Africa Matters

NNPC Partners with Oando, ADNOC for $2bn Syndicated Loan to Boost Oil Output

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is working to secure a $2 billion loan aimed at stabilizing its finances and investing in new oil infrastructure to increase crude oil production, according to reports by Africa Intelligence. The loan, named Project Leopard, is expected to be finalized soon, with the first $1 billion tranche…

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TotalEnergies’ Africa VP to Spotlight Congo’s Energy Future at CEIF 2025

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President for Africa at TotalEnergies E&P, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. Representing one of the world’s leading energy companies, Sangster will discuss TotalEnergies’ commitment to sustainable energy growth in the Republic of…

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AEC Backs Africa Energy Bank, Bridging the Continent’s Energy Financing Gap

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The Africa Energy Bank (AEB), set to begin operations by March 2025, marks a major milestone in Africa’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency. Launched by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), the AEB is poised to empower African nations to take control of their energy future. The…

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Tullow Oil and Afentra Highlight Importance of Infrastructure Upgrades in Mature Markets

Independent Operators Drive Efforts to Extend Lifespan of Africa’s Mature Oil Fields Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Independent operators are leading the charge to extend production in Africa’s mature oil markets, including Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Angola, through innovative technologies and targeted exploration. These initiatives were highlighted during the Upstream E&P Forum at African Energy Week: Invest in African…

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