCO) has successfully increased its daily natural gas output to 8,300 barrels of oil equivalent per day following the integration of the 5st-10 development well at the Badr-1 field in Egypt's Western Desert. The new well, drilled at a depth of 5,000 meters from the lower Kharita formation, achieved an impressive initial output of 25 million cubic feet per day of natural gas.
The well is currently operating at a controlled rate of 12 million cubic feet of gas and 300 barrels of condensates per day to maintain reservoir integrity and ensure sustainable production. Through strategic drilling of exploratory and development wells, WEPCO has successfully transformed the Badr-1 field from a crude oil-only site into a promising oil and gas producer.
The Badr field, which has been producing from three main reservoirs - Kharita, Bahariya and Abu Roash - since 1982, is now operated by WEPCO with 100% Egyptian expertise since November 2014.