Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N899.50 per Litre Ahead of Festive Season
Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N899.50 per litre. This follows a previous price adjustment to N970 per litre on November 24. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer for Dangote Group, highlighted that the price cut is aimed at providing relief to Nigerians during the festive season. He stated, “To alleviate transport costs during this holiday season, Dangote Refinery
Read MoreBrent Oil Futures Drop Amid Economic Concerns, Prices Hit 17-Month Low
Brent oil futures for delivery in February 2025 closed at $73.14 yesterday, down from $73.91 at the start of the trading session. This decline represents a 1.04% decrease, translating to a drop of approximately 77 cents. In the 2025 State Budget (OGE), effective from January 1, the government has set a reference price of $70 per barrel and aims to maintain production above 1.1 million barrels per day. According to Reuters, the oil and gas
Read MoreMinister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo Named “African Minister of the Year 2024”
Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, has been named “African Minister of the Year 2024” by Leadership Magazine, a UK-based publication. According to sources from Jornal Economia & Finanças in the editorial office of Leadership Magazine, the official announcement is expected in the coming hours or within a few days. Minister Azevedo won the “African Government Minister of the Year 2024” category, competing against ministers from Nigeria, Rwanda, and Djibouti.
Read MoreAngola Exceeds Oil Production Targets with 33.8 Million Barrels in November
In November, Angola produced over 33.8 million barrels of oil, averaging approximately 1.1 million barrels per day, according to the National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG). The official monthly report on oil production, accessed by VerAngola, revealed that the country achieved a total of 33,841,872 barrels during the month. “Angola’s oil production for November was 33,841,872 barrels, which corresponds to a daily average of 1,128,062 barrels per day (BOPD), surpassing the projected 1,073,910
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